Denim is a basic, essential staple in everyone’s wardrobe that is so versatile, easy to wear with almost any fashion items. From various types of denim pants such as skinnies and boyfriend jeans to dungaree, to denim dresses to jackets, women in all different body shapes sure can fashion all these denims. Once you find them that fit your frame and work for your personal style, you’ll see that each one provides all the comfort and ease to mix-and-match with other wardrobe staples, for all year long and all year round

In continuing previous article “10 Denim Staples Every Woman Should Have in Their Closet (Part 1)”, check out more must-haves denim and start updating your closet. Featuring some denim selections from ASOS (and a few from Macy’s), along with number inspirational styles to follow, here’s the list of denim pieces.

6. Denim Dress or Tunic

Denim Must Haves - Dresses
Denim Dresses Collection from ASOS
Denim Dresses Collection from ASOS

Not only that it’s a super comfy staple, a denim dress is also very chic for both summer and winter. All you have to do is mixing-and-matching the item accordingly to the season and occasion. Packing for a weekend getaway, gearing up for a bachelorette weekend, or planning your next date night outfit, a denim dress will be put to good use for creating that chic, sweet and stylish look. And no matter your body shape is, this type of dress is definitely a mainstay in every woman’s wardrobe. Yes, all women can wear a denim dress.

Style Ideas with Denim Dress
Style Ideas with Denim Dress
Chambray Dress Style Ideas
Chambray Dress Style Ideas

7. Denim or Chambray Shirt

Chambray Shirts Collection from ASOS
Chambray Shirts Collection from ASOS

If I had to pick one most essential top that every girl should have in her closet, a good denim or chambray shirt would be at the top of the list. Shredded, beaded, patchworked, oversized or just a classic button-ups shirt, Chambray shirts are so cute and versatile that can be styled so many different ways, perfect for any season. Plus, they are also extremely comfortable, especially if you find one made with soft denim

Different Ways to Wear A Denim Shirt
Different Ways to Wear A Denim Shirt

With a denim shirt, you really can create hundreds of looks by pairing it with matching pieces and accessories. Again, it’s what you wear with that adds character. You can use a denim shirt as a layering piece – underneath or over your dress – or just wear it as a regular shirt paired with cute bottom such as skinny jeans, skirts, etc.

Different Styles to Wear A Denim Shirt
Different Styles to Wear A Denim Shirt

From a denim-on-denim look, denim shirt with skirt, shorts, jacket, boots, sandals, etc., different pairing creates a different look. And you are free to create so many fabulous styles with this staple. Dress a denim shirt with full skirt, statement necklace, and heels to create a romantic, feminine look, or wear it with distressed, boyfriend jeans and sneakers for a more boyish style, or use it as a cover-up, tie the bottom and wear it over a bodycon to put a new spin on it for casual, chic day wearing.

Learn articles “How to Wear Denim Shirt” for ideas and tips on wearing this super versatile piece.

Chambray Shirt Style Ideas
Chambray Shirt Style Ideas

8. Denim Jacket

Denim Jackets Collection from ASOS
Denim Jackets Collection from ASOS

Just like other denim staples, a denim jacket is also a classic wardrobe staple that can be worn with literally anything. Depending on how you pair it with, denim jacket usually lends a casual vibe to any outfit, but can also be dressed up a little bit. You can wear it through spring, the chillier days of summer, and fall as well, even during winter by adding more winter essentials.

Using Denim Jacket just simply to Cap Off the Outfit
Using Denim Jacket just simply to Cap Off the Outfit

Just by changing the way the jacket looks slightly, you can change the vibe of your entire outfit. If your jacket is the classic oversized one, you could just drape it over your shoulders for a poised look.

A cropped denim jacket is also a good choice if you want to wear it with skirts and dresses, as the shorter length visually raises your waist and elongates your legs. Plus, cropped jackets are also considered as the most popular ones and are extremely fashionable. The ways to wear a denim jacket are countless. Here are some of them to choose, and check out the video for more and more style ideas with denim jacket

Denim Jacket with Skirt and Maxi Dress
Denim Jacket with Skirt and Maxi Dress
Style Ideas Denim Jacket with Pants
Style Ideas Denim Jacket with Pants
Style Ideas Denim Jacket with Mini Dress
Style Ideas Denim Jacket with Mini Dress

9. Denim Overall or Dungaree

Dungarees Collection from ASOS
Dungarees Collection from ASOS

Not everyone prefers to wear denim overalls or denim dungarees. When you think of this item, your first thoughts probably drift towards the 90′s. But, as trends always come back, this childhood staple has been resurrected in multiple styles for the new season. Actually, this denim piece is pretty versatile and easy to dress-up as it is to throw-on for the weekend. There are various ways to wear these denim dungarees, perfect to create that easy, casual look, feeling quite playful and bold

Denim Overalls for Casual Friday at Work
Denim Overalls for Casual Friday at Work

A pair of denim dungarees doesn’t always have to be styled in casual way only due to their relaxed nature. You can also pair it with button up shirt for a work-ready look, and add tailored blazer to make the outfit even polished. Play bright colors for a stylish, feminine style, or wear short dungarees with pointy heels, dressy top, and blazer to add an instant edge.

Whether it’s short or long dungarees, this fashion staple are great to let your accessories shine.  However, to work a high fashion look when it comes to longer length overalls, opt for a slim cut rather than baggier styles. This will help create a more streamlined look and prevent you from looking swallowed up by denim from head to toe.  Browse through the photos below and find the perfect one for you

Different Ways to Wear Dungaree
Different Ways to Wear Dungaree
Style Ideas Dungaree with Jackets and Scarf
Style Ideas Dungaree with Jackets and Scarf

10. White Denim

White Denim Collection from Macy’s
White Denim Collection from Macy’s

Finally, another must-have in your closet is a crisp, seasonless white denim. This closet staple is endlessly chic no matter what the occasion. Even though most women would think of white denim only for pants or trousers – whether it’s skinny, flared, or cropped denim – a white denim can be considered all denim pieces including shorts, overalls, skirt, or dress. And all of them are equally chic to wear for all year-round.

Style Ideas White Denim Skinny Pants
Style Ideas White Denim Skinny Pants

Think your white denim as a blank canvas that you can put with many colors, prints, and styles. Go for head to toe all-white outfit for a crisp, refreshing style, or denim-on-denim with blue jeans for reaching that casual, easy look. Prints or solids, pastels, brights or neutral shades – even shiny colors – all of them are perfect to pair with white. Just keep in mind that fashion is all about balance between colors or prints, accessories, and the main outfit.

Different Styles of White Denim
Different Styles of White Denim

The Versatility of Denim

Denim is more than just cotton fabric. Everyone’s definitely got a go-to pair of jeans in their closet, whether it’s a pair of trousers, skirts, dresses, or shorts. Totally multi-functional, denim or jeans can effortlessly be incorporated into a casual outfit or act as an anchor to more playful ensembles. It can be matched with all different colors from neutrals to neons, all types of prints from bold to subtle. Check pictures below for some styling inspiration when pairing denim (especially the classic blue ones) with colors and prints.

Skinny Jeans with Neutral Shades like Cream and Beige
Skinny Jeans with Neutral Shades like Cream and Beige
Denim Shirts with Black Outfit
Denim Shirts with Black Outfit
Denim Shirts with White Outfit
Denim Shirts with White Outfit
Denim Style Ideas with Neon Colors
Denim Style Ideas with Neon Colors
Denim Style Ideas with Prints
Denim Style Ideas with Prints
Denim Shirts with Floral Prints
Denim Shirts with Floral Prints

Fashion Style Ideas: chicisimo.com (Click each picture at chicisimo to get details of the outfit or to visit the blogger’s site).

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