Bardot POW: Trendy Denim-on-Denim Thursday

Outfit Mission Statement: When wearing denim on denim focus on pieces in different washes, weights, styles, and features for an on-trend, fun look

TTT Thursday outfits are Trendy, Transitional, and/or Terrific—in other words my choice. It can be whatever other outfit ideas the garment gave me. It may be something very trendy, transitional, terrific, or something else. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the cabi Spring 2016 Bardot Shirt. I should probably just rename “TTT Thursday” “Trendy Thursday” because I seem to focus on the trends! I’m doing that again this time. I’ve mentioned the denim-on-denim (or double denim) trend in a few previous posts (here, here, and most recently here), but this time I am going to focus on it, in this trendy denim-on-denim outfit!

Honestly, denim on denim is not a look I thought I would try, at least not with multiple blue denims. Maybe with some other colors. But, this shirt makes it easy and even fun for me to follow this trend. The faded denim is easy to pair with jeans in anything but lighter faded colors—so anything with a medium to dark wash. Plus, the darker embroidery can complement a darker jeans, creating a more put-together look.

Tips:

When wearing blue denim on blue denim, keep a few tips in mind to rock the trend:

• Choose denims in different washes or shades, such as a lighter and darker wash
• Look for denims of different weights to provide nice contrast
• Distressed or destructed jeans make a good bottom because the rips add some difference and contrast
• Wear the lighter color on the body parts you most want to draw attention to and the darker on the body part you most want to slim or hide
• Choose denim pieces with special features, such as the embroidery or the rips
• Pair light chambray-style shirts with jeans for an easy “denim-on-denim” look because the fabrics are actually a bit different, giving you automatic differences in weight and color
• Pop a red lip for some added fun
• There are so many ways you can wear a denim or chambray shirt—I show it hear with a front tuck, a half tuck, and untucked and they each give a slightly different feel
• When accessorizing:
  • Play up the feel of the denim with southwestern pieces (this especially works with the southwestern vibe of this shirt, but the denim-on-denim look often has at least a little of that vibe)
  • Play off the blue by adding more with your accessories
  • Or go for contrasts—choose accessories that are opposite the feel of the outfit (perhaps dressy accessories) or in strong non-blue colors (like orange)
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  • Consider a statement necklace—the blue on blue outfit will make the necklace pop even more

Outfit Breakdown:

• Shirt: Bardot Shirt from cabi Spring 2016
• Jeans: Destructed Curvy Skinny jean (also available in regular) from cabi Spring 2016
• Sandals: Yet Another from Aerosoles.
• Bracelet: English Arrow Wrap Bracelet by Sloan Ranger.
• Earrings: Turquoise earrings by Solid Treasures.
• Necklace: Metal Necklace with Casted Graduated Paddles with Square and Teardrop Stones from Target.

Front Tuck, but it looks like it could be a full tuck from the front

Half tuck

Untucked

Related Posts:

1. Bardot POW: Vibrant, Fun, Playing-in-the-Dirt Contrasts Tuesday

2. The Transitional cabi Jacket and Pants Pieces You Need Now: The Adventure Anorak and the Traveler Pant

The Transitional cabi Jacket & Jeans You Need Now: The Neo & Destructed

1. Bardot POW: Vibrant, Fun, Playing-in-the-Dirt Contrasts Tuesday posted May 31, 2016. Mix up the jean, tee, and shirt look by wearing bright colored jeans and a denim shirt for a fun, casual, vibrant look
2. The Transitional cabi Jacket and Pants Pieces You Need Now: The Adventure Anorak and the Traveler Pant posted March 26, 2016
3. The Transitional cabi Jacket & Jeans You Need Now: The Neo & Destructed posted March 12, 2016

Bardot POW: Boho Southwestern Sparkly Princess Sunday Best

Outfit Mission Statement: To dress denim up for a special occasion look, throw on the fancy—think tulle, sparkly gems, embroidered velvet, statement pieces, and amazing shoes

Sunday Best POW outfits are special occasion clothes for dinning, theater, opera, holiday parties, church, and other such occasions that need something special. The POW (Piece of the Week) is the cabi Spring 2016 Bardot Shirt. There are many ways to dress up a denim shirt. Check out Sparkling & Flannel Sunday Best for dressy look you can make work with a denim shirt (denim and a lace pencil would be Fab-u-lous!). One fun thing you can do is choose a very dressy skirt. Denim tends to dress things down a bit, so with very dressy bottoms, you can average somewhere dressy, but not overly dressy. Tulle can easily be very dressy. Add denim, and bam, nice special occasion look that does not go too far. Adding fancy, statement pieces as accessories ups the dressy too. Together, you can end up with a fun, sparkly, pretty special occasion look with a touch of boho. I love the tulle and denim combo. Opposites attract, right?

Tips:

• When dressing up a denim shirt, feel free to go far on the dressy side for the rest of the pieces to average the perfect amount of dressy
• Add special, striking, and/or fancy statement accessories to further emphasize the dressiness (or go the other way and add casual accessories [like cowgirl boots, a distressed leather bag, and rustic jewelry] and end up in a casual, fun look with a touch of princess)
• Mix metals for a lighthearted touch that may also allow you to bring together pieces you might not otherwise consider
• Consider tying the denim shirt in a knot at your waist to emphasize the waist and continue the lighthearted touch
• Keep colors in the same general tones for a more put together look, such as the blues and greys I focus on here, making sure each element has at least one of these colors

Outfit:

• Shirt: Bardot Shirt from cabi Spring 2016
• Skirt: 6-layer Tutu Ballet Ruffle Bridal Petticoat Princess Skirt Mini Dress (long name, huh?) from Amazon—this is only $14.89, which is a cheap way to try this trend. However, they only seem to have the red one left. For a similar skirt, but slightly pricier and higher quality (I ordered one of these too) try the V28 Women 6-layer Mid Tulle Tutu Ballet Ruffle Bridal Petticoat Princess Skirt (for $18.99).
• Clutch: This Peacock Feather Embroidered Velvet Clutch is based on a print in Combinaisons Ornementales—“the ‘bible’ of decorative Art Nouveau elements according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art Store. R While this is no longer available, there is a jewelry roll with the same design. Or consider the Peacock Feather Clutch from Its So Clutch, the Teal Feather Clutch from Red Ostrich (actual feathered clutch), or the Embroidered Peacock Feather Clutch from Paulownias all on Etsy.
• Shoes: These are from Target several years ago. Consider instead the Imagine Vince Camuto Gem, Chole from Blue by Betsey Johnson, or the Cascade II by Badgley Mischka.
• Necklace: I think this was a Charming Charlie necklace from a few years ago. For other striking pieces, contemplate the Pearl Bib Necklace by Bella Emy Jewels, the Floral Rhinestone Assemblage Necklace by Holly Glimmer, or the PICO - statement necklace by Les Bijoux De Joe—all on Etsy.
• Earrings: Vintage Crystal Studs from Stella & Dot
• Bracelet: INC International Concepts Gold-Tone Beaded Faux-Leather Bracelet at Macy’s

Related Posts:

1. Plaid POW: Sparkling & Flannel Sunday Best

2. Plume POW: The Stylish Safari Princess Thursday

1. Plaid POW: Sparkling & Flannel Sunday Best posted February 28, 2016. Turn flannel elegant by adding a dressy skirt and accessories.
2. Plume POW: The Stylish Safari Princess Thursday posted April 14, 2016. For a trendy outfit with masculine and feminist touches, mix tulle and military/safari style.