Jeans have gone from closet staple to catwalk trend. Lisa Haynes delights in this season’s unstoppable denim takeover

JEANS have always been a go-to staple but, not content with legs alone, there’s a head-to-toe denim takeover this season. From jean jackets to smart dresses, you can indulge in denim to your heart’s content.

The Northern Echo:
UGG Laela woven denim slip-ons £105

The good news is that your denim investments are unlikely to look dated after one season, so, with durability on its side, you can recycle them again and again. So, stand by to do denim everything this spring.

This season, jean jackets have undergone a blinged-up transformation with embellishments, studs, sequins, patchwork and even catchy slogans if you really want to make a statement. For a real jeans twist on a classic, look for a denim tailored trench coat.

Denim has also gone to the (after) dark side with some eveningwear options. Even tailoring has been constructed in structured, indigo form for a smart take on denim.

Swap your LBD for an LDD – that’s Little Denim Dress. Avoid floaty silhouettes better suited to summery days, and look for formfitting shifts or crisp shirt dresses. If you prefer separates, look for denim skirts with fish-tail hems or peplums for a more feminine silhouette.

Dress up in darker denims; they tend to look less casual than pale washes.

Double denim is not the easiest look to pull off, but obsessives may want to dabble. The first rule is to contrast your denim shades: wearing a lighter shirt tucked into darker jeans will balance out your shape if you’re bottom heavy, for instance.

An unbuttoned denim shirt is a less committed look. Try skinny jeans, a white T-shirt and loose-fitting denim shirt worn open. Shirt pocket details in the right places will also boost your bust. If you’re top-heavy, try different styles to see what’s most flattering and comfortable.

Adding tan accents, like boots or a belt, is a spring-friendly way to break up the blue.

Doing the double

DOUBLE denim is not the easiest look to pull off, but obsessives may want to dabble. The first rule is to contrast your denim shades: wearing a lighter shirt tucked into darker jeans will balance out your shape if you’re bottom heavy, for instance.

The Northern Echo:
Denim jacket £64.95, jeans £44.95, leather watch £105, all Massimo Dutti

An unbuttoned denim shirt is a less committed look. Try skinny jeans, a white tee and loose-fitting denim shirt worn open. Shirt pocket details in the right places will also boost your bust. If you’re top-heavy, try different styles to see what’s most flattering and comfortable. Adding tan accents, like boots or a belt, is a spring-friendly way to break up the blue.