I've always been told "Do NOT wear black and navy blue!" (Yes, that was one of the morals I grew up with)... But what about blue on blue, or better yet, jean on jean?! *gasps*
That's right folks, jean on jean - or the Canadian Tuxedo - is. a. thing.
I've worn it once or twice, felt the waters, tested the soup, if you will. But now curiosity has gotten the better of me and I have done a deep dive into the blue jean waters...
KEY FINDINGS:
- Denim joggers: no
- Denim leggings: no
- Men can't wear denim on denim unless they are taking pictures for Pinterest
- One piece denim outfit: surprisingly, yes (with accessories)
- Jean on Jean: wear it with additional colors, and you'll be just fine
Men... I am so sorry to deprive you of this potentially wonderful fad, but you cannot wear denim on denim. Yes, Vogue magazine makes it look fabulous and you can picture yourself poppin your denim collar with your fav blue jeans, but the way men's styles work where pants fit a certain way (not as form fitting as women's) and the standard proportions of shirt to pants, there just is no real flattering way to wear such a unique pattern all over your body. You can, however, pop that denim collar if it is not partnered with denim pants. Go for the khakis! There is hope for your denim above the waist.
So denim joggers. If you wear a denim top, it is usually going to be somewhat loose and not super form fitting. Loose denim top with faux denim loose pants often comes off like a giant jean parachute. Separately, go for it. Jog around Central Park in your jeanjoggers if that is what you have to do, but just don't wear a jean top with it. Avoid it at all costs. Dramatic emphasis intended.
Denim leggings don't make sense. Denim: a material. Leggings: a material. They are different materials. Logically, they don't go. Trust me. Moving on...
Alright. Women, love me (or hate me)- you can wear jean on jean. There are a few different ways this can be done, I've tried a few out, observed a few, asked around, and here you go. The moment of truth. The jean reveal...