11 Realistic Denim-on-Denim Outfits Ideas to Try

 Four images of denim on denim outfits, including fashion week street style,, Katie Holmes, and Beyonce.
Four images of denim on denim outfits, including fashion week street style,, Katie Holmes, and Beyonce.

You don't need to pay close attention to the trend cycle to know that denim-on-denim outfits are everywhere. On city sidewalks and Fashion Week runways, in celebrity Instagram photo carousels and TikTok 'fit-check videos, 2024's decked-out double-denim trend is polished, playful, contemporary, and cool. Elegant even. A world away from the denim-on-denim looks from Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake in the early aughts

BeyoncĆ© styles sharp denim blazers with micro-mini skirts, denim hot pants, and chambray thigh-hoot bootsā€”a Cowboy Carter tuxedo. Also on a Western-style kick, Bella Hadid styles boot-cut jeans with denim biker jackets (an outfit that pairs well with her real-life cowboy boyfriend, Adan Banuelos). Meanwhile, Katie Holmes commits to denim suiting in her best wide-leg jeans and a medium-wash button-down vest.

Bella Hadid in a jean jacket and jeans, Beyonce in a denim blazer and denim skirt, Katie Holmes in a denim vest and denim trousers
Bella Hadid in a jean jacket and jeans, Beyonce in a denim blazer and denim skirt, Katie Holmes in a denim vest and denim trousers

Recent runway collections have also doubled as love letters to the sturdy textile. A slew of luxury designersā€”Ala?a, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Dior, Fendi, Versace, amongst many moreā€”paired the hardworking materials in head-to-toe looks. Simply put, 2024's denim trend playbook includes wearing as much of the hardworking material as possible.

But this isn't the Wild West; there are still several styling tactics to consider when curating a top-to-toe denim look this season. These street-style looks feature 11 denim-on-denim outfits and some style tips to ensure yours don't teeter into costume territory.

A Denim Maxi Skirt and Chambray Shirt

Lindsay Peoples wearing a denim shirt and denim maxi skirt at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024
Lindsay Peoples wearing a denim shirt and denim maxi skirt at Paris Fashion Week in March 2024

Give your blue jeans the day off and slip into a denim maxi skirt instead. Then, tuck in a chambray shirt in a similar wash (it doesn't have to be a picture-perfect match, but you want them to be close to each other on the color wheel). Notice how her accessoriesā€”a black leather belt, chain-link shoulder bag, and animal print pumpsā€”contrast against the denim's light wash to balance out the outfit.

Good American Denim Button-Up Shirt on a white background
Good American Denim Button-Up Shirt on a white background

Good American Denim Button-Up Shirt

FrameDorothy Denim Maxi Skirt
FrameDorothy Denim Maxi Skirt

Frame Dorothy Denim Maxi Skirt

Paris Texas Ashley Buckled Snake-Effect Leather Mules
Paris Texas Ashley Buckled Snake-Effect Leather Mules

Paris Texas Ashley Buckled Snake-Effect Leather Mules

A Denim Suit

Olivia Palermo wears black top, blue denim blazer with matching flared jeans, taupe Hermes bag, black heels, outside Zimmermann, during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France.
Olivia Palermo wears black top, blue denim blazer with matching flared jeans, taupe Hermes bag, black heels, outside Zimmermann, during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France.

A denim suit is the outfit answer for in-office work days when you want to look put-together but not too formal and stuffy. The tailored separates make the outfit inherently professional, while its denim fabrication gives it a laid-back slant. Finish the look with a simple pair of pointed-toe pumps.

Self Portrait denim blue blazer on a white background
Self Portrait denim blue blazer on a white background

Self-Portrait Denim Blazer

Self-Portrait blue Pleated High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
Self-Portrait blue Pleated High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Self-Portrait Pleated High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Journee Collection Elenney Standard Width black heel on white background
Journee Collection Elenney Standard Width black heel on white background

Journee Collection Elenney Standard Width

Contrasting Washes

Stephanie Broek wearing a blue denim Chanel jacket and bag, Chanel broach and boots, black jeans and Maison Margiela sunglasses outside the Chanel show during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 05, 2024 in Paris, France.
Stephanie Broek wearing a blue denim Chanel jacket and bag, Chanel broach and boots, black jeans and Maison Margiela sunglasses outside the Chanel show during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 05, 2024 in Paris, France.

Varied denim washes are where you can have fun: an indigo blue with heathered gray, dark denim with an acid washā€”feel free to get creative. You can replicate the above look with a true blue jean jacket and baggy black jeans. Add some sparkle via a diamond tennis bracelet or crystal-embellished brooch for a touch of glam.

Gap Collarless Cropped Icon Denim Jacket
Gap Collarless Cropped Icon Denim Jacket

Gap Collarless Cropped Icon Denim Jacket

Joe
Joe

Joe's Jeans The Mia High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Emily Bracelet
Emily Bracelet

Swarovski Emily Bracelet

A Denim Bermuda Short and Shacket

Janka Polliani wears blue shorts, light blue tank top, blue shirt outside Ganni during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Janka Polliani wears blue shorts, light blue tank top, blue shirt outside Ganni during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Bermuda shorts are steadily gaining speed as a break-out summer 2024 trend. So, for eager fashion enthusiasts, why not combine two trends in one outfit by opting for a pair of long-line jean shorts and adding a denim shacket, too? A high-quality white tank topā€”like Atm's stretch-jersey styleā€”is a great base to build the look around.

Atm Anthony Thomas Melillo white Boy Ribbed Stretch-Modal Jersey Tank on white background
Atm Anthony Thomas Melillo white Boy Ribbed Stretch-Modal Jersey Tank on white background

Atm Anthony Thomas Melillo Boy Ribbed Stretch-Modal Jersey Tank

Cos blue Curved-Hem Short-Sleeved Denim Shirt on a white background
Cos blue Curved-Hem Short-Sleeved Denim Shirt on a white background

Cos Curved-Hem Short-Sleeved Denim Shirt

Citizens of Humanity Ayla High Waist Baggy Long Denim Shorts
Citizens of Humanity Ayla High Waist Baggy Long Denim Shorts

Citizens of Humanity Ayla High Waist Baggy Long Denim Shorts

A White-on-White Combo

Belen Hostalet was seen wearing brown bag, cropped white jeans jacket as well as white denim jeans outside before Zimmermann Fashion Show during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France.
Belen Hostalet was seen wearing brown bag, cropped white jeans jacket as well as white denim jeans outside before Zimmermann Fashion Show during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 04, 2024 in Paris, France.

Break out of blue-washes with white jeans and a crisp denim jacket. It's a smart hack that doesn't read Western but stays true to the casual feel of a true-blue denim look. A cheeky pop of colorā€”like a handbag in the ever-present red color trend, will keep the outfit from feeling completely neutral.

J.Crew white denim jacket on a white background
J.Crew white denim jacket on a white background

J.Crew New Classic Denim Jacket in White

Reformation white Val ā€™90s Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans on a white background
Reformation white Val ā€™90s Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans on a white background

Reformation Val ā€™90s Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

Savette burgundy The Tondo Crescent Leather Shoulder Bag on a white background
Savette burgundy The Tondo Crescent Leather Shoulder Bag on a white background

Savette The Tondo Crescent Leather Shoulder Bag

A Cropped Denim Jacket and High-Waisted Jeans

woman at fashion week in the street wearing a cropped denim jacket and denim pants with a white back and black shoes
woman at fashion week in the street wearing a cropped denim jacket and denim pants with a white back and black shoes

The primary factor in an outfit's success is its proportions. This Fashion Week show-goer strategically teamed an ultra-cropped denim jacket with a pair of high-waisted trousers, masterfully balancing each piece's dimensions. It's a simple detail with a high style pay-off.

Pinko Ampollino Cropped Denim Jacket
Pinko Ampollino Cropped Denim Jacket

Pinko Ampollino Cropped Denim Jacket

blue Levi
blue Levi

Levi's 725 High Rise Bootcut Women's Jeans

David Yurman Sculpted Cable Bangle Bracelet
David Yurman Sculpted Cable Bangle Bracelet

David Yurman Sculpted Cable Bangle Bracelet

A Cuffed Co-Ord

Woman standing on the street wearing a denim jacket with cuffed denim pants and white heels
Woman standing on the street wearing a denim jacket with cuffed denim pants and white heels

Follow this sharply dressed Fashion Week guest's lead and accessorize a utilitarian denim co-ord with a silk scarf to soften the look. The result blends old-school glamour with workwear practicality.

Banana Republic Factory Classic Denim Jacket on white background
Banana Republic Factory Classic Denim Jacket on white background

Banana Republic Factory Classic Denim Jacket

Ulla Johnson blue The Genevieve Topstitch Nonstretch Jeans on a white background
Ulla Johnson blue The Genevieve Topstitch Nonstretch Jeans on a white background

Ulla Johnson The Genevieve Topstitch Nonstretch Jeans

Poppy & Daisy Floral Silk Scarf
Poppy & Daisy Floral Silk Scarf

Liberty London Poppy & Daisy Floral Silk Scarf

A Jean Dress With Denim Heels

Grece Ghanem is seen wearing a white shirt, long denim maxi dress, and beige bag outside Sportmax during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2023/2024 on February 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy.
Grece Ghanem is seen wearing a white shirt, long denim maxi dress, and beige bag outside Sportmax during the Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2023/2024 on February 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy.

The star of this look is undeniably the strapless denim maxi dress, artfully layered over a crisp white button-down shirt. But the shoes deserve some appreciation, too: By opting for denim pumps, this Fashion Week guest carries the outfit's theme from head to toe. A pair like Versace's printed denim pumps allow you to test drive the look yourself.

Nordstrom white Poplin Two-Pocket Button-Up Shirt on a white background
Nordstrom white Poplin Two-Pocket Button-Up Shirt on a white background

Nordstrom Poplin Two-Pocket Button-Up Shirt

Reformation blue Anais Strapless Denim Midi Dress on a white background
Reformation blue Anais Strapless Denim Midi Dress on a white background

Reformation Anais Strapless Denim Midi Dress

Versace 85mm Barocco Print Denim Slingback Pumps
Versace 85mm Barocco Print Denim Slingback Pumps

Versace 85mm Barocco Print Denim Slingback Pumps

A Two-Tone Jean Jacket and a Midi Skirt

Tamu McPherson wears sunglasses, a bi-color dark blue and pale blue denim jacket, a white t-shirt, a blue slit denim skirt, a bag, black leather ankle boots, outside Stella McCartney, during the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 02, 2023 in Paris, France.
Tamu McPherson wears sunglasses, a bi-color dark blue and pale blue denim jacket, a white t-shirt, a blue slit denim skirt, a bag, black leather ankle boots, outside Stella McCartney, during the Womenswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on October 02, 2023 in Paris, France.

A two-tone jean jacket will do the color-clashing for you. The rest of the outfit is up to youā€”but, as demonstrated, a split-front denim midi and easy white tank top master the job perfectly.

Wacoal white Square Neck Cotton Tank on white background
Wacoal white Square Neck Cotton Tank on white background

Wacoal Square Neck Cotton Tank

Slvrlake Trucker Cropped Distressed Two-Tone Denim Jacket on white background
Slvrlake Trucker Cropped Distressed Two-Tone Denim Jacket on white background

Slvrlake Trucker Cropped Distressed Two-Tone Denim Jacket

A.L.C. blue Alden Denim Skirt on a white background
A.L.C. blue Alden Denim Skirt on a white background

A.L.C. Alden Denim Skirt

A Denim Corset and Trousers

Maria Bernad wears denim top, jeans outside Burc Akyol during the Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 20, 2023 in Paris, France.
Maria Bernad wears denim top, jeans outside Burc Akyol during the Menswear Spring/Summer 2024 as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 20, 2023 in Paris, France.

When you've grown tired of your usual going-out outfits (you can't wear a sequined skirt and strapless top every weekend), try a denim bustier and a jean trousers instead. The combo is unexpected, which is always a plus in a late-night look, and it demonstrates the full range of denim-on-denim possibilities.

EB Denim dark blue Rainy Denim Corset on a white background
EB Denim dark blue Rainy Denim Corset on a white background

EB Denim Rainy Denim Corset

Citizens of Humanity Annina jean dark blue on white background
Citizens of Humanity Annina jean dark blue on white background

Citizens of Humanity Annina Jean

Citizen Bianca
Citizen Bianca

Citizen Bianca

A Bedazzled Dark Denim Set

A guest wears white latte vintage sunglasses, black and crystals earrings, a dark gray denim with embroidered crystals buttoned jacket, matching dark gray denim with embroidered crystals wide legs pants, a black nylon nailed / studded handbag, silver shiny varnished leather pointed pumps heels shoes , outside Munthe, during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 on August 10, 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

It's an incontestable rule: high-shine embellishments mean more fun for everyone. Add a disco spirit to your outerwear collection with a crystal-embellished jean jacket. As for styling the shiny number, you can level up the look with similarly shiny bottoms, but a pair of simple jeans also works.

Ana Radu gray Crystal-Embellished Denim Jacket on a white background
Ana Radu gray Crystal-Embellished Denim Jacket on a white background

Ana Radu Crystal-Embellished Denim Jacket

Toteme High-Rise Straight-Leg Organic Jeans
Toteme High-Rise Straight-Leg Organic Jeans

Toteme High-Rise Straight-Leg Organic Jeans

Naturalizer black Anna Pointed Toe Pump on white background
Naturalizer black Anna Pointed Toe Pump on white background

Anna Pointed Toe Pump