This is Campus Fashion, your source of inspiration for seasonal trends, cool finds, and wardrobe basics to keep you looking stylish throughout the year.
While denim was first invented by French industrialist, Joseph André, in the 17th century, it was Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis who first obtained their jeans rivet patent in 1873. Still, there is no denying that this cotton twill fabric has undergone different transformations over the years. As jeans are constantly being revisited in this column, The Cascade took a different approach by looking at other styles that are made from this iconic fabric and that are trending this fall.
This versatile transitional piece looks great dressed up or down. Wearing a medium dark-wash denim jacket and matching jeans with a white button-down shirt, white sneakers, and sunglasses makes for a nice, casual outfit. For cooler weather add a sherpa-lined denim trucker jacket over an oversized grey turtleneck sweater with black jeans and tall black leather boots.
Much like jeans, denim skirts are a great basic to wear with sweaters, long sleeve shirts, button-down blouses, and jackets. Denim pencil skirts in a dark blue wash look dressy when paired with a black cashmere turtleneck, a camel wool coat, and black heels. For a casual look, try a fitted navy polo shirt with a medium-wash midi denim skirt, a matching denim jacket, and tall dark brown leather boots.
A great layering piece, denim vests add character and structure to any outfit. A fitted dark-wash denim vest worn over a cream ribbed turtleneck looks great with camel dress pants and black ankle boots or ballet flats. A thicker denim vest over a black and white striped knit sweater dress, black leggings, and tall black boots helps keep the chill out on cooler fall days.
Denim shirts are convenient, comfortable, and stylish. They look great on their own or as a layering piece worn under a sweater or jacket. Try wearing a medium dark-wash denim long sleeve button-down shirt with a white T-shirt, black jeans, white sneakers, a black crossbody handbag, and aviator sunglasses. For cooler weather, style a thick denim shirt over a black turtleneck and khaki corduroy pants with a cream down filled puffer jacket, black ankle boots, a black scarf, black toque, and matching gloves.
Denim can look more feminine as well, when done right. A denim shirt dress in a medium dark-wash with charcoal gray leggings, brown ankle boots and a long oatmeal-coloured button-down sweater looks nice for a casual brunch date. An indigo denim maxi length dress with a fitted black cardigan with beading, black strappy heels, and a black clutch purse transitions well into an evening look.
There you have it, five denim trends that are just as versatile and comfortable as a pair of your favourite jeans. Have fun this fall experimenting with different denim looks that suit your personality and style.
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.