In case you didn’t get the memo, summer is right around the corner. While Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer, the actual transition from spring occurs on June 20. With this new season comes shorter days and warmer temperatures, making it the perfect time to update your wardrobe with new denim garments. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you should move your regular clothes into storage. Rather, you should add lighter, more summer-appropriate clothes to your wardrobe. If you’re struggling to achieve this goal, keep reading for some helpful advice on denim styles for the summer.
Stretch Jeans
Stretch jeans aren’t limited strictly to the summer, but this is a time of year when they really shine. In case this is your first time hearing about stretch jeans, let me give you a quick rundown on this stylish and equally comfortable garment: basically, stretch jeans are made to look like regular jeans, with the only difference being their material of construction. While traditional jeans are typically made of 100% denim, stretch jeans are made of denim AND some other type of elastic material, such as polyester. Including just a small amount of elastic material in their construction gives the jeans greater elasticity, allowing them to stretch and pull. So, how is this beneficial to the wearer?
For starters, stretch jeans are softer, making them ideal for people who are physically active and always on the go. Polyester, when added to traditional denim, creates an incredibly soft texture that’s more forgiving and more comfortable. This has made stretch jeans a popular choice among men and women alike — and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down anytime soon. On the contrary, as we approach summer, more and more people are looking to add stretch jeans to their wardrobe.
White Jeans
Who says you can only wear indigo and similar blue-colored jeans? While blues have long been the preferred choice of color for denim jeans, the summer season offers the perfect opportunity to experiment with other colors, such as white. In fact, white jeans are particularly useful for the summer season because of their ability to reflect sunlight. While black, indigo and other dark colors have a tendency to absorb sunlight, making the wearer feel hotter, white and other light colors have the opposite effect by reflecting sunlight.
Two-Tone Jeans
An alternative to white jeans is two-tone jeans. As the name suggests, this style involves the use of two colors on a single pair of jeans. Instead of featuring a single color like blue, for instance, they feature two separate colors, such as white and gray. It may sound a little unusual, but two-tone jeans are actually very stylish and trendy. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood have been spotted wearing two-tone jeans. But whether you are a celebrity or not, you’re sure to appreciate the unique style offered by these alternative jeans.
Of course, the secret to achieving a stylish look when two-tone jeans involving choosing the right colors. Certain colors simply don’t match, such as black and brown. Mixing these two colors together in a pair of two-tone jeans is a fashion faux pas that will only hurt your look. Instead, choose two-tone jeans with colors that match and flow cohesively with one another. They don’t necessarily have to be similar, but the colors should maintain a balanced, natural flow that’s easy on the eyes. If you are unsure about the colors in a pair of two-tone jeans, take a step back to view them from afar. Do the colors clash with one another? Are they easy on the eyes? Answering these questions will give you a better idea of whether or not they are appropriate.
Denim Skirt
Tired of wearing the same boring skirts day after day? Perhaps you should try a denim skirt. Made of high-quality denim materials, they resemble traditional skirts, with the only difference being their material of construction. Denim skirts are made of, well, denim materials. This means they offer all of the same positive characteristics as jeans but in the form of a comfortable and stylish skirt. Women of all ages and fashion preferences are wearing them, so why aren’t you?
Denim Shorts
We can’t talk about denim styles for the summer without mentioning denim shorts. As shown in the photo above, they are made using traditional denim fabric but typically fall well short than standard-length jeans. Denim shorts are perfect for the summertime because they are light, stylish, and allow you to get a tan on your legs. Whether you are headed to the beach or just lounging around your house, you can’t go wrong with a pair of high-quality denim shorts.
Here are some tips on how to choose the perfect pair of denim shorts for the summer:
- Consider distressed denim shorts. Much like distressed jeans feature a worn-in look, so do distressed shorts. This creates an added element of style that’s simply not available in other types of shorts.
- If you can’t seem to find a pair of denim shorts in your size, try ordering a custom pair from the denim experts here at MakeYourJeans. Unlike most retail and department stores, we allow customers to specify their own measurements during checkout, so you can rest assured knowing your denim shorts will fit just right.
- Don’t limit yourself to traditional colors. Experiment with other colors when wearing denim shorts, such as white, red or even yellow. Bold colors such as these bring new life to this garment while also making it better suited for certain outfits.
- Carefully choose your shirt/top when wearing denim shirts. If your shirt/top is too big, it may completely conceal your shirts — and that’s never a good thing. Your denim shorts should remain visible at all times to maximize the positive impact it has on your appearance.
- Feel free to accessorize your denim shorts with a stylish belt. Even if you don’t need a belt, wearing one adds new color and style to this garment.
