Laura K. Sawyier

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4 Ways to Dress Up Denim

Take the ubiquitous staple in your closet, mix and match denim with unexpected textures like silks and suiting, and turn it up a notch by pairing it with statement shoes and shirt dresses.

Watch the video for styling tips and shop all the video outfits and more high/low recommendations below!


Shop the Looks

  1. Black Denim & Shirt Dress

MORE HIGH/LOW STYLES

LONGCHAMP Le Pliage Filet Knit Bag

Very packable and easy for summer days.

JONATHAN SIMKHAI STANDARD Chrissy Cotton Poplin Shirt Dress

Unbutton the bottom half and wear as a lightweight shirt.

JCREW Lucie slingback block-heel sandals in leather

The right height for a little lift and elevated a casual outfit.

JCREW 9" mid-rise vintage slim-straight jean in Stay Black wash

Black denim is a closet staple that you can never go wrong with.


2. Denim Skirt

MORE HIGH/LOW STYLES

LOEFFLER RANDALL Camellia Knotted Lamé Sandals

Party shoes with a twist!

NILI LOTAN Mirielle Denim Skirt

Denim skirts are back and better than ever.

FRENCH CONNECTION Puff Sleeve Top

Puff sleeves are a balanced statement - not too much, not too little.

SARAH FLINT Birdsong Scarf 90

You can never have too many silk scarves!


3. White Jeans

MORE HIGH/LOW STYLES

CLARE V Petit Moyen Bag

Multi-functional summer bag that goes with everything.

ALEX MILL Stripe Cotton Collared Shirt

An easy classic.

GOOD AMERICAN Good Classic Straight Leg Jeans

A year-round denim necessity.

AQUAZZURA Coraline Embroidered Striped Bouclé-tweed Wedge Espadrilles

Espadrilles are a must for summer shoes.


4. Denim Dress

MORE HIGH/LOW STYLES

MARC JACOBS The Snapshot Leather Crossbody Bag

Fits your phone, wallet, keys, and chapstick perfectly.

VERONICA BEARD Elaine Floral Front Tie Neck Blouse

Great for all four seasons as a solo top or underneath a denim dress.

STAUD Wells Mini Dress

Easy breezy for summer solo style or layering with a chic blouse.

TORY BURCH Jessa Mule

A slip on and go, wear with everything shoe.


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