The Right Fit: Denim

Wow, denim! Where do I begin? Although I am usually pretty well-coordinated and have dressed in business-casual apparel for most of my life, I now really enjoy by denim skirts! After being dressed in a suit all week at work and at church, it can be a great way of triggering your mind to ‘Off!’ Wearing a denim skirt, however, does not mean you have to be sloppy or slouchy!

One thing I’ve always found a bit embarrassing are those who wear their baggy, oversized denim skirts along with their unfitted, size X-Large t-shirt with tennis shoes! Unfortunately, many of our ladies are uncertain how to look attractive while also being comfortable.

In short, the same rules of dress apparel apply to casual. For instance, if you are wearing a full, a-line denim skirt, wear a shorter, cropped shirt that is fitted to balance the look! If you have chosen a flowing, less structured shirt, then wear a denim pencil skirt to shore up the look!

Also, don’t forget to accessorize! The other day I was enjoying a rare day off, cleaning the house, when my best friend dropped by. She was all excited about a sale at the mall and wanted me to accompany her in her quest to purchase a new comforter! Lunch was part of the deal.

Having been in cleaning mode, I was dressed in a denim trumpet skirt with a fitted purple, ribbed shirt which is made of t-shirt material. And, of course, I had the customary huge white tennis shoes and quickly gathered ponytail. What to do?

Quick fixes: First, I changed into a pair of slip-on leopard heels; then I threw on a nice brown, leather belt to cinch my waist and a leopard scarf. Ready to go! No one need ever know I was cleaning house! Oh, and the hair? I simply moved the ponytail to one side just beneath my left ear for a cute, little bit of chic! Off to the sales!

Good Combinations!
Usually, I opt to balance a denim skirt with a non-denim top or vice versa. Wearing denim top to bottom can lead to unmatched strains of denim that aren’t complimentary; however, if the top and skirt come together and match, it can be quite charming with a scarf and heels! In fact, I have a denim suit that I even wear to work! Denim dresses can also be accessorized with a cute scarf (heavy for winter and lightweight for summer) and a belt for a chic, though casual, appearance!

As for skirts, there are a million different varieties! Although I usually prefer either a knee-length pencil skirt or a floor-length trumpet skirt, I will occasionally wear a long straight skirt. A-lines work well particularly with boots in the winter! Ultimately, just make certain that you accessorize your look; it can turn drab into a little touch of fantastic!

As you can see, a scarf belt or one wrapped around one’s neck with a simple fitted shirt and sandals can be flattering! Always take that extra step!

Of course, denim jackets can be mixed with casual or dress wear! Some are fitted while others boast cropped styles! I often like to layer a patterned skirt, turtleneck, and jean jacket with boots for the winter. If I lack the right color turtleneck, a scarf is used to get the layering effect I want. Tip: Don’t over-use scarves. One at the neck, the waist, or in the hair is enough; more than one in your ensemble can look a bit redundant!

The fun thing about denim is that it can be accented with rhinestones, military insignia, and even patches; it is so versatile that you could plan an entire wardrobe around the fabric! And it can be as dressy or as casual as you wish!