how to wear black denim this fall
An easy way to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall is with a neutral color scheme. Neutrals ease the shift between seasons and set the tone without adding a fur coat or a sweater into the mix just yet. Although in a month or two we’ll happily add extra layers and you know I love sweaters! While white denim is worn 365 days a year, black denim is typically reserved for fall and winter. I don’t know about you, but my black jeans usually go on hiatus during the summer months. So they are a welcome sight once September rolls into town. Today, I am sharing How to Wear Black Denim This Fall because black denim is one of the most versatile fall and winter separates. Dress it up or down, it’s a perfect canvas for you to express your fashion creativity and personal style.
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Today, Beth shares How to Wear Black Denim This Fall
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How to Wear Black Denim This Fall
How to Wear Black Denim This Fall
We can find black denim in all the same cuts and styles that we find in our blue jeans, from wide-leg, and straight-leg to cropped and bootcut. We can also find black denim in a variety of washes from faded to dark. And we saw grey denim come into vogue last year and it’s still a great alternative to dark black or blue jeans. So let’s explore a few ways to style black denim this fall.
Styling Black Denim This Fall
With a Statement Jacket
Black jeans offer an opportunity to let a piece of statement outerwear shine. Create a monochromatic base with a black sweater or turtleneck and top off your ensemble with an eye-catching blazer, jacket, or cardigan.
With a Denim Shirt
Black and blue denim is the easiest way to go denim-on-denim – especially if you’re tentative about wearing denim-on-denim. Blue jeans and a chambray top is a classic combination that may still evoke a cowboy look to some, but its staying power over the decades has made it a beloved combination in fashion – and it’s trending in a big way this year. Nevertheless, if blue on blue is not for you, then go with black jeans and a chambray top. Add a trending leopard print accessory or a bold color for a classic look that is chic and trending for 2024.
Another great way to wear a chambray or denim button-up with black jeans, is to wear the button-up as a third layer. Keep it casual and fun with a graphic tee or a striped tee as your base layer. A graphic tee will give your neutral ensemble a pop of color or texture with a fun print.
Neutral and Monochrome
Black mixes beautifully in nature with browns, tans, and greys, the same is true in fashion! Go for a monochromatic black base and add a grey or camel jacket. I love this color combination because it will always work. Then you add a fun pop of color or pattern that ties in browns, greys, and blacks.
Or pair a grey or camel sweater with your black denim. Tie it all together with a leopard print belt or snake print shoes. This is a classic combination that is always in style. And this year, it’s easier than ever to put this look together since animal prints are everywhere again!
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I notice that you seem to roll up the cuffs on nearly every pair of jeans you wear, (even the denim jumpsuit) no matter the color or the fit. I like the look on the skinny black jeans, but wonder why you do it so often on others.
if you go through the archives you’ll see a mix between cuffed and uncuffed. but i cuff jeans to highlight shoes or hide a frayed hem or just because.
I come from the Sandra Dee generation. We wore a bandana around our neck and cuffed our pants. You look great Beth and I love the way you can switch from the big city look to a country look and look at ease in both.
style has lots of faces from comfy to glam. i like them all!
Beth,
I just got a say that I enjoy every day your emails with new recipes ,or how to decorate and most of all what to wear for every season I really look forward to receiving them.
God bless and be safe,from McAllen,Texas
I LOVE the black jeans, black top and contrasting coat or jacket. In fact…this look is my uniform. I was not blessed with long legs or torso that you have Beth ( I’m barely 5’2″), but I realized that a monochromatic look underneath…especially black, gray or navy for me, with a contrasting jacket/sweater or vest, gives me the visual longer look that I desire. I still can rock so many colors with jackets etc. that I don’t feel that I am only wearing black.
a monochromatic outfit is perfect for everyone. so often i hear shorter women say they can’t wear this or that. honestly, it always goes back to proportions. if you pay attention to that you will be able to wear so many things you thought you couldn’t.
Welcome Back! Love today’s post. Looking forward to fall (and the layers) too!
it’s good to be back, sangita! fall is my favorite fashion season so i can’t wait to see what’s new and on-trend.
Having a lint roller on hand made me giggle. I think black is a wonderful back drop for our jewelry too!
i so agree!
You were missed!! But even the Queen needs a vacation. Loved this post as well as your video – you look stunning in all the outfits. I’m in the middle of fine tuning all my fall sweaters. A while ago I mistakenly tossed a 15 year old cashmere black crew neck sweater into the wash with a bunch of black tees. When I opened the washer I almost cringed when I saw what I did, but even though it was a good quality sweater it was old. Never fear – it turned out beautifully! I don’t recommend it, but so glad it worked.
there’s always that moment of dread when you think it’s ruined this time! so happy to hear your cashmere sweater made it through the wash with flying colors.
Dear Beth, lovely blog thank you, loved your little dance.xxx
thanks so much, adrian! gotta have some fun now and again.
Are you able to wear heels after your knee replacement? I had bilateral TKR in Nov & don’t feel comfortable in high heels yet
i can hear heels! i worked very hard to get my leg strength back. two things you need for high heels – strong leg muscles and strong ankles.
To cuff or not. I’m glad you cuff your jeans just because. I have to if I don’t want to get out the sewing machine and shorten them. I even have to shorten petites which is a bother. I love black jeans especially in October and November I just ordered some new ones as those I have are too big. Yea!!
Oh Beth, the camel/black outfit made my heart go pitter pat💝. Camel is one of the most under utilized colours. It is devine with any dark blue or black. Camel accessories with dark blues/black is otherworldly in my opinion. The length of the coat is perfect.
Great to see you back Madame. Looking great and refreshed and always such a style icon
Great outfits. Love the black with the suede jacket. Love the videos. You put your heart and soul into your blog. Glad you are back.
Love the very first outfit with the suede jacket. Great video as usual. Glad your back!
I like the outfit with that sweet looking pup. Perfect complement to the all black ;).
Beth that dark column of colour with the camel/tan long coat is just lovely. So my cup of tea .
You look so great, especially in the all- black look. I scrolled back through your recents posts & have a quick question.
What size were those fabulous casual cropped wide leg khakis you wore with that sweater?
I wd like go order them online but need a point of reference.
Thanks much!
I mean the striped navy & cream sweater with the banded bottom