sunday style | american classic style | denim

if you have been following the blog for any length of time you know how much i love denim. one reason is that blue jeans are 100% american. last week i began a discussion about american classic style. what is it and how to wear it. but another reason i love (and you love denim) is the versatility it offers. a humble pair of blue jeans can be dressed up or down. a third reason is the variety of denim available these days. there are skinny jeans, cropped jeans, jean skirts, jean dresses, jean shirts, distressed jeans, patchwork jeans. the options are endless. which is why every few months or so i round up my favorite ways to wear denim. if you are a blue jean mama like me you’re gonna love today’s post.

frayed hem jeans are on trend this season. pair them with a shirt dress for a fresh summer look.

labels: denim Talbots; shirtdress (similar here and here); shoes Target; handbag Talbots

is there anything more comfortable than a denim dress? i didn’t think so.

labels: dress (similar here and here); shoes (similar here and here); handbag here

skinny jeans look great when partnered with a sweater. simple and chic.

labels: denim J.Crew Factory; sweater (similar here and here); shoes here

girlfriend jeans Banana Republic, graphic tee J.Crew Factory, and cardigan J. Crew. classic american style at its best.

i am loving cropped pants this year! add a frayed hem and a wide silhouette for a casually sophisticated look.

labels: denim (similar here and here); tee Ann Taylor; jacket (similar here and here); shoes (similar here and here)

a shirtdress and it’s denim? i think i’m in heaven.

labels: shirtdress INC.; tee J.Crew

a dark rinse frayed hem show off a pair of fab booties. add a jean jacket for a double dose of denim.

labels: denim Ann Taylor; blouse (similar here); denim jacket Old Navy; booties (similar here and here)

boyfriend jeans and a moto jacket are city street chic.

labels: denim (similar here and here); sweater (similar here); moto jacket (similar here and here); scarf (similar here);

let’s not forget white denim is worn year round.

labels: denim (similar here and here); cardigan J.Crew; shoes (similar here); tote Madewell

last but certainly not least a denim pencil skirt.

Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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