New Denim: Blazers and Tunics

Posted by Lauren | Tuesday March 29, 2011

We just can't get enough denim this season, and Spring 2011 is all about wearing head-to-toe indigo in fresh new shapes. The '70s influence can be seen in the wide-leg trousers and longer A-line skirts on the runway, but we're gravitating to the blazers, cropped jackets and loose tunics that were often paired with, making what was once dubbed the dreaded "double denim" no longer something to be avoided when dressing.

Blazers

Margaret Howell, Akris, Derek Lam (Images from telegraph.co.uk)

Asos Croped Blazer C$62.34/ US$62.76, Central Park West Nairobi Denim Blazer US$60.97 (sale), By Malene Birger Palinus Blazer C$450

Guess Blazer C$79.95/US$79.99 (sale), Acne Blacksweet Tencel Blazer C$582.16/US$570.00, Charley 5.0 Unchain My Hair Jacket US$96.00 (sale)

Tunics

Celine, Stella McCartney, Stella McCartney (Images from telegraph.co.uk)

Asos Denim Tunic C$21.37/US$21.52, Yoox Raasta Short Dress US$215, J. Jill Tab-Sleeve Tencel-Blend Denim Dress US$79.00

Do you live in denim? What would you pair these looks with?

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10 Comments

	on May 06, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: @Lauren - you're so so right. I am now a fan ;)
	on May 06, 2011 jskim07 50 said: I love blazers! the denim blazer idea is looks so original and pretty, I think i'll want to buy one!
	on March 30, 2011 cathy3087 98 said: I am really not feeling denim blazers - at all. I like cute denim jackets though!
	on March 30, 2011 MissLissa 3,972 said: I'm not a big fan of the denim at all. I think this look is just too casual and having so much denim in an outfit can get really overpowering.
	on March 29, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: @mumaluv - how could you not love the matching full denim Britney and Justin? http://thumbsforhire.co.uk/?p=871 I can't wait to bring out the summer dresses; I'm a fan of the Guess look too.
	on March 29, 2011 mamaluv STAFF said: Ach, I'm sorry. I was around when 'double denim' was popular last time and just can't get on board with this reboot. The denim jacket as a standalone like the cute polka dotted Guess blazer over the LWD is something I could really go for, though!
	on March 29, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: @Siofan - Agreed! It's all about moderation and complimentary but not matching washes. I'm getting so anxious for summer fashion...
	on March 29, 2011 MaryGorgeous 1,616 said: Love jackets for casual looks, so I love the jean look as well. Definitely into the Charley 5.0 one, REALLY on trend I think.
	on March 29, 2011 Siofan 50 said: I like double denim in moderation, like a shorts suit in a summer weight denim. I love a denim jacket with a dress, but the old school jean jacket is too hot in the summer, these look great!
	on March 29, 2011 LaurenBlair 128 said: I'm really into the idea of a denim blazer. I think you have to be careful with what you pair it with (all over denim can be a bit much). I would love to have the Central Park West blazer.