Denim trends
Here are the hottest denim trends of 2022. From wide-leg jeans to retro jackets, this year it’s all about easy-to-wear pieces.
An eternal wardrobe staple, denim never really goes out of style. But the way we wear the beloved blue fabric? That never stops evolving.
Recently, we’ve seen some seismic sartorial shifts as designers and trendsetters move in a new denim direction, away from restrictive styles to looser silhouettes.
That doesn’t mean you have to overhaul your whole wardrobe, however. With a couple of key buys, you can update your look ready for spring and beyond.
So what’s new for 2022? These are the catwalk and street style-inspired denim trends that are going to be huge this year…
DENIM JUMPSUITS
Boiler suit, jumpsuit, coveralls… whatever you call it, a denim all-in- one is an easy solution for trendy weekend dressing.
Throw yours on with trainers for an instant casual outfit or dress it up by teaming with a wool roll neck, heeled boots and a boxy leather handbag.
1. Lyle & Scott Boiler Suit €118.30, visit row.lyleandscott.co.uk
2. Marks and Spencer Denim Belted Long Sleeve Jumpsuit €67.50, visit marksandspencer.ie
3. Reiss Danie Blue Denim Jumpsuit €270, visit reiss.com
WIDE LEG JEANS
It’s official: skinny jeans are O-V-E- R. (For now anyway – we know they’ll be back, so don’t ditch your old faves yet.)
As seen on the runways at Valentino, Balenciaga, MSGM and more, slouchy, 90s-inspired styles that sweep the floor as you walk are de rigueur, teamed with luxe knitwear and stiletto boots or slim-fit tops and trainers.
If you feel that ultra-baggy jeans drown you a bit, opt for a hem that finishes on the ankle, or wear with leg-lengthening high heels.
1 George at Asda G21 Blue Wide Leg Denim Jeans €28, visit global.direct.asda.com
2. River Island Blue High Waisted Wide Leg Jeans €55, visit riverisland.ie
3. New Look Black High Waist Wide Leg Dad Jeans €39.99, visit newlook.com
DENIM SKIRTS
While the spring/summer catwalks were awash with miniskirts, when it came to denim, midi ruled – with calf-length styles seen at Saint Laurent, Dior and Loewe.
An ideal transitional piece, a denim midi skirt can be styled with a slouchy jumper and long boots in winter, or a blouse and sandals when the weather warms up.
1. Monsoon Nella Denim Plaited Belt Midi Skirt Blue €72, visit monsoonlondon.com
2. Roman A-Line Knee Length Denim Skirt €29, visit next.ie
3. Sonder Studio Blouse Denim Skirt €53, visit sonderstudio.co.uk
OVERSIZED JACKETS
Just as with jeans, denim jackets are throwing it back to the Nineties right now with oversized trucker and aviator styles taking centre stage.
Double denim – as seen several times recently on Kanye West and new flame Julia Fox – is another major trend right now, so pair your jacket with matching jeans (loose fi t, of course) for head-to-toe hotness.
1. Levi’s 90s Trucker Jacket €142, visit levi.com
2. New Look Blue Denim Faux Fur Lined Aviator Jacket €40 (was €89.99), visit newlook.com
3. H&M Denim Jacket €27.99, visit hm.com
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