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Almost everyone is familiar with the Canadian Tuxedo, but lately, the pairing has taken a chic turn, courtesy of a very fashionable group of street stylers who’ve put their own spin on the look. This double-or-nothing take comes as little surprise when denim dominates the runways—and on- and off-duty style is anchored by everyday wardrobe essentials, starting and ending with: great jeans.
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There are so many ways to mix denim. Some may prefer to stick to the classics—pairing jeans with denim button-ups or jackets—while others might lean in and base their looks around denim maxi skirts or denim trench coats. In the pantheon of winning outfit combinations, denim on denim is easily recreated. It’s also seamlessly dressed up with a heeled boot or sandal, as it is toned down with a pair of loafers or suede sneakers. For proof (and fresh inspiration on how to style it yourself) turn to the street style set below for seven inspired takes on how to double up.
A Trucker Jacket and Bleached Jeans
Balenciaga’s take on the Canadian tuxedo is decidedly more punk than prep, as Isabelle Huppert proves in a cropped trucker-style jacket and bleached jeans.
A Denim Blouse With a Baggy Jean
A pussy bow blouse underneath a blazer feels right for the office and dinner after, especially when marrying various shades of blue in one look.
A Denim Trench Coat With Wide-Leg Jeans
If you like the idea of a denim coat but have no clear vision on how to pull it off, apply the more-is-more logic: wear it with jeans! Sneakers and a black T-shirt are model-approved, off-duty choices to round out the look.
A Denim Maxi With a Blouson Jacket
On a slushy morning one past NYFW, this showgoer opted for a feminine take on the Canadian tuxedo: a nipped-in denim jacket with a maxi denim skirt. Punchy accessories, like a python print tote and graphic scarf, bring the classic-as-it-gets duo into the now.
A Pleated Denim Skirt With a Short-Sleeve Jacket
Take on the challenge of styling a school girl-like skirt set by making it the focus of your look; here, the jacket and pleated skirt are pared it back to a simple black turtleneck and leather knee-high boots for mature polish.
A Cropped Moto Jacket With High-Rise Jeans
A cropped moto-style jacket makes for a fun twist on the denim topper. Pair it with a playful striped tank and classic, high-rise jeans.
A Dip-Dyed Jean With a Denim Overshirt
The typical Canadian tuxedo takes a walk on the wild side here, in the form of a cropped denim blouse and black, bleach-dyed jeans. Punky extras, like Acne’s heavy black bag, emphasize this look’s rebellious feel.
