In the 1960’s, men like James Dean made denim the armor of any rebel anti-government bad ass. As time has progressed, denim has not only been for the hipsters and youth of society, but now can be used as a dress shirt for a more formal look. There are of course with every trend out there the do’s and do not’s in trying it out this season.
For one thing, pair your denim dress shirt with other neutral colors. The denim is the part that you want to stand out, so don’t feel pressured to over-dress the outfit. Simplicity is key. Another thing to keep note of is finding a denim shirt that is comfortable. Finding a cotton based denim shirt not only makes you feel comfortable, but you don’t have to worry about feeling restricted as you would with any other polyester/cotton blend button up.
Another way to wear this trend is to do the complete opposite of what was stated above. Yes, that might seem ironic and contradictory, but like any trend of the season, there are always multiple ways of wearing it to make the look your own. If you start out with a denim shirt that is more pale-based in tones, you can dress up the rest of the outfit with a stand out tie or pocket square.
As you progress in your college career, you will have to start finding clothes that can be worn in the office in multiple ways because in the end it’s all about saving money. Denim is your key to not only saving money, but also incorporating a new type of shirt to your wardrobe. Make sure to keep in mind fellas, that denim dress shirts aren’t just for the office but can be worn for a night out on the town. Paired with a good pair of chinos and desert boots, your look just went from business man Monday to laid-back hipster Friday. Denim is all about breaking the rules, but this season denim is making its own rules.
Stay fresh, stay fly.