JEANS

A staple in nearly any wardrobe, jeans are an easy piece that can make outfits stand out. The best thing about jeans and

denim as a whole is that it can be either dressed up or dressed down. The only downside to jeans is that there are so many different options, thus an outfit can either be made or broken with jeans. With a varying amount of washes ranging from light to dark and numerous cuts you can style them any way possible. Slim fitting jeans work well with nearly any outfit, mainly because they compliment the wearer’s silhouette. Levi’s 511s are great slim fitting jeans whose quality definitely matches, if not exceeds the $50 price point. If you’re looking to go higher end or want a more personal experience with your jeans, look into raw denim. It may not be on the cheaper side, but it’s totally worth it, as it allows for the jeans to fade naturally according to how they’re worn.

SHIRTS/JACKETS

With denim, you have nearly unlimited options, as there are also denim tops available that can be styled with nearly

anything. Denim jackets can add another layer of depth to your outfit without complicating things too much. As with jeans, there are a wide range of washes available for denim jackets that can be used to fulfil any sort of color palette you have. Sticking to a normal wash such as a darker indigo gives you a greater field of versatility. When wearing a denim jacket, try layering it with basic colored shirts, such as a white, grey, or black T-shirt. Another layering option is a basic colored collared button down. It adds an edge that can really make an outfit shine. Check out stores like H&M or Zara for cheap denim tops that look nice. Higher end options include denim tops from brands like A.P.C. or Gustin. They’re much heavier than their H&M counterparts and are great for keeping warm during the cold nights.

ON THEM

Senior Parm Singh is seen wearing a denim button up from H&M, Striped T-Shirt from H&M, black jeans from Levi’s, and a pair of black low tops from Etnies. This outfit incorporates a darker wash denim button up and relies on it to take the attention off some of the louder elements in his outfit. It’s simple, but incorporates a few pieces that warrant some attention, such as the striped T-shirt.

“I like the denim button up because it kinda mellows the outfit out,” Singh said. “The stripes are loud, and I don’t want them to be too over the top, so by throw- ing the denim shirt on over it, it gives it a cleaner, more subtle look.”

Senior Hayden Jensen is seen wearing a six-panel hat from Supreme, a sweater that he thrifted from Goodwill, black T-Shirt from H&M, denim from A.P.C., and a pair of white Nike SB x Air Jordan 1s. This outfit incorporates a darker color palette and relies on the jeans to keep the rest of his outfit muted while allowing the shoes to be a pop of color. The pop of color allows for a unique, atten- tion grabbing element of his outfit to be shown off,

“I like picking new things up from Goodwill,” Jensen said. “It’s like giving something a second life. I’m also a huge ‘jeans and t-shirt’ guy, it’s what I always wear, so it’s only natural that my style reflects that. I gravitate towards darker colors during the fall months because they’re better suited for the colder weather.”

ON HER

Senior Maya Kelch is seen wearing a denim top that she thrifted from Avalon Exchange, black jeans from Levi’s, and a pair of Vans Eras. Maya’s outfit is a great example of how two different washes can work together to make a cohe- sive outfit. Maya’s splash of peach from her top also allows for another colorful element to expose itself without being the main piece of the outfit. The color palette also works well with the fall time, as the darker colors mesh well with the ideal colors of fall, and the softer tone of the peach top giving off a fading summertime vibe, similar to the changing colors of leaves.

“I love wearing denim, especially in the fall time.” Kelch said. “I can play with all sorts of layers and ideas, and with the weather changing, I’m able to throw on different pieces of denim and make an outfit that looks good. I love layering denim on top of denim and trying to not make myself look stupid while doing it.”