Celebrities wearing double denim are embracing one of most divisive trends around. Despite the Canadian Tuxedo having a chequered past, the denim on denim trend has been enjoying a fashionable revival. When done right, double denim can look quite on-trend. Take a look at these celebrities wearing double denim and be sure to let us know what you think about their outfits.
1 Kate Bosworth
No one can work a trend quite like Kate Bosworth, and here she kicks off our list of celebrities wearing double denim. She teams her dark denim skinny jeans with a dip-dyed denim top. She breaks up the denim on denim look with a white tank top and also wears some flat ankle boots. Rounded sunglasses and layered necklaces complete this cool off-duty look.
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2 Chloe Sevigny
Chloe Sevigny works a summer-friendly look in a denim t-shirt and denim skater skirt. She sticks to basic accessories like a black beanie, wayfarer sunglasses, black handbag, and black sandals. This is a flirty, relaxed take on double denim that doesn’t involve the staple pair of jeans.
3 Gwen Stefani
Here, Gwen Stefani works a streamlined denim look by sticking to the same denim wash from head to toe. She keeps the indigo tones going with a blue colour blocked handbag. She also adds that extra wow factor to her outfit with some strappy chain embellished heels.
4 Rihanna
Rihanna is quite a fan of the denim on denim look, and here she teams a button-down denim shirt with a ladylike pencil skirt and nude pointed pumps. She also carries a matching denim-toned clutch. She keeps it strictly street, however, by teaming this fitted denim outfit with a shiny black cap and gold hoop earrings.
5 Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum looks relaxed in a chambray button-down top and boyfriend jeans. Teaming your jeans with a lighter coloured shirt is a smart way to make your outfit look less denim-y. She also breaks up her denim look with a tan belt and handbag, and sticks to a casual footwear choice of sneakers.
6 Ashley Greene
Ashley Greene sticks to a classic look of a denim shirt, skinny jeans, and black ballet flats. The look is simple and streamlined, and is a great off-duty outfit option. Oversized sunglasses and a tan handbag complete this casual daytime look.
7 Alexa Chung
Alexa Chung works a layered look by wearing a denim jacket and shorts under a girly navy duffel coat. Layered necklaces, lace-up platform boots, and an olive green handbag completes this denim on denim look.
8 Christina Hendricks
As you can see, the denim shirt and jeans combo is a popular one. Here, Christina Hendricks teams her light denim shirt with dark denim jeans and killer patent pumps. She also carries a structured two-tone handbag and wears dark oversized sunglasses.
9 Emma Stone
If you don’t want an obvious double denim look, make like Emma Stone and team a classic denim jacket with black denim jeans instead. A classic striped top breaks up the outfit and she also wears black ankle boots, a slouchy beanie, and wayfarer sunglasses.
10 Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr shows off her legs in some summery bleached denim shorts. She teams them with a button-down denim shirt for a cool and casual denim themed look. A large handbag, ballet flats, and oversized sunglasses added some polish to an otherwise relaxed denim outfit.
11 Kristen Stewart
Here, Kristen Stewart sticks to a classic combination of a white t-shirt and denim. She teams her dark denim skinny jeans, which she wears cuffed at the ankle, with a light denim top, partially buttoned up. White Converse sneakers complete this casual look.
These are just a few celebrities we’ve spotted sporting denim on denim looks. What’s your opinion on double denim? Which of these celebrities do you think pulled this tricky trend off the best?