22 Colored Denim Pieces That Rival Your Basic Blues

There’s something about summer that makes even die-hard neutral-lovers want to inject some color into their looks. Whether it’s the balmy temperatures or sunny skies, we’re suddenly inspired to wear bright floral prints, vibrant swimsuits and yes, colored denim. Colored denim is an instant summer upgrade that typically involves no styling tweaks. We’re not saying you need to abandon your trusty blue jeans, but why not have fun with red, yellow or even pastel pink denim? Colored denim shorts are a great option for sweltering days, same goes for colored denim skirts and dresses. When the sun goes down and the temperature gets a bit cooler, top a look with a colorful denim jacket. Even better, you can wear your colored denim straight into fall just by adding a few extra layers. Read on for 22 colored denim pieces that will bring some happiness to your wardrobe and provide tons of styling options.

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22 Colored Denim Pieces to Give Your Basic Blues a Summer Makeover

River Island

Orange Denim Pencil Skirt, $72 at River Island
Free People

Washed Denim Overall, $98 at Free People
Boohoo

Plus Lilac Denim Skirt, $40 at Boohoo
By the Way.

Carmen Denim Button Up Dress, $66 at Revolve
Gap

High Rise Color Denim Mini Skirt, $49.95 at Gap
Sanctuary

Chili Wash Robbie High Waist Ankle Jean, $99 at Nordstrom
Monki

Wide Leg Jeans, $64 at ASOS
Topshop

Denim Short Dungarees, $68 at Topshop
J.Crew

Petite 8" Toothpick Garment-Dyed Jean, $125 at J.Crew
L'Agence

Celine Denim Jacket, $325 at Net-a-Porter
H&M

Skinny Regular Ankle Jeans, $9.99 at H&M
Hello Kitty x ASOS

Design Color Block Denim Jacket With Embroidery Detail, $87 at ASOS
Loup

Julia Jeans, $169 at Shopbop
Tommy Jeans

1990 High Rise Straight Fit Jean, $99.50 at Tommy Hilfiger
Urban Outfitters

Fitted Denim Mini Dress, $59 at Urban Outfitters
Current/Elliott

The Boyfriend Cutoff Denim Shorts, $178 at Nordstrom
Forever 21

Pull-Ring Denim Tube Top, $12.90 at Forever 21
Mother

The Tomcat High-Rise Straight Jeans, $258 at Anthropologie
Madewell

High-Rise Denim Shorts: Garment-Dyed Edition, $74.50 at Madewell
Nasty Gal

Come Together Denim Jacket and Skirt Set, $60 at Nasty Gal
Levi's

Plus Size 711 Cotton Skinny Ankle Jeans, $44.62 at Macy's
Glamorous

Dip Dye Denim Shorts, $60 at Topshop