Double Denim Done the Summer Way

June 7, 2021

Emily Ratajkowski always marches to the beat of her own drum. Especially when it comes to fashion. Just look at all the stylish “maternity” clothes she sported during her pregnancy. Now she’s gone ahead and showed us how to successfully pull off summer double denim. Pairing a Prada denim bra top and baggy jeans, Emily made wearing a Canadian tuxedo in warm weather appear effortless. But it’s trickier than it looks. You need to steer clear of heavy denim. You also need to make sure your arms or legs are exposed. Or even both. Because there’s nothing worse than sweating in denim. Some brands do the work for you by offering matching sets. Although you should feel free to mix labels. You don’t have to go matchy-matchy, either. Go ahead and combine that dark wash top with almost bleached jean shorts. It’s actually easier than trying to exactly match shades from two different brands. Ready to give it a go? See below for the coolest summer double denim looks.

Summer Double Denim

Outfit #1

AG Denim Corset Top, $168 at Shopbop
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AG Selina Skirt, $215 at Shopbop
Outfit #2

Ganni Striped Denim Corset Top, $115 at Matches Fashion
Outfit #2

Ganni Mixed Stripe Denim Shorts, $185 at Shopbop
Outfit #3

Nanushka Charley Organic Cotton Halterneck Denim Top in Creme, $295 at Nanushka
Outfit #3

Stella McCartney Tie-Dyed Denim Shorts, $525 at Net-a-Porter
Outfit #4

Balmain Cotton-Denim Crop Top, $570 at mytheresa.com
Outfit #4

Balmain Frayed-Edge Denim Shorts, $876 at Farfetch
Outfit #5

Mango Oversized Denim Vest in Medium Blue, $79.99 at Mango
Outfit #5

Mango Contrast Denim Miniskirt, $49.99 at Mango
Outfit #6

Versace Jeans Couture White Denim Corset Tank Top, $236 at SSENSE
Outfit #6

The Frankie Shop Jacinta Belted Shorts in Faded Black Wash, $87 at The Frankie Shop
Outfit #7

Alberta Ferretti Cropped Bleach Denim Top, $475 at Farfetch
Outfit #7

Alberta Ferretti High-Rise Jeans, $795 at Farfetch
Outfit #8

Zara Striped Denim Vest, $39.90 at Zara
Outfit #8

Zara Striped Denim Skirt, $35.90 at Zara
Outfit #9

COS Short-Sleeve Shirt in Blue, $89 at COS
Outfit #9

& Other Stories Dream Cut Denim Shorts in Light Blue, $59 at & Other Stories

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.