Denim-on-Denim Dos and Don'ts

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Mixing and matching your denim can be risky business. Instead of veering towards a Texas Tuxedo, here are my tips for head-to-toe blues.

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Denim-on-Denim Dos:

1. DO make sure the denim washes are different shades of blue. If you choose to wear a light blue denim shirt, opt for a darker shade of blue in your denim skirt, shorts or jeans and vice versa.

2. DO opt for denim shirts that are in chambray or lightweight denim, otherwise they'll look too bulky and heavy or like you're wearing your boyfriend's shirt. It should be tailored to fit you.

3. DO wear neutral-colored accessories for a chic, sophisticated look. A brown leather belt and tan wedge sandals are great items to pair with this look.

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Denim-on-Denim Don'ts

1. DON'T wear acid wash denim. It's dated. Period.

2. DON'T wear colored denim pieces together. Denim-on-Denim works best with blue washes only.

3. DON'T wear head-to-toe denim to the office. This is a look appropriate for the weekend, it's far too casual for the workplace.

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