Ways to Wear a Denim Shirt

The Denim Shirt - Topshop

This oversized boyfriend fit pale denim shirt from Topshop has become a wardrobe staple for me, I don't quite know how I lived without one. I think it appeals to me most due to the fact I feel like a painter in mine - a real artist! I'm going to show you a few ways I like to wear mine and hopefully inspire you to get the most out of your classic denim shirt....

The Layered Jumper

Silver Metallic Jumper with Zip Back - H&M

Black Leggings - H&M

Studded Slipper Shoes - Topshop

Orange Loose Knit Jumper - New Look

Leggings - as before

Shoes - as before

Layering your shirt with a jumper or cardigan adds the extra warmth needed for chilly days and buttoning your shirt up to the top adds interest and gives off that geek-chic vibe. I like to wear these outfits to lectures, I feel comfortable but still stylish. You can tuck the bottom of the shirt in for a more polished look.

The Casual Sunday

Freedom Newspaper Tee - Zara

Converse Leather Hi-tops

Leggings - as before

This outfit is perfect for lazy Sundays - a print tee, open shirt, converse and lots of chunky jewellery are perfect for slobbing about in or meeting up with friends for a chat. You can also see me wearing this outfit here.

The Shirt & Skirt

Black Drape Back Skirt - Primark

Shoes - as before

I think this might be the first outfit post of 2012 featuring bare legs! Of course, I'll be wearing this with tights if the weather's not great. I bought this skirt last week and I'm finding I can pair it with almost anything.

Roll your shirt sleeves up for a artsy relaxed look and add jewellery here and there. 

The Leathers

Heart Print Dress/Top - H&M

Leather Jacket - Peacocks

Chelsea Boots - H&M

Belt - H&M

Another way to layer your denim shirt - pop it over a printed tea dress and add a chunky belt to tie it all together. Cropped leather jackets look great over shirts and I've paired mine with leather boots for a harder edge, grunge look.

Hopefully I've inspired some of you - I'd love to know which is your favourite outfit and how you wear your denim shirts. I'm currently on the look out for one in a dark denim and I even think this summer I'll be purchasing a denim jacket which I've always been opposed to in the past!

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