Jeans are a staple in many people's wardrobes. Their durability and comfortable fit make both trousers/shorts and upper garments a safe bet to pull out of the wardrobe in the morning. Denim is charming enough to dress up with a blazer, but also dress down with a simple white t-shirt. Below we look at three ways to wear denim this summer.

Revival of the denim shorts?

Some may argue that denim shorts belong in the 80s or at the campsite by the barbecue. For a long time, the garment has been overshadowed by a number of other choices of shorts. Choosing denim shorts is not the easiest, as you don't want to wear a model that is too tight across the thighs, which happens if you cut off a pair of regular slim-fit jeans, for example. If you have a pair of wider jeans that you no longer wear, these can be used as shorts to give them a new lease of life. Your denim shorts should have a width that makes them both comfortable to walk around in, but also look aesthetically good for a pair of shorts, without being too tight. That said, one tip is to go up a size from regular size. Pair with a white t-shirt and cardigan for a casual look.

Full denim

Wearing an outfit consisting of a pair of jeans and a denim jacket/shirt may seem obvious in theory, but can be more difficult to achieve in reality. Here it is important to work on the fit and jeans wash. Choose to combine your jacket and jeans in almost the same wash, preferably well-worn with a nice patina. Add a white t-shirt and a pair of black loafers for a break from the denim. If you choose to break up the washes with a darker wash and a lighter one (as shown in the picture), we think darker jeans/shorts create a good foundation. The fit is important regardless of the wash - think a shorter, slightly boxier jacket and straighter jeans.

Raw denim

Raw denim is a darker and heavier pair of jeans in an unwashed model that is usually used in winter for its coarser denim fabric and dark shade. However, we want to highlight this model also for the summer months. Pair them with lightweight dark blue fabric sneakers and a short-sleeved shirt (possibly a Hawaiian print for an extra twist). Keep it tone-on-tone, in this case towards the blue colour scheme, but a white t-shirt or oxford shirt always works, summer or winter.