Out of the blues

Choose a pair of denims keeping your body shape in mind. Do not blindly follow trends

It is the fabric that never goes out of fashion and a pair of jeans remains to be the most universally acceptable garment. The summer of 2013 is experiencing a playful ‘denim therapy’, suggesting fashion transformation for men too! Denims are no longer the blue-coloured plain and baggy styled outfit. With different cuts and plethora of washes, it has for sure outgrown the conventional image. Here are some hot fashionable denim trends for this season:

Go for colour

Colours are a hit this season. Denims are no longer restricted to being just blue. People are seen experimenting with various neon and pastel shades. From pink to yellow to green, you are free to pick your shade.

Denim-washes

One may try the stone-washed denim to get the look and feel of worn out denims. As snowy effects come in vogue with new wash flavours, you can also play up your fashion quotient with snow-washed jeans. Or else simply look cool with the ripped-off look wash. Oil-stained looks too are available with a garage washed denim for that individual style statement.

Accessorise it

Play up light blue denims with bright huge belts. With cool vintage denims, wear leather belts in shades of brown and black. Slim belts will do the trick. leather shoes go well with the vintage denims.

With colourful denims, try floaters or canvas shoes. Wear Suspenders (either in leather or elastic) that keep hanging. Raw denim completes the look with colourful shoes. Go for Scottish check with the Fedora hats. Choose a hat in solid colour if you are wearing light blue denims.

Wear them differently

Denims can be played up in different forms and looks. Styling it up the right way can give cool playful look for every occasion, whether it is a formal go, friendly encounter, planned outdoor, or a late night party! Colourful denim with white or pastel colour shirts is an easy day wear or can be an evening wear too.

Double-denim

Ideal wear would be dark blue denim worn with light blue denim shirt. Pair indigo knits with denims. It will go best with vintage versions. Short denim sleeveless jackets are to be worn with vintage denims over a khakhi or black shirt. It will create a perfect outdoor look. Wear denim dungaree in shades of blue with bright colourful tees. It offers a travellers’ imagery. Raw denims (dark blue/indigo) with white shirt (especially Chinese or mandarin collar). It’s the right evening wear.

Do’s

• Go for slim fits, the two-toned jeans in prints or colours, as they are at present ruling the trends.
• Have at least one colour in your look (either a colourful trouser or shirt or even an accessory) to complement the feel of the season.
• Accessorise it well.

Don’ts

• Don’t even experiment with boot cuts, anti fits or loose fittings cargos; they now don’t do justice to your looks.
• Colourful denims should never be worn with same colour top. For example if you wear a pink denim, try and wear it with white top.
• Never mix and match more than three colours in overall look. Else it would be a fashion disaster.

courtesy ITC John Players