Denim Essentials 2017 Edition: You Have Got To Own These Statement Pieces!

We have been seeing denim making many appearances season after season. From the denim on denim trend to statement pieces that you can wear all year long, denim is an effervescent trend that lives in our wardrobes, long after other clothing pieces are done for! We’ve been watching how the trends have been evolving and love the many different adaptations that are coming up. For this list, we put together a full collection of denim pieces that have been the top dogs, sported on the ramp and on celebrities alike and are in their entirety, totally chic! Go ahead, take your pick and your love for this baller fabric to a new level!

1. Cropped Hem Straight Leg Jeans

The high waisted variety of this style has been a top pick because it makes that booty seriously pop! The cropped hem gives it a vintage look (without being pricey like an actual vintage) and are perfect to show off your charming shoe collection!

POPxo Recommends: Cropped hem jeans with step waist (Rs 2,699), Cropped jeans with cut-outs (Rs 3,499)

2. The Denim Jacket

One foolproof way of rocking the denim on denim trend is the trusty old jacket! There are denim shirts and tops, but none give you the badass oversized look than the denim jacket. All you need is a solid undershirt and you are good to go!

POPxo Recommends: Denim jacket with applique (Rs 3,499), Denim Jacket with Ruffles (Rs 3,499)

3. Two Tone Jeans

The two tone denim jeans is differentiated from its counterparts in terms of a patch of lighter or darker fabric in the inseam of the jeans. The more current varieties are coming in double tones in the form of small patches or as stripes along the outer seams. The style is a notch higher than your regular blues, so go for it when you need to spice up your casual game!

POPxo Recommends: Only two tone cropped jeans (Rs 3,499), Urban Outfitters high rise cropped jeans (Rs 4,531)

4. Front Slit Denim Skirt

Our leggy fashionistas have been showcasing this flirty style all season! The midi has taken the top spot with front slits and we cannot keep calm! Have a formal engagement? Go for the pencil fit or just stick to the mini skirts for your outdoor concerts and lunch dates!

POPxo Recommends: Koovs denim midi skirt (Rs 1,699), Liquor & Poker front slit pencil skirt (Rs 2,999)

5. The Heavily Distressed Bottoms

We were quite excited when ripped jeans became a thing, even if our mothers keep offering to stitch them up! This season though, saw the ripped turn to distressed and we can’t help but acknowledge how this bizarre look manages to be so flattering!

POPxo Recommends: Urban Outfitters rebel mom jeans (Rs 4,531), Urban Renewal recycled blown out Levi’s jeans (Rs 5,190)

6. The NOT BLUE Jeans

If your wardrobe looks like the insides of a Smurf’s belly, it’s probably because of the hordes of blue jeans stacked in there! We have seen a surge of white and other sombre hues replacing the baby blues, looking equally dashing as the latter. Go ahead, add these tones to your wardrobe, we know denim is the best way to do it!

POPxo Recommends: Glamorous white ripped jeans (Rs 2,695), Liquor & Poker black faded jeans (Rs 3,995)

7. The Embroidered Pair

We love this artistic rendition of the basic denim jeans. The work on these pieces are ranging from bold florals to dainty night sky like prints, all in a league of their own! If you are a fan of expression through clothing, this trend will keep you company all year long!

POPxo Recommends: Liquor & Poker light blue embroidered jeans (Rs 3,995), Rose embroidered ripped jeans (Rs 3,499)