There is an in-between style of outfit problem that is solved best by a denim dress. You want to look chic but not fancy. You want something that will work in summer without needing extra pieces or effort.
You want the comfort of a dress with the low maintenance stalwart-ness of denim. That specific pairing eludes most closets, which is why we curated this collection. Denim dresses can range from barely functional to dreamworthy.
We’ve been choosy about what we include because fabric weight matters enormously. Too heavy and it will wrinkle and choke you throughout the day. Too light and it negates the reason you’re even wearing denim to begin with.
Fit is just as crucial. A button down style shirt dress in light chambray makes a vastly different statement than a form-fitting dark denim
skirt dress, and we love both because they work for different people and different occasions. You’ll find jeans dresses that take you through anything life can throw at you this season.
Pants lengths and maxi dresses that you can throw on with bare legs and sandals for a low-key weekend look. Ta-da tee-lengths that can stay casual for your smart-casual office or step it up enough for a lunch date where you want to show you put in some effort. Belted silhouettes that give you waist without being too precious about it.
We carefully considered lengths because denim midi’s have been having a particularly good moment and are genuinely flattering and current without trying too hard. Denim jeans dresses can also span a color story that affects how you can wear them. Light wash is perceived as casual and hot-weather weekend appropriate.
Dark wash is largely accepted as being able to pass almost anywhere. We wanted jeans dresses that could do it all, which is why we included options at both ends of the spectrum. A denim dress will never go out of style.
Trends will have splurges on embellishments and details that come and go, but denim dresses will just keep being quietly amazing. We’re happy when they do make their way back into the limelight. These are our favorite versions to actually buy and own.
