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All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide

Denim is constantly evolving. Right now, chic silhouettes and curve-loving jeans reign supreme.
By Joiee Thorpe · Updated October 27, 2020
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Pile on The Layers

Mackage fringe scarf. 2nd Day wool vest. McGuire denim vest. Day Birger et Mikkelsen pants. Cocoa Jewelry bracelet. Mehary Jewelry ring. Charlotte Olympia flats. Colored bracelets, stylist’s own.

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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The New Denim: The Sexy Pencil Skirt

McGuire pencil skirt, $209, Saks Fifth Avenue

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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The New Denim: The Coat Dress

One X OneTeaspoon “Le Hustle” coat, $198, revolveclothing.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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The New Denim: The Super Cute Romper

2nd Day jumpsuit, $225, day.dk

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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The New Denim: The Boxy Top

T by Alexander Wang top, $270, shopbop.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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The New Denim:

Basic Terrain military jacket, $265, basicterrain.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Glam Up Your Distressed Denim

Camilla and Marc top. R13 jeans. Lena Bernard earrings. Ruthie Davis pumps.

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Trendspotting: Double Trouble

Diesel two-tone jeans, $348, diesel.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Trendspotting: Patchwork

Earl Jean patchwork jeans, $54, steinmart.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Trendspotting: Embroidery MiH

“Linda” jeans, $265, us.mih-jeans.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Trendspotting: Stirrups

Wildfox “Sloan” mid-rise skinny stirrups, $179, Los Angeles, 310-855-9030

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Trendspotting: Coated Metallics

Hudson Jeans, $220, hudsonjeans.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Mix Tailored With Slouchy

Smythe blazer. Teatum Jones blouse. Basic Terrain “Eden” pants. Sigerson Morrison booties. Ring, stylist’s own.

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Retro Wave

Get your seventies vibe on with these extreme flares.

Henry and Belle jeans, $162, shophenryandbelle.com

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Retro Wave

Frame Denim “Le Flare de Francoise” jeans, $239, net-a-porter.com

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Retro Wave

True Religion “Jessie” jeans, $198, truereligion.com

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Blues for Everybody

Got curves? We’ve got you covered with fits for all shapes.

CJ by Cookie Johnson jeans, $198, cjbycookiejohnson.com for stores.

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Blues for Everybody: Thigh Masters

We love how these shape, sculpt and contour!

Levi’s 311 shaping skinny, $65, belk.com.
7 For All Mankind relaxed skinny jeans, $198, 7forallmankind.com.
Gloria Vanderbilt “Kim” skinny flare jeans, $48, Kohl’s.

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Blues for Everybody: Comfort Zone

Cute and comfy all in one!

AG Jeans Jetsetter leggings, $176, agjeans.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Blues for Everybody: Comfort Zone

Deni mocracy Anarchy Knit Skinny in City Lights, $207, denimocracyusa.com

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Blues for Everybody: Comfort Zone

Gap 1969 legging jeans, $70, gap.com

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Blues for Everybody: Small Waist, Big Tush

Accentuate curves with a high-rise.

American Eagle Outfitters jeggings, $50, American Eagle Outfitters.

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide
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Blues for Everybody: The Tummy Tucker

Oprah is not the only one feeling this waist cincher.

Lisette L Montréal jeans, $120, lisettel.com.

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Blues for Everybody: Rock Star

We’re talking four-way stretch, ample fit, hip and thigh control available in tall, petite, plus-size and maternity.

Old Navy “Rockstar” mid-rise skinny jeans, $35, oldnavy.com

All About The Blues: ESSENCE's Denim Guide