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Home • Fashion

Summer Denim Guide

Summer Denim Guide
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Flared Jeans

Lightly flare jeans are perfect for an easy Summers Day, especially when worn with an Oxford shirt – like Garcelle Beauvais.

Summer Denim Guide
02
Ripped Detail

Strategic rips, like these in Halle Berry’s jeans, add a hip, edgy vibe to your Summer ensemble.

Summer Denim Guide
03
Skinny Fit

Flaunt toned thighs and calves in super skinny jeans like Rihanna’s that show off every inch of toned muscle!

Summer Denim Guide
04
Relaxed Cut

Whether traveling between countries or hopping between parties, a relaxed fit denim is an easy way to move in style.

Summer Denim Guide
05
Trouser Style

Add a bespoke vibe to your ensemble with peg-leg, or trouser style denim’s like Rihanna’s.

Summer Denim Guide
06
White Denim

Nothing says summer staple like a crisp, white jean. Try it in a sleek, slim cut like Beyonce’s.

Summer Denim Guide
07
High Waist Jeans

Want to enhance “trouble” areas? Then go with this tummy tucking, figure flattering high-waste denim like this one on Kelis’.

Summer Denim Guide
08
Gray Denim

Switch things up with gray jeans for an instantly hip vibe like Keri Hilson’s.

Summer Denim Guide
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Slim Fit

Show off your curves in figure hugging slim cut jeans like Tyra Banks’. They hug tight around the ankles all the way up through the hips and waist.

Summer Denim Guide
10
Acid Washed Denim

Break with the norm by opting for a retro-inspired acid-wash rinse like Eva’s!

Summer Denim Guide