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Home • Fashion

Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces

These are the must-have denim trends of the season! 
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
ASOS
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 23, 2020

Denim never really goes out of style. You can never go wrong with your favorite distressed straight-legs or your trusty jean jacket. However, there does come a time when the trends of the moment offer up a fun refresh for your denim arsenal.

The denim looks of summer 2019 are anything but boring! From festive prints and chic cuts to western influences and asymmetrical lines, there’s something for every stylish woman out there!

If your denim is looking shabby and you need a trendy reboot, we completely understand and we’ve got it under control!

Shop below for our favorite picks!

01
The Printed Two-Piece
Printed and colorful two-piece sets are all the rage this summer and what’s not to love?! Off White Snake Hacked Off Denim Jacket, $140
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
Topshop
available at Topshop $140 Shop Now
02
The Sexy Denim Dress
While denim dresses are nothing new, we’re loving the plethora of options including dressy, flowy moments! Jodi Wrap Maxi Dress, $109
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
Nordstrom
available at Nordstrom $109 Shop Now
03
The Bermuda Short
While short shorts may be a summer mainstay, we’re loving this summer’s trend of longer, super chic Bermuda shorts. Allie Jean Short, $88
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
Reformation
available at Reformation $88 Shop Now
04
The Paperbag Waist
From jeans to shorts to skirts the paperbag waist is the cute and comfy denim wave of the summer. Chambray Paperbag Waist Culotte, $60
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
Eloquii
available at Eloquii $60 Shop Now
05
The Western Nod
The western wave is showing no signs of letting up and we’re so here for it. From jeans to jackets, you can find western details all over! Sheldon Western Denim Jacket, $180
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
Need Supply
available at Need Supply $180 Shop Now
06
The Asymmetrical Skirt
The denim skirt is back in full effect with a twist! The asymmetrical skirt is definitely a fun way to add some pizazz to a denim skirt. Acid Trip Skirt, $98
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
Shopbop
available at Shopbop $98 Shop Now
07
The Girlfriend Denim Jacket
Denim jackets are another staple but we’re loving the girlfriend cut! It’s oversized but not bulky and really it’s all we’ve ever needed. Denim Girlfriend Jacket, $64
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
ASOS
available at ASOS $64 Shop Now
08
The Mom Jean
If you don’t have your mom jean game in order this is the summer to get it together. The chic cut is perfect with heels and a statement top and available pretty much everywhere. Mom Jean, $98
Take Your Summer Denim Up a Notch With These Key Pieces
Revolve
available at Revolve $98 Shop Now
TOPICS:  Denim denim trends summer trends summer trends 2019