Denim is a great year-round fabric that easily transitions from season to season. In the warmer months, put aside the heavier pieces and opt for lighter version of this casual wardrobe staple.
Here are some of our favorite chambray and denim styles for straight and curvy figures that are great for summer. (We have also discovered Nordstrom’s incredible denim fit guide to help you with all of your jeans purchases online. Check it out.
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| Look for skirts that sit lower on your hips, and dresses and tops with empire or drop waists. Follow your bodyline when buying clothes and you will not go wrong! | ||
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| Soft-Straight Current/Elliott Denim Heart Dress, $298 Shopbop.com |
Straight or Soft-Straight Gap Distressed Denim Mini-Skirt, $49.50 Gap.com |
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| Straight Mike & Chris Ronner Denim Biker Vest, $251 Shopbop.com |
Soft-Straight A.P.C. Sleeveless Denim Dress, $200 Lagarconne.com |
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| Wear skirts that sit at the waist and give your figure definition. Dresses and tops should come in or belt at the waist. | ||
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| Curved Forever 21 Pintucked Denim Dress, $27.80 Forever21.com |
Straight-Soft or Curved True Religion “Abby” Denim Skirt $209 Bloomingdales.com |
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| Straight-Soft or Curved McQ Denim Zip Pencil Skirt, $195 Net-a-porter.com |
Straight-Soft Ann Taylor Denim Chambray Jacket, $89 Anntaylor.com |
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