The "New" Denim Top

by Laura Perkins


Denim is having a moment. And I kind of can't get enough of it.  I'm not just talking about jeans (although cropped wide leg and vintage hi rise, I see you!...and am currently crushing), but denim tops, skirts, jumpsuits, jackets and dresses have been a huge trend this spring that I'm really into. I will say that I'm still on the hunt for a denim dress. (Whenever I see one, I instantly think of my mom who always loved them and would make me try one on whenever she took me shopping as a teenager. Or she wouldn't buy me anything! Hah. That was her rule. And a pretty great one, thinking back on it. Emmy, if you're reading this one day, I will probably do the same thing to you! Lol). Call it the late 90's comeback, but denim is actually really cute. I'm a fan. Today, however, I wanted to focus on denim tops. I'm sure we all have a button up chambray shirt from many years ago that became a closet staple but that's not what I'm referring to. What I'm calling the "new" denim top can be any shade of denim (I'm really digging the medium washes right now which have that 70's vibe) and you can try it in many fun styles like off the shoulder, ruffles, embroidery, bell sleeves or knotted details (like what I'm wearing in these pics). Rock your denim with some low block heels and you've got that cool girl look. Denim goes with almost anything. If you're really adventurous, try denim on denim! Hey, it's a thing! I am so sorry to say that this top is unfortunately out of stock at Madewell but here are some super chic denim options available at Madewell, Anthropologie  and J.Crew (three of my favorite stores).

Top: Madewell (old, similar)  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Madewell (old, similar)  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Madewell (old, similar)  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Madewell (old, similar)  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Madewell (old, similar)  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Madewell (old, similar)  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Madewell (old, similar)  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke

Top: Madewell (old, similar)  ||  Black Jeans: American Eagle  ||  Low Block Heels: Marion Parke