15 brilliant ways to wear the denim trend without actually wearing jeans

by Eliza Grossman April 14, 2016

Our favourite fabric stretches far beyond the five-pocket flare. Everyday denim doesn’t mean only wearing jeans. We’re rounded up our 15 favourites that quench our thirst for denim without actually being pants. Throw away any preconceived notion of how to wear denim with a list of pieces that are anything but traditional. From bathing suits to sneakers, the trendiest pieces get the denim treatment making a cool and casual statement. Take inspo from Britney Spear’s and Justin Timberlake’s 2001 American Music Awards looks and update the duo’s style with some new accessories or a patchwork dress.

Click through our picks of the best denim alternatives to wear now.

See more ways to wear denim in our ultimate denim guide »

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Express Sleeveless Denim Cut-Out Culotte Jumpsuit ($98, express.com)

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Lisa Marie Fernandez Leandra Patchwork Stretch-denim Bandeau Bikini ($500, net-a-porter.com)

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Michael Michael Kors Maxwell Denim and Leather Wedge ($168, michaelkors.ca)

Sponsored by Michael Kors

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Asos Boohoo Patchwork Denim Pinafore Dress ($46, asos.com)

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Zara Denim Hat ($26, zara.com)

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Michael Michael Kors Sloan Small Quilted-Denim Shoulder Bag ($258, michaelkors.ca)

Sponsored by Michael Kors

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Pierre Hardy Charlotte Sun Denim Platform Sandals ($795, net-a-porter.com)

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J.Crew Denim Front-skit Skirt ($144, jcrew.com)

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Aldo Elora Slide ($150, aldoshoes.com)

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Club Monaco Stellha Indigo Wrap Skirt ($170, clubmonaco.ca)

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Stella McCartney Falabella Mini Denim Shoulder Bag ($1,300, mytheresa.com)

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Michael Michael Kors Ollie High-Top Denim Sneaker ($228, michaelkors.ca)

Sponsored by Michael Kors

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Butterfly Embroidered Denim & Leather Satchel ($3,445, saksfifthavenue.com)

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Gap 1969 Denim Kimono Wrap Jacket ($65, gapcanada.ca)

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Mango Studded Denim Jacket ($130, mango.com)

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