Distressed Denim «American Eagle Blog

Last month, we told you that 2015 is the year of denim. It’s everywhere — from jackets to skirts to button down shirts, and denim doesn’t only mean blue anymore. Some of our favorite denim pieces this season are grey, black and colored jeans. Since we can’t imagine a day without denim, we’ve pulled looks from the #AEOSTYLE stream to show you how to wear denim every. single. day. by adding a fun “plus one” (or two!) to each denim piece. Check out all of our denim plus one looks below.

Distressed Denim + Cozy Sweater

@jessica_ticko

Opposites attract, so pairing destroyed denim with a warm sweater is a perfect match.

Shop the Look:
AEO Denim X Jegging
AEO Boho Statement Neckalce
AEO Mock Neck Crop Sweater (Shop Similar)
AEO Wide Brim Fedora (Shop Similar)

Denim Shorts + Moto Boots

@jesslemos

Take your denim shorts into a new season by pairing them with an edgy moto boot.

Shop the Look:
AEO Destroyed Tomgirl Midi Short
AEO Lace Up Hammer Boot (Shop Similar)
AEO Oversized Cocoon Cardigan (Shop Similar)
AEO Soft & Sexy Dolman Jegging T-Shirt (Shop Similar)

Denim Shirt + Denim Pants

@meaghannbendis

Denim on denim never fails, especially when you use contrasting washes.

Shop the Look:
Hi-Rise Jegging
AEO Western Denim Shirt
Aerie Dolman Tee (Shop Similar)

Tomgirl Jeans + Knotted Top

@lisamarieprang

Add shape to a relaxed jean by knotting a loose shirt at the waist.

Shop the Look:
Tomgirl Jean
Aerie Long Sleeve Best T (Shop Similar)
AEO Lace Up Platform Sneaker (Shop Similar)

Denim Skirt + Plaids

@seriouslyclaudia

Plaid is rad, and we love how a bold pattern looks against a button down denim skirt.

Shop the Look:
AEO Button Down Denim Skirt
AEO Pullover Boyfriend Shirt (Shop Similar)
AEO Slip On Western Bootie (Shop Similar)

Black Denim + Metallics

@breakfastcriminals

Add some shimmer to your black denim with a metallic details.

Shop the Look:
AEO Sateen X Jegging
AEO Double Zip Stacked Heel Bootie (Shop Similar)
AEO Long Sleeve Jegging T-Shirt (Shop Similar)

Dark Denim + Long Cardi

@boufy

Keep things comfortable in a long cardi and your favorite pair of dark jeggings.

Shop the Look:
Hi-Rise Jegging
AEO Draped Open Cardigan
AEO Long Sleeve Jegging T-Shirt (Shop Similar)

Grey Denim + Brights

@sophistikatedstyle

Make a statement in distressed grey denim, one of our coolest washes this season.

Shop the Look:
Hi-Rise Jegging
AEO Soft & Sexy Racerback Tank (Shop Similar)
AEO Feather Light Waterfall Cardigan (Shop Similar)
AEO Double Buckle Heeled Bootie (Shop Similar)

Denim Jacket + Scarf + Wide Brim Hat

@samanthann92

Two accessories are better than one. A wide brim hat and a warm scarf add seasonal layers to a denim jacket.

Shop the Look:
AEO Classic Denim Jacket
AEO Plaid Fringe Scarf (Shop Similar)
AEO Wide Brim Fedora (Shop Similar)
AEO Ribbed Fit & Flare Dress (Shop Similar)
AEO Aviator Sunglasses (Shop Similar)

Colored Denim + Neutrals

@hndelavega

Keep olive jeggings in neutral territory by pairing them back to soft shades of brown and green.

Shop the Look:
AEO Sateen X Jegging
AEO Cable Knit Zip Sweater (Shop Similar)
AEO Side Fringe Heeled Bootie (Shop Similar)
Street Level Reversible Tote (Shop Similar)
AEO Wide Brim Fedora (Shop Similar)

What will be your denim plus one? Show us your denim trends using #AEOSTYLE on Instagram and Twitter or tell us in the comments below!

Tags: #AEOSTYLE, Denim, Denim Plus, Denim Shorts, denim skirt, denim trends, Denim X, destroyed denim, Distressed Denim, Fall, Hi Rise Denim X, Tomgirl Jean

Denim days are here, and we’re not just talking jeans – this season, we are rocking denim shirts, jackets and vests, too. We believe that denim goes with everything and that you can easily incorporate it into your everyday #AEOSTYLE. Plus, with fun updates to your basic jean like heavily distressed details and a hi-rise fit, you’ll never get bored of this true blue closet staple. We gathered some of our favorite #AEOSTYLE looks featuring the best denim of the season as inspiration, so check out all the looks below.

Distressed Denim