Denim dresses aren’t just for little kids – here’s how to style them

Denim dresses are a classic ’90s style that, like their bucket hat and grunge-inspired companions, have found their way to our modern-day shopping lists. Don’t let their childhood connotations fool you. Denim dresses can be sexy and stylish wardrobe additions for the 2021 woman. Don’t believe us? Check out these four stylish denim outfits for summer shopping inspiration.

1. Western-inspired

Denim dresses aren't just for little kids. Here's how to style them

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The Western detailing in the top is heightened by the model’s leather mid-calf boots. For a toned-down western look, throw on a leather jacket or jump into the style with both feet and with fringed accessories.

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Cohen Crocodile Knee High Leather Boots Black

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IRIS & INK

Iris & Ink Woman Genivieve Croc-effect Leather Ankle Boots Black Size 40

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Rag & Bone

Rag & Bone Woman Abel Buckled Leather Ankle Boots Black Size 36.5

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Churchs

Ketsby leather Chelsea boots Black

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Mytheresa

Allsaints

Sara Boot Black

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L'Intervalle

Bonn Black Leather

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Allsaints

Cohen Knee High Leather Boots Black

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Stuart Weitzman

Stuart Weitzman Woman Fringe-trimmed Suede Ankle Boots Black Size 7

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2. Modern-day Rachel Green

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Tap into your inner ’90s Rachel Green from Friends and tie a sweater around your waist (for later-in-the-day practicality, if anyone should ask). Pile on an assortment of puka shell anklets and chunky hoop earrings to complete the retro-inspired look.

Éliou

Sandro Gold-plated Bead Earrings - Blue

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Tohum Design

puka shell necklace - Gold

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Luv AJ

Baby Amalfi Tube Hoops in Metallic Gold

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Adina's Jewels

Pave Large Butterfly Huggie Earring in Metallic Gold

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$88.00

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Francesca's

Melody Puka Shell Beaded Necklace - Multi

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$22.00

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Rebecca Minkoff

Puka Shell Enamel Huggie Hoop Earrings

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$48.00

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ALIGHIERI

The Orbit Of The Writer Gold-plated Hoop Earrings

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Wanderlust + Co

Moonbeam Threader Sterling Silver Earrings in Metallic Gold

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3. Unbuttoned & oversized

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Edgy and a little bit ’80s, wear your denim dress unbuttoned and oversized like this cool fashion week guest. Paired with black denim pants and heeled boots, this all-denim look is screaming for an ’80s sing-a-long evening.

Ganni

Womens Mixed Stripe Denim Oversized Shirt Dress - Stripe - Moda Operandi

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Re/Done

Stove Pipe Cropped Distressed High-rise Straight-leg Jeans - Black

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Diesel

Snap Button Denim DE-LIFY Mini Dress size M

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Kendall High-rise Skinny Jeans - Black

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12 Storeez

belted denim shirt dress - Blue

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311 Shaping Skinny in 4x Stretch New Ultra Black

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7 For All Mankind

button-up denim shirt dress - Blue

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Levi's

Mile High Super Skinny in Black Celestial

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4. Cinched-in

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Cinch-in and draw attention to your waistline with a strategically-placed belt. Paired with a mini hemline and shades, who knew a denim dress could be so sexy?

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Womens Marfa Square-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses - Brown - Moda Operandi

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Suede Wide Waist Belt Brown

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Velvet Canyon

Womens Zou Bison Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses - Brown - Moda Operandi

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B-Low The Belt

Lennie Belt in Black

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Reiss

Reiss Cleo - Monokel Eyewear Acetate Sunglasses in Black, Womens

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Isabel Marant

Lecce Leather Belt - Tan Brown

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Ray-Ban

Oval Flat in Metallic Gold

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Maison Boinet

Womens Stone Buckle 40 mm Nappa Leather Belt - Brown - Moda Operandi

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