The denim dress is your off-duty wardrobe essential

A hardworking wardrobe hero

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When it comes to easy-to-wear transitional dresses, denim styles are usually high on the list. This season however the wardrobe staple has had a reimagining and it's back and chicer than ever. 

Alongside traditional shirt and pinafore styles, the denim dress had had a trend-led refresh in the form of corseted bustier shapes, ideal for your next night out, as well as vintage inspired skirted styles perfect for tapping into the coastal cowgirl trend that's taking hold right now. 

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Colour-wise, it's still all about the blue wash, whether it be something light and distressed, classic and clean or Indigo with show stopping seam details - the message is clear; Blue rules all.

When it comes to styling your denim dress, there really are no rules. Western boots are of course a firm favourite but you can also dress up your denim by pairing it with ballet flats or Mary Janes. For your next night out, court heels will give an '80s twist. Try a colour pop red pair for a fun contrast to blue denim.

Want to update your wardrobe to jump on the trend? Here's our edit of the best denim dresses to shop now...

Jazzria Harris
Freelance Fashion & Beauty Writer

Jazzria Harris is a freelance fashion and beauty journalist with over 8 years experience working in the industry. At just 4ft 11, she’s an expert in petite dressing and previously wrote the column Jazz’s Short Stories giving tips and advice on dressing for petite proportions. Her wardrobe staples are a great black blazer, a hardworking slip skirt and of course a great pair of heels (for the extra inches, of course). Jazz has written for publications including ELLE UK, heat magazine, Eliza, Women & Home and more.