Ah it’s almost time for TGIF drinks with the girlfriends and you know what that means – dress-down Friday! Ditch those form-fitting blazers that are strait-jacketing you both mentally and physically because hey, we deserve to be comfy after a long week at work, right? We’d love for you to be able to let your hair down with something more relaxed, so we’ve got some hot denim styling ideas for you to try out for yourself. Now go on, start daydreaming about denim and Fridays. We won’t tell.
What better way to relax than in a pair of wide legged denim pants? Pair with a dressy blouse and you’re ready to take on Friday.
Marni, Cropped Denim Wide Leg Pants, $578 from Net-a-porter
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Sometimes, semi-dressy blouses don’t work for me on a ‘dress-down Friday’ because I still feel the need to sit straight and be ‘proper’, when all I really want is to slump back in my seat for a few hours. A perfect get-up for that would be a relaxed pair of crop jeans worn with…yup, you guessed it, a casual tee.
Dr Denim, Hazed Mid Rise Relaxed Crop Jean, $105.58 from ASOS
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If you’re not into being an utter slob, why not go for something more feminine with a high waisted skinny jeans paired with an off-shoulder top? We are lusting over Liu Jo’s classic bottom up jeans, with a fit so snug and sexy we wouldn’t have it any other way.
LIU JO, Divine Bottom Up Jeans, $279
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We’ve heard people diss mom jeans, but we simply can’t wrap our heads around that. It’s all about the styling: Have it high waisted like this pair from Dr Denim, throw on a plain white oversized tee and you’re TGIF-ready.
Dr Denim, Edie High Waisted Slim Mom Jeans, $105.58 from ASOS
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There is no way you can go wrong with skinny jeans that shows off your legs. Keep it simple and wear it with a camisole or tank top, which will help to lock down the ‘sexy without trying too hard’ vibe.
LIU JO, Fabulous Bottom Up Jeans, $279
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On some days, you might find skinny jeans to be a little too snug for your liking. And yet you’re not into the whole boyfriend’s jeans kinda thing. The solution? Opt for straight cut jeans. We highly recommend Liu Jo’s Monroe jeans, because it’s poised in the sweet spot between a skinny and straight. Put on a blouse and you can feel comfortable and sexy all at once.
LIU JO, Monroe Bottom Up Jeans, $279
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Enough with the jeans, there are other forms of denim that you can rock on a ‘dress-down Friday’! Think a denim jacket that can be paired with crop pants, which to us sounds like the perfect fusion of office wear with casual wear.
Vera Moda, Tall Denim Jacket, $54.90 from ASOS
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We’ve all been scarred by Britney and Justin’s denim-on-denim fashion disaster back in the day, but don’t let that stop you from attempting it. Keep it simple and make sure that there is at least one item of clothing that isn’t denim.
Try pairing an oversized denim jacket with a straight leg jeans – and no cheesy denim fedora hats or flashy chains unless you want to be the talk of the town, in a bad way.
Stella McCartney, Oversized Distressed Stretch-Denim Jacket, $919 from Net-a-porter
The Row, Ashland Cropped Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans, $518 from Net-a-porter
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We’re absolutely crushing on this beaded denim jacket from Topshop Unique! Pair it with a floral frock or a cool white lace dress for that cute and casual look.
Topshop Unique, Rushmore Oversized Beaded Denim Jacket, $272 from Net-a-porter
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Prefer a more androgynous look? Get yourself a denim button-up shirt and put on some pants. Wear a red lip to inject that subtle sexiness to your ensemble.
Mango, Ruffled Denim Shirt, $59.90
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Dresses are our go-to whenever we’re too lazy to think of a outfit, because we only really need to decide on one piece of clothing and you’re done. So do yourself a favour and get a denim dress for lazy days.
Mango, Medium Denim Dress, $89.90
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It’s almost a given that Friday nights are for outings and maybe a cocktail or two. It’s way too troublesome to head home for a change before going out again, so skip that step by wearing a cute denim mini dress that is both suitable for work and drinks, like this pinstripe mini dress. All you’ve gotta do after work is to put on your dancing shoes and a statement necklace and you’ll be good to go.
T by Alexander Wang, Frayed Pinstriped Cotton-Burlap Mini Dress, $401 from Net-a-porter
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Trendy ripped jeans can come off as a little too try-hard, so tread carefully. Choose a looser fit and pair it with a shirt to give it an edgier look.
Topshop, MOTO Super Ripped Hayden Jeans, $106
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We haven’t forgotten about you pregnant ladies! Mother are amazing; holla if you’re a mother-to-be. You deserve to be comfortable during the gruelling nine months of carrying a child and this denim smock dress is the perfect ‘dress-down Friday’ outfit for you. Even if you aren’t carrying a child, you can still wear this dress for an oversized babydoll look.
ASOS, Maternity Denim Smock Dress in Mid Wash Blue, $73.90
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‘So you can keep me, inside the pocket of your ripped jeans, holding me closer till our eyes meet’ – ripped jeans are so popular right now that Ed Sheeran himself made a reference to them in his hit song. There’s really no better way to do ‘dress-down Friday’ than to lazily pull over a baggy sweater alongside a pair of baggy ripped jeans. Sorted.
Monki, Nibbled Denim Jeans, $84.46 from ASOS
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