double denim

Matching denim outfit

Double denim is wearing a denim jacket with jeans—two pieces of the same fabric in one outfit.

Once considered a fashion faux pas, the look has cycled between ridicule and acceptance: He's really committing to the double denim today.

Also called a Canadian tuxedo.

Related

dad jeans · indigo · blue jean · Canadian tuxedo · selvedge · Americana · blue collar · grunge · rock and roll · dungarees · retro fashion · chambray · stonewashed · blue · workwear · trousers · patchwork · rivets

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Opposites
fabric coordination

double denimpattern mixing

Combining different fabric designs

fashion formality/sophistication

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Formal evening dress code

formal wear · business attire · evening wear · cocktail dress · haute couture

fashion risk/boldness

double denimplaying it safe

Avoiding unnecessary risk

neutral palette · minimalist style · classic style · understated elegance · capsule wardrobe

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G