When you think of spring, pastels naturally come to mind. Not that there's anything wrong with that. After a long, drab winter, we all can use a little color pick-me-up. But pastels for spring, to paraphrase Miranda Priestly, isn't exactly groundbreaking. Sporting dark denim for spring, however, is pretty novel.
Shades like navy, ink, indigo and midnight are more associated with fall and winter than spring. We like taking (fashion) risks, though. Plus, there's something about rocking the deeper blue hues that makes any ensemble feel elevated. Some you can even get away with wearing to work. Although you should check with HR first.
If you feel like you simply can't commit because you'll feel separation anxiety if you're not allowed to go the pastel route, relax. You can always wear lilac, baby blue, mint or peach up top or on the bottom to balance things out. Don't sleep on primary colors, either. Add a concentrated pop of red, yellow, blue or green to really amp up the look. You can totally go the double denim route, too. Which is why we included everything from jeans to shirts to jackets to skirts to dresses. Of course, you may want to break things up a bit with some colorful footwear.
Ready to revamp your spring wardrobe strategy? Then keep reading to find the best dark denim pieces of the upcoming season. They also work great for in-between dressing.
Miu Miu Raw Denim Bra Top, $1,320 at Moda Operandi
J.Crew Denim Mini Skirt in Resin Wash, $54.50 at J.Crew
Zara ZW Marine High Rise Straight Pocket Jeans, $49.90 at Zara
Loewe Anagram Cutout High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $1,050 at Net-a-Porter
BDG Bella Baggy Jean in Dark Blue, $59 at Urban Outfitters
Beaufille Knox Jacket in Blue Wash, $670 at Beaufille
Tibi Denim Midi Skirt, $445 at Net-a-Porter
PAIGE Genevieve High-Rise Flare Jeans, $229 at Anthropologie
Reformation Amory Denim Midi Dress, $218 at Reformation
COS Arch Jeans Tapered in Dark Blue, $120 at COS
PAIGE Carmen Denim Blazer, $400 at Net-a-Porter
Max Mara Centro Jeans, $595 at Matches Fashion
Saks Potts Blue Bier Denim Midi Skirt, $291 at SSENSE
The Frankie Shop Clemmie Jeans in Dark Indigo, $139 at The Frankie Shop
Zara TRF Heart Denim Jacket, $59.90 at Zara
Rag & Bone Casey High-Rise Flare Jeans, $225 at Anthropologie
Ulla Johnson The Genevieve High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $480 at Net-a-Porter
COS Oversized Denim Western Shirt in Dark Blue, $135 at COS
Anine Bing Blue Carrie Jeans, $250 at SSENSE
Modern American Farrah High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, $168 at Anthropologie
Saint Laurent Neo 80's Denim Jacket, $1,550 at Matches Fashion
Mango Skinny Push-Up Jeans in Deep Dark Blue, $34.99 at Mango
AGOLDE + Net Sustain Hilla Frayed Organic Denim Maxi Skirt, $240 at Net-a-Porter
Pixie Market Denim Bomber Jacket, $79 at Pixie Market
Zara Z1975 Belted High Rise Cropped Wide Leg Jeans in Blue, $49.90 at Zara
Paloma Wool Emanuel Flared Denim Maxi Skirt, $196 at Nordstrom
