If I were to ask you how to style a denim dress, your first thought might be with a cowboy hat at a Beyoncè concert. The staple boasts a distinctly Western aesthetic that its blue jean fellows (denim jackets, jeans, jorts, etc.) typically don’t. And because of that, denim dresses can sometimes feel a little harder to style or like they’re best suited to summer weather.
Don’t relegate it to the back of the closet once winter comes, though. Even your strapless minis can survive the season. Just accessorise well, and you can make any dress outfit feel sleek and elegant. For example, the addition of snakeskin knee-high boots (a Rihanna-approved pairing) will give your look a high-fashion vibe. A khaki trench coat and Mary Janes, meanwhile, inject a much-needed dose of polish into the casual style, while the addition of a suede jacket will introduce a bit of autumnal flavour.
Ahead, I’ve curated all the chicest and easiest ways to style a denim dress for the winter ahead. Here are all the best styling tips that will help you transform your jress (jean dress) for the season.
Glamour’s denim dress styling edit
With Snakeskin Shoes
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If it’s good enough for Rihanna, it should be good enough for all of us. The makeup mogul loves a good denim-and-snakeskin moment, having worn the combo on dozens of occasions throughout the years. Test-drive the outfit idea for yourself by styling your own long-sleeve denim dress with a pair of knee-high faux-snakeskin boots, like the street-style look above.
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Over Jeans
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