Dua Lipa Wore the Most Practical (but Sexy) Version of This Controversial, Hollywood-Loved Trend
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Denim, but make it Dua.
Instagram @dualipa
Canadian tuxedos have stayed on the periphery of what’s “in” for years, with celebrities including Katie Holmes and Meghan Markle slowly bringing the denim-on-denim look to the forefront. While typically all-over-denim outfits consist of a pair of jeans and a chambray top, fashion girls and stars have given it new meaning this year. Dakota Johnson wore a three piece denim set, including a cropped bustier, to Sundance, and Julia Fox — always one to play with the material — donned a dress constructed entirely out of jean waistbands. All this to say, all-over-denim in spring 2023 is about thinking outside of the box. Luckily, Dua Lipa showed us how to do it in the most practical way.
Dua did denim: Say that five times fast. The pop star posted a photo of her rocking a long denim dress with a slit practically to the sky on Instagram this week. There was a lot to take in — namely how sexy she made an otherwise full-coverage fit look — but in that one post, the singer gave us a masterclass in simplifying one of the season’s hottest trends. She opted for a single long dress, as opposed to a convoluted layering of denim pieces, and her look was somehow both timeless and on-trend. To help you shop the style, I found nine similar pieces you can grab from retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, and Madewell, with prices starting at just $31.
Kuraki Casual Button-Front Maxi Shirt Dress, $39; amazon.com
Banana Republic Utility Denim Midi Shirt Dress, $56 (Originally $140); bananarepublic.com
Madewell Denim Long-Sleeve Romper in Rushland Wash, $82 with code ELEVATE (Originally $138); madewell.com
Levi’s Shay Long Sleeve Denim Shirtdress, $118; nordstrom.com
Wash Lab Denim Long Sleeve Denim Shirtdress, $168; nordstrom.com
Reformation Amory Denim Midi Dress, $218; thereformation.com
Kuraki’s denim maxi dress is an easy and affordable way to try the trend, available at Amazon for just $39. You can create Dua’s signature slit thanks to the button-front closure, which allows you to play with the amount of skin you want to show. This pick is made from a tencel and cotton blend, which provides ample softness. According to one shopper, “the fabric is amazing and it fits well,” with another explaining that it’s “perfect” for dressing up and down.
Amazon
Shop now: $39; amazon.com
Wash Lab Denim’s dress at Nordstrom features a waist-cinching belt and raw hem, giving it both a flattering fit and lived-in appearance. Like Dua’s dress, it includes long sleeves with a button closure at the wrist and vertical felled seams that give the dress a structured look. And despite being designed to look rigid, this pick is made out of a stretchy fabric blend that includes both rayon and spandex.
Nordstrom
Shop now: $168; nordstrom.com
Reformation’s Amory Midi Dress similarly features visible stitching, creating an almost pleat-like illusion, while providing something a bit more summer-ready. The tank-style dress can easily be paired with an oversized blazer (or denim jacket if you’re really ready to lean into the Canadian tuxedo look), or worn as is during warmer months, giving it year-round wearability.
Reformation
Shop now: $218; thereformation.com
Shop more Dua-inspired denim styles, below.
Banana Republic
Shop now: $56 (Originally $140); bananarepublic.com
Free People
Shop now: $169; freepeople.com
Nordstrom
Shop now: $118; nordstrom.com
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