How to Wear Bright Coloured Denim

How to Wear: Bright Colored Denim
Bright, colorful denim is one of this spring's biggest trends. With colored denim ranging from pale pastels all the way to the brightest cherry reds, it's a fun way to add color to your outfit. Wearing colored denim, however, can be a little daunting. But if you do it right, it can be really fun!

This is not a trend that we thought we would get into, but our wardrobe needed a bit of a mix up and we knew of a few ways we could add it in

For many of us, the worry is that bright denim is, well, too bright. Paired with other bright colors and accessories, you might think that you're standing out just a little too much. For the wary college girl who wants to try colored denim, here are three toned down looks you can rock with bright denim. Here is a few ways we plan on mixing it up. We are trying to stay away from your standard white or black tees, but we're sure they will be added into the flow.



This look can go from day to night with the swipe of a pair of shoes. Pair a flowy black top with mint or turquoise denim, and add neutral or subdued accessories to tone down the look.



A classic white tee paired with bright blue denim can never go wrong. And instead of intense colorblocking across your whole outfit, pick a shoe or nail polish that will help you put the colorblocking trend to use. Top it off with a simple but fun necklace, and you're set.



For bright red jeans, pair them with neutrals: a wrap-around shirt in beige and fun, yet simple flat sandals. You'll look bold and daring, but not like you're overdoing it.

Their look about Birght Coloured Denim (from Seventeen)

Kara



“I’m a huge fan of colored denim in general, but green is definitely my favorite! Today I paired these standout jeans with a white, chiffon top, but I also love wearing them with another bright shade, like coral or yellow. Don’t be afraid to go all out!” Web intern Kara’s shirt and pants are from Forever 21 and her shoes are from Urbanog.

Diandra



“The fashion world has been turned upside down with bright denim—now your jeans are the focal point of your outfit!” Seventeen’s Style Council member is wearing a top from Alloy, jeans from Mixology, and shoes from Charlotte Russe.

Ashley



Seventeen news editor Ashley loves the colored denim style: "My friend picked me up from the airport wearing these jeans, and I immediately made her take me to Urban Outfitters so I could get a pair! They're so bright and fun, it makes it OK to wear jeans to work. And this ZARA top was perfect for color-blocking, my favorite summer trend."

Stephanie



This Seventeen entertainment and lifestyle intern says, "I love wearing colored denim because it allows me to play around with a traditional material. All of the different rainbow colors stand out from the crowd and I love wearing brighter colors when the weather's warmer. It's such a fun spring trend! It's always tricky matching a top with colored denim, but I try to pick something that has all different colors including the color of my jeans. I always make sure the colors I'm pairing together never clash!"

Dana

Seventeen’s photo intern said of her look: "I love the look of colored denim because it's a quick way to make a cute outfit! I love pairing my colored jeans with a printed shirt or another bright color to really stand out!

Amanda



Seventeen advertising intern Amanda loves her pink denim look: "These are fun, bright and the perfect way to spice up my wardrobe!"

Maria

Seventeen reader Maria says of the stylish, bright look: “Plain denim is so comfortable and versatile, but it can get boring, which is why I love my bright skinnies.”



Jessi

Former Seventeen Style Councilmember Jessi says of her look: "Why not mix up your wardrobe with some bright and colorful denim? I got these turquoise shorts from Brandy Melville in SoHo and paired it with a simple white tank making for a cute, bright and summery look!"


Tessa



The Couture Lust blogger said of her look: “Bright orange Jimmy Taverniti denim cutoffs are perfect with this top for a color-blocking moment!



Elyse



The Fixation Files blogger said of her look: “I wanted to add a little extra color to this patterned top, and these bright green jeans were the perfect way to do it. Colored denim makes any outfit more interesting, and adds a fresh spin on a go-to shirt.”

Sorelle



The Sorelle in Style blogger said of her look: “I like to dress up my bright denim a bit with a blazer and pair it with a shot of neon for some added fun!”

Samii




Seventeen Style Council member Samii says of her look: "I am loving this trend because the pop of color that you can get from the jeans. I paired this with a nice graphic tank top and a neutral belt. It is the perfect balance of color and design."

Jessica



“I love bright colored denim because I can look high fashion, and still feel like I’m wearing my favorite old blue jeans. My coral jeans are stretchy and comfy, but they definitely stand out more than basic skinnies.” Seventeen web intern, Jessica, paired her Joes jeans with an Aritzia blouse and Aqua nude patent wedges.

Macey



“These cobalt jeans are beyond comfy— so much so, that I’m going to pick up another pair in coral. They’ve been sitting in my closet for a few months because I was hesitant about trying this trend, but after finally wearing them, I totally get it!” Seventeen assistant Macey’s jeans are from Gap.

Nia



I made these rainbow-bright, denim shorts! Here are the DIY steps:

Step 1: Choose a pair of old jeans and cut the bottoms off to make shorts (try them on first and mark where you want to cut them.)

Step 2: Use either your fingers, tweezers, or tongs to fray the shorts, then place them in a small container of 75% bleach and 25% water. Wait until they’re either white or a very light blue color, then take them out and let them dry 80%.

Step 3: Using a tie-dye kit, start coloring. Make sure you dip the sections in either horizontal or vertical lines, then let them dry completely. Afterwards, put them in the washer and dryer and enjoy your super-cute shorts!


Anna



“I love bright jeans and this pair is my favorite. They fit so well and are a little higher at the waist so they look great with a tucked in blouse and sky high wedges!” Seventeen’s photo assistant is rocking a top and jeans from H&M, her mom’s vintage belt, and Bandolino shoes. PS—her floral ring is courtesy of theSeventeen fashion closet!

Natalie



Seventeen Style Council member Natalie says, "I have been in love with colored denim shorts. I live in shorts for summer and having a bright pop of color is always fun. I love pairing my hot pink denim shorts with other bright pieces of clothing. The tribal print on this shirt is so cute and the tribal print is really in style. I would recommend pairing bright denim with other bright pieces to make more of a statement. Also, cool funky jewelry looks great too. Dont skimp out on the colorful pieces... It's summer so go all out!"