How to Use denim in a Sentence

denim

noun
  • He's wearing faded denims and cowboy boots.
  • The jacket comes in a denim trucker style embroidered with red, white, and blue stars.
    Sydney Odman, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2022
  • But her denim obsession extends to light-wash ankle-grazers, too.
    Eni Subair, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Classic denim goes glam with sequins, beads and rhinestones sewn in intricate patterns.
    WSJ, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Simply having responsible denim to model in the first place is a mark of progress, Swanepoel adds.
    Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Feb. 2022
  • This trend is all about turning up the intensity and attitude of your denim, with a nostalgic twist.
    Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 3 Sep. 2024
  • During the first year of the pandemic, your denim drawer probably sat untouched.
    Claire Harmeyer, PEOPLE.com, 1 Feb. 2022
  • Decked in their best colour combinations, attendees proved that mixing neon pink with bright orange or denim with a hint of neon green is always a good idea.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 6 Feb. 2022
  • Rocky, 33, meanwhile, wore a Louis Vuitton denim outfit with yellow, blue and green scarfs tied around his neck.
    Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE.com, 14 Feb. 2022
  • Deep, royal and muted shades of blue made their way down the catwalk in all forms: fur jackets, denim, wide-legged pantsuits and structural pieces that looked like liquid latex.
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2022
  • Myopic, one-track trends are on the decline; in 2022, a denim lover can choose from myriad iterations.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Fox and Ye attended the Kenzo fall/winter show on Jan. 23 in matching denim outfits.
    Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2022
  • The thick knit would look perfect with a denim skirt and boots.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Nov. 2022
  • His denim shorts were low enough to pull off this look.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 June 2024
  • Many high-end denim brands have come and gone since Paige launched in 2004.
    Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Our raison d’etre or arete is to be the world’s most durable denim.
    Ted Williams, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Pair it with denim shorts, flowy pants, skirts, jeans, and more.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Go with heels and a button-down blouse to dress up your denim.
    Lindsey Greenfeld, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Brooke Shields has big plans for the most special denim in her life.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The singer and his wife, Janice, matched in denim with a Western flair for at a 1977 event.
    Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Madewell has won us over once again with its mid-rise denim.
    Emily Cieslak, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The crewneck knit going for $498 is made to pair well with your go-to sweats and denim.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Lucky Brands Jeans Take up to 40% off denim and up to 75% off select sale styles.
    Heath Owens, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Also, Robinson adds, be sure to keep the denim's weight in mind.
    Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2022
  • Dress that necklace or bracelet up with a silky slip or dress it down with a pair of raw-hemmed denim.
    Gaby Keiderling, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Ahead are the 30 best denim shirts for men that will go with just about everything.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The artist gave her viewers a moody selfie in a gray T-shirt, dark wash denim jeans, and black gloves.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2022
  • Lopez styled the trendy denim simply: with a loose short white tee and white sneakers.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 2 May 2022
  • The post also found the 29-year-old wearing a black t-shirt and denim shorts while seated next to her dad on the car.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 July 2023
  • Or consider his graphic Farm Rio tee in concert with their denim cutoffs and Isabel Marant high-tops.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2024

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