{"id":15851,"date":"2013-06-02T15:51:32","date_gmt":"2013-06-02T21:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rawrdenim.wpengine.com\/?p=15851"},"modified":"2018-05-09T12:30:03","modified_gmt":"2018-05-09T18:30:03","slug":"five-surefire-ways-to-dress-up-raw-denim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2013\/06\/five-surefire-ways-to-dress-up-raw-denim\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Surefire Ways To Dress Up Raw Denim"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As raw and selvedge denim continues to help fuel the growth of the premium denim market (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businessoffashion.com\/2013\/05\/premium-denims-tentative-comeback.html\">to the tune of $1.4 billion total value<\/a>), it&#8217;s no surprise to see how incredibly versatile the niche garment has become. Regardless of whether the environment and context is casual or professional, there&#8217;s a multitude of instances where throwing on your favorite pair just seems to &#8220;work&#8221;. However, in this article we&#8217;ll outline several ways to dress up your raw resulting in a more refined and polished appearance.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Pair With A Blazer<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_16853\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16853\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/RAWRnavyblazer.jpg\" alt=\"The Classic Navy Blazer\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Classic Navy Blazer<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The first and most surefire way to neatly emphasize your raw denim is to throw on a blazer. Blazers are iconic and classy, they go with almost every outfit imaginable, and they give off a more mature and sophisticated feel.<\/p><div class=\"related_posts evergreen_funnels\"><h3>Like this? Read these:<\/h3><div class=\"flex space-x-4\"><div class=\"related_post w-1\/2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2015\/10\/how-to-buy-first-sewing-machine\/\"><img width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewingmachinefeat-360x225.jpg\" class=\"left wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/sewingmachinefeat-360x225.jpg\" class=\"left wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/noscript><h4>How to Buy Your First Sewing Machine<\/h4><\/a><\/div><div class=\"related_post w-1\/2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2020\/03\/how-to-make-a-diy-face-mask-out-of-a-t-shirt\/\"><img width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/diy-surgical-mask-t-shirt-18-360x225.jpg\" class=\"left wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><noscript><img width=\"360\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/diy-surgical-mask-t-shirt-18-360x225.jpg\" class=\"left wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/noscript><h4>How To Make a Face Mask Out of a T-Shirt &#8211; DIY PPE<\/h4><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>If you happen to not own a blazer, don\u2019t go out and just buy a traditional black version. Try dark blue, khaki, or a subdued striped blazer. The black is still of course an option, but giving your outfit some color and life will easily amplify your raw denim and overall style profile.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Find The Right Footwear<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17193\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17193\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/red-wings.png\" alt=\"Red Wing Beckman\" width=\"600\" height=\"434\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17193\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Wing Beckman (source: StyleForum.com)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Changing up your shoes is step two and will definitely differ depending on the occasion. For business meetings or interviews,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/repositorymag.com\/shoes\/oxfords-vs-derbies-whats-the-difference\/\">a nice pair of <strong>Oxford<\/strong> or <strong>Derby<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0shoes could be the perfect fit.\u00a0Or if you\u2019re heading out for a date or nice night out, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2013\/04\/5-pairs-of-sneakers-to-be-worn-with-denim\/\">higher end, street wear sneakers<\/a> aren&#8217;t unreasonable. This could range from (but is by no means not limited to) a classic pair of\u00a0<strong>Jordan&#8217;s<\/strong> to your favorite set of\u00a0<strong>Nike&#8217;s<\/strong>\u00a0or <strong>Vans<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Those\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/2013\/02\/7-pairs-of-leather-shoes-that-complement-raw-denim\/\">staple pair of leather shoes<\/a> are certainly an excellent complement as well but it&#8217;s vital to set aside your work boots or your \u201cdaily beaters\u201d. The main goal here is to showcase those shoes you\u2019ve been keeping clean and stored away.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Bring Out The Button-Down<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_16857\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16857\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16857 \" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/05\/RAWRbd.jpg\" alt=\"Acne Isherwood Bleached Denim Button Down (source: tenuedenimes.com)\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Acne Isherwood Bleached Denim Button Down (source: tenuedenimes.com)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>If a blazer is too much, or if changing your shoes isn\u2019t enough for the occasion, then a simple and easy alternative is putting on a button-down. There&#8217;s an immense variety with button-down shirts, in that some are extremely formal, while others can lend a more industrial, yet clean, look to your outfit. The key is to prepare according to you destination.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Tidy Accessory Detailing<\/h2>\n<div style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Tanner-Goods-Standard-Belt.png\" alt=\"Tanner Goods Natural Standard Belt\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tanner Goods Natural Standard Belt (source: TannerGoods.com)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>From wristwatches and rings to hats and eyewear, accessorizing correctly can really make your raw denim and overall look stand out. \u00a0If the environment is very professional but not overly conservative, creating a unique, yet tidy, color scheme always helps too.<\/p>\n<p>Though wearing every accessory known to man can be overkill, a low maintenance and effective starting point is strapping on a proper watch. Particularly with a dark, rigid pair of raw denim, incorporating a suitable watch can leave a much more seasoned impression.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re similar to me and prefer to tuck in your button-down shirts too, you&#8217;d be well served by incorporating a proper belt. You absolutely can\u2019t go wrong with a standard black leather belt, but as is the case with blazers, adding some colours and little more personality into the mix never hurts.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Stray From The Beaten Path<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_17192\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17192\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17192\" title=\"Naked &amp; Famous Selvedge Chino Beige\" src=\"https:\/\/www.heddels.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/nf.png\" alt=\"Naked &amp; Famous Selvedge Chino Beige\" width=\"600\" height=\"534\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-17192\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Naked &amp; Famous Selvedge Chino Beige (source: nakedandfamous.com)<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Instead of your standard indigo blues, look into equipping yourself with black or even khaki-coloured denim. Some great examples are the <strong><em>Nudie<\/em> Jeans Black Wax Coated<\/strong>, which are extremely versatile and look great; and the <strong><em>Naked and Famous<\/em> Denim Chino Khakis<\/strong>, which can be used for any nice occasion or even around the town. These denims don\u2019t fade like standard indigo denim does, and will most likely stay fresh since they probably won\u2019t be worn everyday.<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that raw denim is never out of the equation when you\u2019re dressing up for a more professional or formal occasion. There are many numerous options to achieve the proper look you need, and the bottom line is to just try something out of your comfort zone and experiment.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any related tips or approaches additional to the above, let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As raw and selvedge denim continues to help fuel the growth of the premium denim market (to the tune of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":85368,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4792],"tags":[1055,1829,2514,102,2512,2510,1169,1122,4753,113,60,2515,946,2511,391,221,1032,2513,222],"acf":{"published_feed_date":"2013-06-02 15:51:32"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.8 (Yoast SEO v21.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Five Surefire Ways To Dress Up Raw Denim<\/title>\n<meta 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