Heatwave or no heatwave, summer is coming to a close and you're going to have to start thinking about your autumn wardrobe soon enough. Thankfully, the girlies at Copenhagen Fashion Week have come up with a genius, albeit a little lazy, fashion solution: adding a pair of jeans or jorts underneath your summer dress.
This combination is nothing new, Katie Holmes gave everyone quite the fright rocking the combination back in 2022, while everyone from Ashley Tisdale to Sienna Miller had this ensemble on repeat during the Y2K years.
Like the distant rumble of leggings under dresses coming back, we understand the pairing might be a little triggering for the millennials and gen X-ers among us, but don't be intimidated to try the trend again with these easy steps.
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A mini dress with a free or empire waist is your most failsafe bet when it comes to trying the ensemble for yourself, while a midi or maxi dress works, a nightie or prairie-style mini contrasts well with denim. Plus, this is the way you can extend the life of your much-loved summer dresses. It's also a great way to wear your fanciest pieces in a more casual setting; Cecilie Bahnsen and Molly Goddard dresses do well over some worn out, vintage Levi's.
Speaking of denim, opting for a straight-leg style is wise; skinny jeans are going to take your straight back to the Indie Sleaze years, while baggy jeans might add too much volume. The style stars of Copenhagen Fashion Week largely wore the look with flip flops, but ballet flats and trainers with a slim profile would also work well.
Still not sure how to wear it? Here's where to shop the pieces you'd need now:
Cecilie Bahnsen Oberra Tiered Fil Coup Shell Mini Dress
DÔEN 'Almadia' mini dress
Molly Goddard Babydoll Taffeta Dress
Arket Long Denim Shorts
Levi's Vintage Levi's 501 Medium Wash Jeans - W32 L32
AGOLDE + NET SUSTAIN 90's Pinch Waist Jeans
Ancient Greek Sandals Saionara Jelly Pvc Flip Flops - Clear
COS Minimal Leather Trainers
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Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
