If you’re a usual Trendsetters at the U reader, you know how obsessed with denim we are. So, we figured that we were way past due for a whole denim-inspired shoot. So, without further ado, here is the long-awaited Downtown Denim shoot.
Mackenzie
DOWNTOWNNNNNNNN!!!! There are few things that I like more than a denim jacket and downtown Missoula, so I was really fond of this shoot. I really liked my outfit so much so that i have committed the biggest crime of outfit repeating (Lizzie McGuire reference) and wore it a few days before for my birthday outfit. My shoes I got on sale from Old Navy from when I was a senior in High School. They have walked so many miles and not only are they very comfortable they are very fashoniable with the pointed toe. They might be my least expensive pair of shoes ($6) and my most worn within the past winter and fall. My pants are from Romwe, that online store that is similar to SheIn and Cupshe. I got them for around $15. I think they are really comfortable and can really make an outfit feel more professional and not as casual. My shirt is a little sleeveless white crop top from Target but I actually borrowed it from my roommate (thanks Constance!) The star of the show I believe to be is my thrifted jean jacket. I am so in love with this piece in my closet and I think it might be my favorite. I picked it up at Goodwill about a month ago for $7!!!! It is the best thing in the world and I would consider this such a steal since it is not only the PERFECT wash, but it also is the brand Eddie Bauer. I love it so much. I finished my look with my Fossil brand watch in rose gold.
Erin
I’ve only lived in Missoula for seven short months, but I’ve quickly fallen head-over-heels in love with the downtown area. Any given weekend, you can find me grabbing a coffee at Liquid Planet, restocking my tea supply at Butterfly Herbs, or finishing up some homework at Break Espresso. There is so much to do here and the shops are so friendly and inviting. And the walk across the river? It’s so beautiful I could melt.
I had a ton of fun with this photoshoot. I love denim and end up incorporating it into almost every outfit I wear, so it was hard to pick just one piece! I eventually made my mind up and went with these gorgeous wide leg pants. I got them at a shop in Madrid this last summer, so they are very special to me. They are perfect because they are loose enough to keep me cool in the summer, but cover up enough to keep me warm in the fall and spring. I decided to pair these babies with a turtleneck I got from a Goodwill here in Missoula. It’s one of my favorite pieces, and it makes any outfit a little more cozy. I couldn’t be happier with the combination, it’s so cute and so comfy all at the same time. Hope to see you all downtown!
Nancy
When I think of denim, I think of my favorite jean jacket and how gosh darn hard it is to find the perfect pair of jeans! So when we decided to do a post about denim, I knew I wouldn’t be rocking any jeans, but instead my favorite denim overall dress! As you can probably tell by now if you read our 90s post or peeked my Instagram, I am a huge fan of this overall comeback. This overall dress is one of my favorite versions of this fashion trend. Purchased about a year ago at Forever 21, this is one of my favorite pieces for any time of the year. I love how this dress brings some whimsy to whatever I’m wearing, whether it’s chilly out with my grey striped turtleneck from Gap or in the summer with a tank top and flip flops. To complete this downtown denim look, I wore my Blowfish sneakers from Olive+Iron and sunglasses from Target. I’ve had a great time pretending it’s spring these past few weeks in outfits like this!
Madison
I wish we could’ve done this photoshoot at least 10 more times because I just love wearing anything denim! Denim is such an important piece in my closet and you can style it in a lot of ways, so it was hard just to choose one piece. For this look, I decided to make my jeans the center piece by wearing a simple black shirt from H&M and my black vans. The best part of these high waisted mom jeans is that they were only 6$ from a thrift store and they feel super authentic. Mom jeans are very trendy at the moment and I’m all for it! You can wear them with just about anything for an effortlessly fashionable look, and they look amazing on everyone.
Dina
“Denim is huge for fall, but it always huge and it always will be. It’s universally accepted by kids, teenagers and adults.“
-Mossimo Giannulli
When we’re walking downtown, we might see that most of people there are wearing denim, maybe not all of them, at least one or two.
This Denim Downtown shoot with Trendsetters was fun and I’m glad that I could spend my Sunday with a little sun downtown and wear my denim with these people.
Before we had the shoot, we walked for little bit in downtown as a group to find a good spot for our photoshoot, which was fun.
One fact about me, I don’t usually wear denim and in the past I didn’t wear denim. I was not big fan of denim until after 2017. As I mentioned before in my Meet the Trendsetters post, my favorite closet item is a skirt. However, after I joined Trendsetters I tried to find some denim that I liked and that looked good on me and now I am in love with denim. I also just realized that most denims are blue and blue is my happy color.
For this photo shoot I grabbed my long ripped jeans that I have had for almost 8 years and still look new because I don’t usually wear them. I got them from Indonesian Traditional Market and it probably cost about $5 and I put it together with my cute and favorite blue top and denim jacket that I got from H&M.
Finally, I decided to wear my beautiful sparkling heels that I got from Forever 21.
Aline
There are few things I love more than denim. Denim jackets, jeans, denim button-ups, overalls, I’m there. Denim is a true classic, constantly evolving from decade to decade and I don’t know about you, but during this particular decade, I can’t get enough. For this shoot I was psyched to incorporate one of my favorite pieces, my black ASOS overalls. I wear them at least twice a week and this is one of my go-to looks. My bright red sweater from H&M creates a fun contrast within the black denim and is a fun statement piece. I finished off the outfit with my white converse and I was ready to head downtown with some of my favorite ladies!
Jazzer-Rae
I feel like denim has really been in lately, it’s timeless and so versatile. It took me awhile to get on the overall train but I am so glad I did. I have been OBSESSED with this overall dress from H&M that I am wearing for this outfit. I love it because I can wear a sweater under it and some tights during the colder months but I can also just throw on a tee underneath when the sun is out. For this outfit I decided to keep it simple for a more down to earth feel, I am wearing a long sleeved pink shirt from H&M of course and my go to classic black Converse. Oh, and don’t forget accessories! I decided to throw on my favorite gold hexagon earrings, which I have been absolutely been loving lately. So casual and so cute!
Photography by: Jazzer-Rae Englert | @skeletonxsmiles and Chy Gonzalaz | @_simply.classic_
