5 Fresh Ways to Wear Acid Washed Denim – Glam Radar

Known for its marbled and mottled stone washed look, acid-washed denim is the trendiest style in the late 80s. Despite the name, no acid is used. Most of the denim washes are blue, but some are black and gray for where the marbled effect is bolder on darker denim, and more subtle on faded denim.

  1. Opt for statement-making acid washed ensembles.

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Back in the day, acid-washed jeans, denim jackets, and shirts are the typical denim items. To make your style look fresh, look for uniquely styled dress in acid washed denim like a mermaid dress, cut-out dress, backless dress, or even acid washed jumpsuits. You could also look for acid washed jeans from skinny fit to straight legs, to boyfriends and track pant silhouettes. Opt for the rise that complements your figure especially if you have short legs but long torso. High-rise acid washed jeans or shorts will look best on you.

  1. Pair your acid-washed items with chic pieces.

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Since denim screams casual and acid washed may look punk, balance the cool looks by teaming them with chic pieces. For instance, if you’re a fan of chambray shirt in acid washed style, pair it with a chic pencil skirt instead of typical jeans. Acid-washed skirts and shorts may look great on crop tops, but to make them look fresh, go for structured and feminine tops like a sleek button-down shirt or a blazer that will make your looks modern while maintaining that laid-back feel.

  1. Complete your grunge looks with acid washed denim jackets.

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Though faded blue denim and distressed styles are the common essentials of a grunge look, seeking for acid washed styles make your looks more interesting and stylish especially in faded blue denim because the effect is softer and prettier. It’s like wearing abstract patterned denim in shades of blue and white that’s refreshing and isn’t highly distressed. Best worn with graphic tops, acid washed denim jacket cleans up the look of your distressed top. Pairing acid washed denim jacket with gray tee is moodier while it works best with black and burgundy.

  1. Make your casual outfit cool with acid washed denim.

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Plain denim styles and faded denim styles are common preference that can be seen on our current street styles. So, freshen up your casual style with a cool ambience of acid washed denim whether it’s a shirt, skirt, jeans, overalls, or shorts. Just pair them with your casual pieces from tank tops to sporty jackets as well as classic knitwear to create that casual cool vibe perfect for your street looks.

  1. Look for acid washed denim items in distressed styles and team them with sexy pieces.

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Acid-washed denim styles are statement-making already. So, add more interest to your look by opting for the distressed look of denim with mottled or marbled design. Pairing them with sexy pieces like a crop top, tube top, backless top, cutoff shorts, off shoulder blouse, sheer tops, corset tops and such makes you look more stylish and expressive. Feel free to mix and match your wardrobe ensembles to create the look that work best on you, and make a fashion statement on the streets.

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