Coloured jeans: fashion fad or fashion fave?

g star orange skinny jeans

Every now and then, a celeb trend emerges that rocks everything we know about fashion. When we saw Princess Eugenie in that designer hat, when David Beckham wore his headband, or when Sinead O’Connor shaved her hair off, for example – we all try to decide whether we too might be able to pull off the look, or whether it’s just another fashion fad destined to fade before it filters down to us mere mortals.

With coloured jeans currently hitting the newspapers, celeb mags and now inevitably our high street shops, it’s become clear that daring denim is here to stay. So, throw away the rule books that state that dark jeans are slimming, and forget everything you’ve learnt about acceptable colour combinations - because color is in, and it has taken over the world of denim.

If you fancy giving coloured jeans a go, but haven’t quite mustered the courage to buy a mustard pair (as seen on Victoria Beckham) you should try wearing a pair in purple. It’s only a couple of shades away from your familiar indigo jeans, and from there you can work your way into more adventurous tones – such as the fab bright orange Arc 3D super-skinny GStar jeans available at Very.co.uk.

Of course, then there’s the inevitable question: what should you wear with your new jeans? Remember that the jeans are the statement, so it’s best to team them with slightly more neutral pieces – whether that’s a black vest top, a cream blouse or a nude jacket, as Cheryl Cole wore last summer with a pair of mint green skinnies.

You should also avoid over-accessorising or – heaven forbid! - wearing a matching jacket. Otherwise, you may run the risk of looking as though you’ve just arrived from the nineties. Once you’ve mastered these simple rules, the world of coloured jeans is your oyster. 

And, if you can’t find the right colour in the right style, why not simply purchase them in white and dye them yourself!