Spring fashion: 7 ways to love denim

Denim overall shorts

Kristen Kerr of Ottawa (and Elite Model Management) models this season’s denim trends. “I enjoy gymnastics,” she says; she also plays beach volleyball, does stand-up paddle board (SUP) and “lots of yoga.”

Open-knit linen sweater, Tiger of Sweden ($139). Denim overall shorts, Mavi ($108 at Sporting Life). Chunky acrylic ring, Aldo ($10).

Mixed tones

A dropped-waist dress mixes different tones of denim in one flirty look. A denim bag and sneakers kick in more of the blues.

Cotton chambray dress, Jonathan Simkhai ($295 at Holt Renfrew). Cotton chambray sneakers, Old Navy ($17). Mixed-media bracelet, Aldo ($25). Denim and leather bag, Michael Michael Kors ($268).

Updated jacket

Cropped sleeves and a vibrant blue update the classic denim jacket. Patchwork is a major trend-these jeans make it pretty with swatches of eyelet and florals.

Cotton/spandex denim jacket, Gsus Sindustries ($165). Perforated triacetate/polyester top, 3.1 Philip Lim ($515 at Holt Renfrew). Cotton/spandex denim jeans, Guess ($138). Leather slip-on sneakers, Tiger of Sweden ($189). Metal and acrylic bangles, Aldo (four on model’s right arm, one on left arm; $15 for set). Sparkly metal bracelet, Express ($23).

Denim shirtdress

A go-everywhere shirtdress features a camouflage-look floral print and slightly curved hem.

Cotton denim shirt-dress, Joe Fresh ($29). Leather boots, Tiger of Sweden ($359). Crystal and sterling silver earrings ($139) and necklace ($67), both Thomas Sabo. Synthetic-leather tote bag, Aldo ($55).

White denim

Pair white denim with washed-out blues for a fresh, light take. Embroidered distressing adds texture to these loose-fit cropped jeans.

Cotton denim top, William Rast ($80 at Hudson’s Bay). Cotton denim jeans with studs, Levi’s ($109). Cotton denim oxford shoes, Gap ($70). Metal and leather bracelets, Michael Kors and Marc by Marc Jacobs ($55-$175 each, at Holt Renfrew).

Slouchy jeans

Step up your denim with the new slouchy-fit jeans that taper in through the leg. A loose tee and high- heel sandals finish off the effortless-cool look.

Cotton T-shirt, Tiger of Sweden ($99). Cotton/spandex denim jeans, Fidelity ($210). Leather and synthetic-leather sandals, Aldo ($110). Cotton blend chambray scarf, Old Navy ($23). Metal cuff bracelet, Express ($25).

Pencil skirt

Pair a pretty cropped top with a denim pencil skirt for a flattering spring look. (Recognize this shot? It appears on the cover of our March/April issue!)

Nylon/rayon top with hand-embroidered flowers, Hilary MacMillan ($260). Cotton/polyester/Lycra denim skirt, Hudson ($298). Watch with denim strap, Guess ($160).

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