Denim-on-denim ensemble that has been a consistent choice since the launch of this blog.
Unfancy Blog Celebrates a Decade of Style: A Look Back at Denim Evolution
As we approach March, the Unfancy blog is gearing up for its tenth anniversary. But let's take a moment to look back at a fascinating fashion journey - the evolution of double denim outfits.
Once considered a tricky style to pull off, double denim, or the "Canadian tuxedo," has transformed from a casual, sometimes criticized fashion choice to a celebrated and stylish trend. This transformation is evident from 2014 to the present.
In the mid-2010s, double denim saw a resurgence with multiple high-profile endorsements. Celebrities like Zoe Saldana began sporting double denim outfits, which received positive press by 2025, indicating wider acceptance and fashionable reinvention of the look.
By the late 2010s and into the early 2020s, styling double denim shifted towards blending casual denim pieces with more structured or delicate garments. This includes pairing denim shorts or jeans with blazers or delicate tops for a balanced look, as seen on social media posts and style guides from 2020 onward.
Fashion brands and style influencers also explored lightweight denim fabrics and different washes to make double denim more wearable and less uniform. Lighter-weight cotton sateen blends and varied textures began appearing in denim fashion, subtly changing how double denim could be styled.
Our blogger, who has been wearing denim on denim since the inception of their blog in 2014, recently stepped back into this trend. A 27-year-old version of the blogger is shown in an old double denim outfit, wearing an Aritzia 90's Ali Sherpa Denim Coat (wearing XS) and an Aritzia Homestretch Crew Long Sleeve Tee (wearing S). To avoid an arguably '00s look, the blogger chose the Sambas shoes. They are also carrying a Washable Canvas Tote and wearing the Mejuri Beaded Ring.
The blogger's new favourite coat matches their old favourite jeans. Complementing this outfit, they are wearing the Chan Luu Isla Necklace, Madewell Sculptural Droplet Statement Earrings (available in gold), and Abercrombie Mid Rise Baggy Jeans.
As we celebrate Unfancy's ten-year anniversary, we invite you to subscribe and keep up with the blog's posts. Whether you're a long-time reader or new to the community, we hope you enjoy this journey through fashion history and find inspiration for your own style.
You can find the blogger on Instagram, LTK, and Pinterest. For those interested in denim options similar to the ones mentioned, consider the Abercrombie Low Rise Baggy Jeans and Everlane Baggy Jean. The Sambas shoes bring an arguably '00s look into the '20s, so don't be afraid to give them a try!
- The Unfancy blog's tenth anniversary is fast approaching, marking a decade of exploring various styles, including a focus on 'un-fancy' looks and outfits.
- One such unfancy style that the blog has championed is the evolution of double denim outfits, transforming from a once criticized fashion choice to a celebrated trend in recent years.
- As we delve into lifestyle and fashion-and-beauty content, it's interesting to note how denim pieces, such as jeans and shoes, have evolved alongside this trend.
- For those seeking to replicate double denim looks from the blog, consider home-and-garden brands like Abercrombie for their baggy jeans and Everlane for their baggy denim options, while the Sambas shoes offer a modern twist on a throwback style.
