Denim on denim, or mixing separate jeans items into one ensemble is a style trend that keeps on coming back, year after year. I enjoy it as a fashionable option for looking pulled together, for kicked back weekends and casual events. You may also style double denim to look fabulous for more dressed up occasions — a trend that began on the street style blogs and has now moved into many women’s daily outfits.

Styling top to bottom denim does require practice, but — there are various tricks which, if ignored, can make you look out of style, or like you just stumbled in from the wilderness. To help you not experience that fashion disaster, here are our must follow fashion rules for how to wear double denim now to have a fabulous, street style vibe.

Want to appear confident and on point in double denim? For an simple, light look that telegraphs modern fashion, try sporting slouchy denim separates together. Play with various combinations and fabric washes to put together an outfit that fits like it suits your personal fashion look.

Are you not sure what matches with what? When in doubt, choose a breezier denim shirt to match with a darker wash blue jean or denim skirt. Or perhaps try try matching denim pieces, for a confident denim tuxedo ensemble, which is back in style in a big way.

A great pair of sunglasses, an on fleek leather purse, and black ankle boots, are the ideal accessories for keeping this look in the now.

Denim on denim does look great when you mix up your fabric choices. For a more on point, street style fashion vibe, try matching denim separates in radically varying denim washes, such as a combination of a vintage-inspired, light blue jacket and dark black skinny jeans.

For the most body flattering outfit when you wear double denim, bear in mind that darker colors provide a slimming effect, while brighter shades of denim focus attention to the figure parts they cover. So if you’re curvy below the waist, the most flattering ensemble for you would be one that matches lighter denim on top, and a darker wash jean on the bottom.

For a cute, casual appearance that is great for lots of weekend enjoyment, from football games to concerts and parties, layer a cropped denim jacket on top of a sporty jean skirt.

You may wear a jean jacket with a denim mini-skirt. Or attempt to wear a classic denim jacket with a distressed skirt for a trendy vibe, with a jean pencil skirt for a more traditional look, or choose a long, flowing denim skirt for a bohemian chic attitude.

Whatever length of skirt you select, keep your top simple with a casual outfit, in case you do remove your jacket at some point. Select a loose fitting, solid-colored t-shirt or tank top. Complete the look with a pair of comfy flats and one or two basic accessories, such as a cute hat, bangle bracelet or stud earrings.

Partying with friends? You’ll turn heads and look downtown hip when you pair relaxed boyfriend denim with a sexy crop top. This classic outfit is ideal for layering with a jean jacket, for coverage when you are on the train, or when the temperature drops at night. Add your favorite accessories, like a great statement necklace, or hot ankle boots, to make this appearance your own.

If you’re all about a streamlined skinny denim silhouette, try wearing an ensemble of slim-fitting jean separates, in deep blue jeans or black denim washes. The most important thing to realize for this appearance is perfect fit, so be certain to choose denim that hug your curves snugly, for a confident appearance that’s flattering to any body type.

Surprise your co-workers with your bright fashion style, when you wear a denim blazer and jeans to work, rather than a pantsuit. A structured, longer denim jacket in a boyfriend fit, worn over slim ankle length denim in a similar shade, will look on point and fashion-forward at the same time. Dress it up for work with a few key accessories, that include a hot bag, high heeled shoes, and inspired jewelry.

A classic jean jacket is a fabulous layering piece, and is convenient when you want to add pop — or casualness — to a monochrome outfit. This street style star layers hers over black denim shorts and a black t-shirt, immediately dressing up a casual outfit for big city visits and shopping.