How to pull off the Canadian Tuxedo, 2023’s chicest co-ord trend

Why does the Canadian Tuxedo get such a bad rap? Double denim has been low-key trendy for decades, and it is coming back in full force for 2023: Canada’s most polarising creation is the co-ord trend of the year.

Yara Shahidi is seen in Midtown wearing a fitted dark-wash denim jacket with matching baggy jeans and pointed brown suede shoes.

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And more than obvious costume party attire, double denim can be surprisingly chic. Maya Hawke, Cate Blanchett, Kai-Isaiah Jamal, and most recently Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have all sported the Canadian Tuxedo. And not only that: respected labels like JW Anderson, Givenchy, and Dion Lee have sent more than one model down the runway in head-to-toe denim.

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Contrary to popular belief, the Canadian Tuxedo can be more than denim button-downs and matching jeans: corset tops, maxi skirts, knee-high boots, shorts, and even three-piece suits are part of the ever-so-chic double-denim universe. I’ll let you in on another secret: the two denim pieces don’t even have to match.

A full dark-wash denim ensemble can feel super dressy and refined, while a light-wash gives a more casual vibe. Other colours of denim, like black and even lilac, make for a show-stopping outfit.

Edie Liberty Rose seen wearing a matching look with a cropped purple jeans blouse and a wide leg purple jeans with bright flat shoes before the Mark Fast show during London Fashion Week.

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Maeve

The Tommie Long-Sleeve Faux Leather Smocked Front-Zip Blouse Purple

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$79.95 ~~$118.00~~

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Veronica Beard

Crosbie Wide-Leg Jeans with Pocket Details Purple

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$298.00

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Paige

Anessa High-Rise Wide-Leg Raw-Hem Jeans Purple

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$249.00

Anthropologie

-76%

Palm Angels

Denim shorts Purple

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$133.00 ~~$554.00~~

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Here are some of our fave double (and sometimes triple!) denim looks.

Corset tops for a chic Y2K vibe

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Fleur du Mal

denim bustier top - women - Cotton - 2 - Blue

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$207.00 ~~$295.00~~

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Cloud 6 Sneakers White

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$160.00

Anthropologie

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Steve Madden

Sass Ankle Strap Platform Sandal in Red Croco at Nordstrom, Size 8.5

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$77.98 ~~$129.00~~

Nordstrom

Rya Collection

Darling Babydoll Chemise & Thong Set White

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$135.00

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Denim heels for the win

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Marc Jacobs

denim sneakers - women - Cotton/Rubber/Cotton - 38 - Blue

Delivery: $24.00

$250.00 ~~$298.00~~

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Masha Popova

120mm denim knee-high boots - women - Rubber/Calf Leather/Fabric/Fabric - 37 - Blue

Delivery: free

$397.00 ~~$414.00~~

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Karl Lagerfeld

Kampus Max sneakers - women - Fabric/Fabric/Rubber - 36 - Blue

Delivery: free

$285.00

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Tory Burch

Miller double-T sandals - women - Rubber/Fabric/Leather/Fabric - 6.5 - Blue

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$230.00

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The true Canadian Tuxedo!

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Cinq à Sept

Khloe single breasted denim blazer - women - Cotton - 10 - Black

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$395.00

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Cloud 6 Sneakers White

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$160.00

Anthropologie

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Steve Madden

Sass Ankle Strap Platform Sandal in Red Croco at Nordstrom, Size 8.5

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$77.98 ~~$129.00~~

Nordstrom

Rya Collection

Darling Babydoll Chemise & Thong Set White

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$135.00

Anthropologie

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The Canadian Tuxedo is the perfect base for a monochrome blue look

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Aspinal of London

Aspinal Signature silk scarf - women - Silk - One Size - Blue

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$290.00

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Lauren Ralph Lauren

Fall Floral Small Diamond in Navy at Nordstrom Blue

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$55.00

Nordstrom

Saachi

Solid Glitz Silk Scarf Blue

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$34.99

Rue La La

Echo

Positano Ribbon Silk Scarf in Vista Blue at Nordstrom

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$35.00

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How to accessorize your Canadian Tuxedo

Styling the infamous tuxedo can feel challenging, but you mustn’t give in to fear. We especially love pairing double denim with neon shoes and accessories. Moreover, light denim looks great with silver jewelry, while dark-wash denim really makes gold jewelry pop. Lastly, a leather jacket or a trench coat can help lessen the blue jean blues. Unless your trench coat is denim too… now that’s what we call commitment.

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Hurley

Suki 29 Hardshell Spinner Suitcase in Light Grey /Neon at Nordstrom Rack Gray

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$109.97

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GCDS

Handbags Green

Delivery: $9.95

$151.00 ~~$486.00~~

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Hurley

Looper 21 Hardshell Spinner Suitcase in Light Grey /Neon at Nordstrom Rack Gray

Delivery: $9.95

$79.97

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Carmen Sol

Venezia Tote Bag in Neon Green at Nordstrom

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$355.00

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Vivienne Westwood

Granny Frame tote bag - women - Calf Leather/Cotton - One Size - Silver

Delivery: free

$318.00

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Michael Kors

Carmine shoulder bag - women - Calf Leather/Polyester - One Size - Silver

Delivery: free

$332.00 ~~$369.00~~

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Love Moschino

logo-plaque shoulder bag - women - Polyurethane - One Size - Silver

Delivery: free

$455.00

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Michael Michael Kors

Empire metallic leather shoulder bag - women - Calf Leather/Polyester - One Size - Silver

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$299.00 ~~$329.00~~

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Maria Barteczko, wearing a blue denim oversized trenchcoat by Teurn, a blue button down shirt by Teurn, blue denim wide leg jeans by Teurn, a black leather baseball cap by Arket, black kitten heel strap sandals by Teurn, a black mini Kelly bag by Hermes, silver hoops earrings by H&M and black oversized Aviator glasses by Victoria Beckham, during a streetstyle shooting.

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7 For All Mankind

Reverse Trench Coat Blue

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$152.99

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Avec Les Filles

Dark Denim Coat with Barn Collar in Rinse Chocolate at Nordstrom, Size X-Small Brown

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$158.00

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Kenneth Cole

Denim Trench Coat Blue

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$78.99

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Desigual

Dégradé Denim Trench Coat in Dark Blue at Nordstrom, Size X-Small

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$399.00

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So with nothing but respect for our northern neighbours, we want to salute the Canadian Tuxedo and give it the polite but ample attention it deserves. Thanks, Canada!

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