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.
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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.
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.
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Veronica Beard
Crosbie Wide-Leg Jeans with Pocket Details Purple
$298.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Hudson
Rosalie Zinfandel Wide Leg Jean Purple
$46.00
Rue La La
Veronica Beard
Crosbie Wide-Leg Jeans with Pocket Details Purple
$298.00
Neiman Marcus
-30%
Jean Paul Gaultier
x KNWLS cutout denim corset top Purple
$485.00
$693.00
Mytheresa
Here are some of our fave double (and sometimes triple!) denim looks.
-50%
Fleur du Mal
denim bustier top - women - Cotton - 2 - Blue
$148.00
$295.00
FARFETCH
-67%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$49.97
$150.00
Cole Haan
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
-65%
Masha Popova
120mm denim knee-high boots - women - Rubber/Calf Leather/Fabric/Fabric - 37 - Blue
$323.00
$917.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Marc Jacobs
Frankie loafers - women - Cotton/Polyester/Leather/Rubber - 40 - Blue
$179.00
$298.00
FARFETCH
-8%
Coach
Soho sneakers - women - Leather/Denim/Fabric/Rubber - 6 - White
$251.00
$272.00
FARFETCH
-42%
Karl Lagerfeld
Kamini cut-out denim espadrilles - women - Fabric/Fabric/Rubber - 41 - Blue
$225.00
$389.00
FARFETCH
-67%
Cole Haan
Womens Go-To Emalia Slide Bow Sandals - Brown Size 10.5
$49.97
$150.00
Cole Haan
Cole Haan
Womens GrandPrø Topspin Sneakers - White Size 10.5
$160.00
Cole Haan
Saachi
Solid Glitz Silk Scarf Blue
$34.99
Rue La La
-79%
Dolce & Gabbana
Chiffon Silk-Blend Scarf Blue
$129.99
$625.00
GILT
La Fiorentina
Silk-Blend Printed Scarf Blue
$34.99
Rue La La
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.
-29%
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs Small Neon Fuchsia Nylon Fabric Tote Convertible Bag Womens Purse Silver
$204.00
$287.00
LUX LAIR
Hurley
Suki 29 Hardshell Spinner Suitcase in Light Grey /Neon at Nordstrom Rack Gray
$109.97
Nordstrom Rack
-37%
-25%
Aimée
The Skipper Cargo Tote in Neon Pink at Nordstrom
$171.00
$228.00
Nordstrom
-6%
Marc Jacobs
The Small Metallic Tote bag - women - Metallic Leather - OS - Silver
$395.00
$421.00
FARFETCH
-60%
Francesco Biasia
Y2k leather shoulder bag - women - Calf Leather/Cotton - OS - Silver
$318.00
$804.00
FARFETCH
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Pilcro
Weston Denim Boyfriend Jacket White
$98.00
Anthropologie
Avec Les Filles
Raglan Denim Coat Brown
$50.00
Rue La La
Reformation
Val 90s Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans Brown
$178.00
Anthropologie
7 For All Mankind
Reverse Trench Coat Blue
$99.00
Rue La La
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!
Maeve
Mabel Boxy Oxford Shirt Top Pink
$98.00
Anthropologie
7 For All Mankind
Roxanne Ankle White Slim Cigarette Jean
$54.99
Rue La La
Pistola Denim
Alessia Sleeveless Square-Neck Midi Dress Red
$188.00
Anthropologie
Cinq à Sept
Roselyn Denim Top White
$129.99
Rue La La
Pilcro
Rebekah Denim Slim Midi Dress Blue
$158.00
Anthropologie
Hudson
Brooks Linen-Blend Moonlit Ocean Bermuda Short Blue
$49.99
Rue La La
Rag & Bone
rb Miramar Terry Wide-Leg Jeans
$198.00
Bergdorf Goodman
7 For All Mankind
Kori Short
$59.99
Rue La La
-40%
SER.O.YA
Denim-Collar Short-Sleeve Sweater Pink
$149.95
$248.00
Anthropologie
Hudson
London Venom Short
$59.99
Rue La La
Frame Denim
The Hang Shorts Blue
$198.00
Bergdorf Goodman
7 For All Mankind
Fray Hem Pencil Skirt Blue
$65.99
Rue La La
Maeve
Denim Sleeveless Swing Romper Gray
$178.00
Anthropologie
Frame Denim
FRAME The Sport Polo Sweater Blue
$71.00
Rue La La
-66%
Pilcro
Denim Long-Sleeve Mini Shirtdress Gray
$59.95
$178.00
Anthropologie
Original text: Kayla Kuefler
Updated text and content: Emma Trimboli
