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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Costume National

Cotton Stretch Slim Denim Jeans - Purple

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$107.38

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Pilcro

Indie Low Rise Straight Leg Trouser Jeans Purple

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$158.00

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Costume National

Cotton Stretch Slim Fit Denim Jeans - Purple

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Pilcro

Celeste Mid Rise Cropped Boyfriend Jeans Purple

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$158.00

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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 - 0 - Blue

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$148.00 ~~$295.00~~

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Dolce & Gabbana

Cotton Formal Dress Shirt - White

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$182.58

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Dolce & Gabbana

100% Cotton Shirt - White

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$308.99

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Dolce & Gabbana

Cotton-Elastane Formal Shirt - White

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$214.18

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Denim heels for the win

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Alberta Ferretti

open-toe denim espadrilles - women - Cotton/Leather/Leather/Jute - 37 - Blue

Delivery: $20.00

$185.00 ~~$433.00~~

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Nike

Free Metcon 6 WMNS White Denim Turquoise sneakers - women - Fabric/Rubber/Fabric - 6.5

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$158.00

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Tod's

denim logo mules - women - Leather/Cotton/Calf Leather - 34.5 - Black

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Hogan

denim ballerina shoes - women - Fabric/Calf Leather/Rubber - 38.5 - Blue

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The true Canadian Tuxedo!

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Cinq à Sept

Khloe single breasted denim blazer - women - Cotton - 16 - Black

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$395.00

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Dolce & Gabbana

Cotton Formal Dress Shirt - White

Delivery: free

$182.58

Italist

Dolce & Gabbana

100% Cotton Shirt - White

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$308.99

Italist

Dolce & Gabbana

Cotton-Elastane Formal Shirt - White

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$214.18

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

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Vismaya

100% Silk Hair Scarf Blue

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$29.95 ~~$48.00~~

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Saachi

Solid Glitz Silk Scarf Blue

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$34.99

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Vismaya

100% Silk Hair Scarf Blue

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$48.00

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La Fiorentina

Silk-Blend Printed Scarf Blue

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$34.99

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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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Nina

Joyce Mesh Top Handle Bag in Neon Lime at Nordstrom Green

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$98.00

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Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs Neon Green The Monogram Leather J Marc Mini Shoulder Bag Womens Crossbody Silver

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$266.00 ~~$420.00~~

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Carmen Sol

Venezia Tote Bag in Neon Green at Nordstrom

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$325.00

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Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs Small Neon Fuchsia Nylon Fabric Tote Convertible Bag Womens Purse Silver

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$200.00 ~~$280.00~~

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Cult Gaia

Hera Nano rhinestone shoulder bag - women - Plastic/Polyester/Polyurethane/Plastic - OS - Silver

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$517.00

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Dragon Diffusion

Fellini woven cross body bag - women - Calf Leather/Fabric - OS - Silver

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$402.00

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Maison Margiela

number-print leather bar necklace - women - Calf Leather/Brass - One Size - Silver

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$223.00 ~~$443.00~~

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Bao Bao Issey Miyake

Prism metallic-finish tote bag - women - Nylon/Polyester/PVC - OS - Silver

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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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Maeve

Brooklin Corduroy High Rise Wide Leg Pants Green

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$148.00

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Eileen Fisher

Organic Cotton Denim Trench Coat

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$133.99 ~~$268.00~~

Neiman Marcus

Frame Denim

The Palace High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Gray

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$298.00

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AG - Adriano Goldschmied

Saige Corduroy High Rise Wide Leg Jeans Beige

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$265.00

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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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