Last week, I gave you guys ideas for comfy yet stylish lazy day outfits. And while we love the latest denim trends as much as anyone, none of those looks contained jeans because too often, denim is just not as comfortable to wear as other bottoms.

Despite this fact, wearing denim every day is a hard habit to break, so I decided to create a post with some denim-free outfit ideas.

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Things to Consider

When dressing without denim, there are a lot of factors you have to consider. What are your options for a day with no jeans?

• Consider the weather and the day’s events. There are many ways an outfit without jeans could go wrong – if it’s super windy out, you probably don’t want to wear a skirt. At the same time, consider how appropriate it is to wear super-short shorts to, say, a job interview (hint, it’s not!). And while leggings and a tee may be fine for some, consider how comfortable you are walking around without real pants on. Essentially, you can’t keep a resolution if you can’t practically execute it.
• Borrow ideas from our friends across the pond. Believe it or not, wearing denim every day is a very American thing. While Europeans are known for their well-cut denim too, they also wear different styles of pants and legwear that are rarely seen in the States. We don’t even really have comparable words for most of them (tapered trousers, hotpants, jumpsuits, cropped trousers)! This is where UK retail sites (Topshop.com, Missguided.co.uk) and fashion community sites (Lookbook and Chictopia) really come in handy. Do your research and get inspired!
• Think outside the box. Often times when people hear “no jeans”, their minds jump straight to skirts and dresses. Sure, when the weather cools down, skirts and dresses can easily be worn without freezing to death. However, skirts are not the only non-denim legwear option! You can stay warm in leggings, joggers, cargos, tights, trousers… there are options!

How to Create Outfits Without Jeans

So now that we’ve talked about the basics behind the resolution, lets get to the fun (and most challenging) part: how do you dress without jeans?