23 Celebrities Show Us How To Pull Off The Denim-On-Denim Look Perfectly

Rihanna, 2009

We know, we know: it's not the best. But if you think about it hard enough, it's also not the worst. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim
Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Rihanna, 2012

We want to talk about denim, but all we see is this massive fanny back, so...moving on. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Rihanna, 2015

When experiencing denim-related doubt, simply iron on a bunch of patches. As the saying goes, more patches, less problems. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Alexa Chung, 2010

Contrasting colors help break up the outfit, but more importantly, socks with pumps appear to be happening here. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Cara Delevingne, 2013

Strappy heels make this ultra-laid back denim outfit fancy AF, while the white tee is a welcome break from monochrome. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Cara Delevingne, 2015

Same vibe, just shorter. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Alessandra Ambrosio, 2013

Denim-on-denim is just, like, a lot of denim—but note how expertly Alessandra breaks up the look with three different incarnations of brown leather. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Chrissy Teigen, 2015

Chic black booties like Chrissy's allow denim fans to wear denim-on-denim without being all, "GUYS, DENIM!" Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Gwen Stefani, 2015

Note to everyone: wear bold red lip while sporting slouchy denim jumpsuit. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Jessica Alba, 2014

Or pull a Jessica Alba and pair your jumpsuit with a fedora. Either way. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Kylie Jenner, 2015

While it's unclear if Kylie's holding a Fendi purse or a small baby Ewok, what is clear is that she's the embodiment of denim goals. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Gabrielle Union, 2015

That's right, Gabrielle's holding a denim jacket in her hand. Denim-on-denim-on-denim. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Kate Hudson, 2015

More proof that mixing washes is a must. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Kendall Jenner, 2015

Wait, we take it back, Kendall just proved that monochrome washes are totally superior. Everything is a lie. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Jennifer Hudson, 2015

Rosie Riveter vibes = ? Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Gigi Hadid, 2015

Gigi's making a case for form-fitting denim blouses, and she's making it well. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Kim Kardashian, 2014

In which Kim turns the Texas Tuxedo into the Parisian Tuxedo. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Kendall Jenner, 2015

See? Told you Kendall could pull off denim patches. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Zoe Kravitz, 2016

Two words: Cropped flares. One other word: Yes. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Diane Kruger, 2016

That feeling when you're not sure about your all-denim outfit, but then you're just like "f*ck it, where's my newsboy cap?" Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Diane Kruger, 2016

This looks is straight out of a '90s Gap ad, and we mean that in the best way possible. Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim

Miranda Kerr, 2016

There's a reason this photo was last on our list. (Because best for last, in case that wasn't abundantly clear.) Photo: Getty

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Every Single Time A Celebrity Has Successfully Worn Denim-On-Denim