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February 28, 2024

What I’m Wearing: Yellow Denim

With spring approaching, denim in eye-catching colors is cropping up all over the streets of Chicago.

I’ve been eyeing these fluorescent Rag & Bone skinnies all season, so I was over the moon when I found a similar style for $22 at Target last week.

To polish off today’s bold ensemble, I decided to don a few statement gems. What do you think? You know I love a good color-block…

Wearing: Target jeans (size up, they run small!), Old Navy sweater (similar Marc Jacobs style), H&M bracelet and ring, thrifted necklace, Arturo Chiang pumps (similar)

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For more inspiration on how to wear yellow denim, stop by tomorrow; I’ll be featuring four more Ways to Wear It!

24 comments

sadbblog on February 28, 2024 at 8:28 am

love yellow and teal together! such a pretty look! xo

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 10:24 am
  
  Thank you! I love a good color-block. Glad to see things are great with you (via the blog) and hope to see you soon! xx
  
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Sara on February 28, 2024 at 9:15 am

I love the yellow denim!

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 10:16 am
  
  Thanks, Sara! I scooped them up from Target on Roosevelt last week. There are SO many other colors, I may have to grab another pair! Teal, perhaps?
  
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Fashion By Alicia on February 28, 2024 at 10:06 am

Love, love, love this! So fabulous. Those jeans are AMAZING!

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 10:15 am
  
  Aw, thank you! Go snatch these up from Target ASAP!
  
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Jess {The In-Between} on February 28, 2024 at 10:16 am

I love the yellow skinnies. I have been eyeing some for ages, and I saw the Target ones recently too. Do they get really wrinkly after wearing them for a while? I was iffy on the fabric. I have that same print sweater except mine is a zip up cardigan. I love how you paired this outfit.

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 10:22 am
  
  Hey, Jess! They do get a bit wrinkly, but I’ve been able to wear them 3-4 times before they need a wash. They just need a little love from a lint roller every few wears.
  
  They’re stiff at first but soften after a bit; like all jeans, I suppose. My favorite thing is the height - perfect for my 5’4″ stature. If you get a pair, I’d suggest sizing up - I am normally a 7 in denim (designer size 28) but had to go up to a 9 in these!
  
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Lia ~ Smart n Snazzy on February 28, 2024 at 12:32 pm

I absolutely LOVE the styling here! This is great, and I’m off to get a pair now!
xoxo
Lia
Smart n Snazzy

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 12:38 pm
  
  Yes! can’t wait to see you style them in an OOTD
  
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Bri on February 28, 2024 at 5:06 pm

i’m loving the bright happy yellow jeans! definitely perfect for spring and summer

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 5:24 pm
  
  Yes! Channeling sunshine here in Chicago… Can’t believe it’s practically May!
  
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Ria on February 28, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Love the rolled up jean.

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 8:08 pm
  
  Thanks, Ria! Sometimes it’s a must I think I have the shortest legs ev-er. So not fair!
  
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davie+erica on February 28, 2024 at 7:50 pm

So pretty! LOVE the colored denim! Stunning!

ox from NYC!
davie+erica

LPFashionPhilosophy

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 8:09 pm
  
  Hey, you two! Thanks for stopping by I’m off to check out your blog, too.
  
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Jaimel on February 28, 2024 at 8:07 pm

Really cute! Saw those jeans and was tempted

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 8:09 pm
  
  You should go for it, Jaime! But size up They run super small!
  
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lily on February 28, 2024 at 9:38 pm

great look! the yellow is a perfect pop.

Oh - Fancy That.

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- corals + cognacs on February 28, 2024 at 10:34 pm
  
  Thanks, Lily One of my favorite colors this season!
  
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@jackiegiardina on February 29, 2024 at 4:24 pm

love the necklace & the whole outfit! leopard, yellow & blue go together so well!

xo Jackie
…livingaftermidnite

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Katie on March 6, 2024 at 9:50 am

Oh my goodness, those shoes are so fabulous!

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