How to Use denim in a Sentence

denim

noun
  • He's wearing faded denims and cowboy boots.
  • Roxy was wearing a gray jacket and jeans and carrying a denim purse.
    Tiffini Theisen, orlandosentinel.com, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Few layers are as universally beloved as the denim jacket.
    Laura Lajiness, Vogue, 14 Nov. 2021
  • For the reading, Meghan dressed casual in a crisp button-down blouse and blue denim jeans, and had her hair slicked back in a sleek low bun.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Oct. 2021
  • The orchestra, as the name of the concert suggests, will be wearing denim and logo T-shirts.
    Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2021
  • Designed for versatility, the dress can also be worn as a light jacket over distressed denim shorts.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 15 Nov. 2021
  • In Jenner’s outfit, the socks and loafers marries the casualness of the denim with the elegance of her coat.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 18 Nov. 2021
  • Making their public debut, the pair held hands while walking side-by-side as Bongiovi held Brown's dog Winnie in a large denim tote.
    Ally Mauch, PEOPLE.com, 2 Nov. 2021
  • This was a couple of days after Sinema donned a sleeveless denim vest to preside over the U.S. Senate.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 28 Oct. 2021
  • The Budweiser Clydesdales clomped nearby; the Budweiser girls adjusted their hair and fiddled with the belt loops of their cutoff denim shorts.
    New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
  • Levi's 501 Original Fit Jeans Levi’s jeans are classic for a reason: their high-quality denim.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The thick knit would look perfect with a denim skirt and boots.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 22 Nov. 2022
  • His denim shorts were low enough to pull off this look.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 15 June 2024
  • Many high-end denim brands have come and gone since Paige launched in 2004.
    Staff Author Published, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Our raison d’etre or arete is to be the world’s most durable denim.
    Ted Williams, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Pair it with denim shorts, flowy pants, skirts, jeans, and more.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 30 Mar. 2022
  • Go with heels and a button-down blouse to dress up your denim.
    Lindsey Greenfeld, Peoplemag, 28 Sep. 2022
  • Brooke Shields has big plans for the most special denim in her life.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Dec. 2023
  • The singer and his wife, Janice, matched in denim with a Western flair for at a 1977 event.
    Janaya Wecker, Town & Country, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Madewell has won us over once again with its mid-rise denim.
    Emily Cieslak, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The crewneck knit going for $498 is made to pair well with your go-to sweats and denim.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Lucky Brands Jeans Take up to 40% off denim and up to 75% off select sale styles.
    Heath Owens, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2022
  • Also, Robinson adds, be sure to keep the denim's weight in mind.
    Aemilia Madden, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2022
  • Dress that necklace or bracelet up with a silky slip or dress it down with a pair of raw-hemmed denim.
    Gaby Keiderling, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 Dec. 2022
  • Ahead are the 30 best denim shirts for men that will go with just about everything.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The artist gave her viewers a moody selfie in a gray T-shirt, dark wash denim jeans, and black gloves.
    Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2022
  • Lopez styled the trendy denim simply: with a loose short white tee and white sneakers.
    Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 2 May 2022
  • The post also found the 29-year-old wearing a black t-shirt and denim shorts while seated next to her dad on the car.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 July 2023
  • Key pieces include the Tahi leather pant and Kai denim tracksuit set.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The Italian denim brand introduces a new lightweight fluid denim throughout the collection.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Nov. 2024

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