Okay, so I saw this “Met Gala Denim” thing trending and thought, “I gotta try this!” I’m no fashion expert, but I love playing around with clothes, and denim is my jam. So, I decided to give it a go and document the whole messy, fun process.
Digging Through My Closet
First things first, I raided my closet. I mean, seriously dug through everything. I was on the hunt for all things denim. I pulled out a bunch of old jeans, a couple of denim jackets – one oversized, one fitted – and even this denim skirt I haven’t worn in ages. I even found a denim shirt that I completely forgot I owned! It was like an archaeological dig, but with more lint.
The “Inspiration” Phase (aka Scrolling Through Pictures)
Next, I spent a good chunk of time just scrolling through pictures online. I looked at what other people were doing with the “Met Gala Denim” idea. Some were super elaborate, some were more casual, and some were, well, let’s just say interesting. This was mostly to get a feel for what I liked and didn’t like, and to steal… I mean, borrow some ideas.
The Experimentation Begins (and Fails)
Then came the fun (and slightly disastrous) part: actually trying things on. I started by pairing the fitted denim jacket with the skirt. Nope. Too matchy-matchy. Then I tried the oversized jacket with some ripped jeans. Looked like I was about to go work on a farm. I even attempted to layer the denim shirt under the fitted jacket. Disaster. I looked like a denim sausage.
- Fitted jacket + skirt = Too much
- Oversized jacket + ripped jeans = Farmer chic (not in a good way)
- Denim shirt + fitted jacket = Denim sausage (definitely not good)
The Breakthrough!
After a bunch of outfit changes and a growing pile of discarded denim, I finally found something that I kinda liked. I took the oversized denim jacket, paired it with a pair of darker wash, straight-leg jeans, and then…the key…I added a plain white tee underneath. Simple, but it worked! It felt cool, a bit edgy, but still wearable. I’d give this outfit an “I’d leave the house in it” out of 10.
Accessorizing (or, How I Almost Ruined It Again)
I almost stopped there, but then I thought, “Met Gala… needs something extra.” I don’t own anything fancy, but I got some big silver hoops. It’s a little bit much, but I thought they were kind of a statement. I thought about throwing on a denim cap, But then I realized that might be overkill.
The Final Verdict
So, that’s it! My take on the “Met Gala Denim” trend. It was a lot of trial and error, some questionable fashion choices, and a whole lot of fun. I definitely learned that less is sometimes more, and that even a simple denim-on-denim look can be cool if you style it right. And the most important thing is, wear it if it suits you! Don’t be afraid to mix and match.
