Canadian Tuxedo

Canadian Tuxedo

90's  styles have been popping up left, right, and centre recently. Chokers, cropped flares, and double denim are now back on trend and i'm absolutely loving it!

The Canadian Tuxedo is one of those styles that's so wrong it's somehow right, and even though I broke a few fashion rules with this matching denim look, I actually kinda like it. The matching wasn't intentional (the jacket actually belongs to Boyu), but when we met up to shoot we switched jackets and I decided to brave this denim on denim look.

Canadian Tuxedo
Canadian Tuxedo

I've always thought that matching denim was an absolute no-no, but I think this outfit works really well. Besides, fashion rules are supposed to be broken and it was nice to get out of my style comfort zone and try something completely new!

I think the key with this look is to keep it a little feminine - denim on denim can easily be masculine, so keep either your top or bottom half nice and figure hugging to accentuate your curves, and accessorize with simple jewellery so it's not too OTT. While this isn't something i'd normally wear, it was nice to mix things up a bit & rock a

While this isn't something i'd normally wear, it was nice to mix things up a bit & rock a completely different style!  

What do you think to the Canadian Tuxedo? Are you a fan?

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Canadian Tuxedo
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27 Comments

  1. November 25, 2016 / 11:05 pm

    Hello Alicia, I am the biggest fan of tuxedo. I love to wear this outfit. You are looking awesome in these pictures. Thank you so much for these ultimate blog.

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:38 pm

      Thanks hun! Every now and then i’ll apply coconut oil to hydrate my hair or i’ll sleep with conditioner overnight! 🙂 xx

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:38 pm

      Thaaaaaanks beauty xxx

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:45 pm

      Thanks so much Malu!

  2. Paige Strand
    October 4, 2016 / 4:11 pm

    Double denim always looks so great, it is incredibly hard to match though!

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:44 pm

      Thanks Paige! I know right, my friend and I just matched perfectly so I figured i’d style it and see how it turned out!

  3. October 4, 2016 / 12:15 pm

    These are lovely photos – and you pulled of this look very well!

  4. Kate
    October 4, 2016 / 8:03 am

    Your hair is gorgeous. How you have a post on what products you use??

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:44 pm

      Thank you Kate! I don’t have a post on specific products, but I just uploaded a video on how I style my hair if you’re interested in that?! Here’s the link if so! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-6wkBOWM90 xx

  5. October 3, 2016 / 8:53 pm

    I am all about the Canadian tuxedo! I actually have a post with the same title! Haha

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:45 pm

      Ooooh do you!! Haha yeah it’s a really cool look isn’t it! 😀

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:46 pm

      Aw thanks girl!! And no I didn’t, it’s forever changing colour haha xx

  6. October 3, 2016 / 8:24 pm

    Definitely a fan! Love how the denim stands out with the black and cognac accents. It’s very chic!!! Great post! ?

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:46 pm

      Thanks so much Katherine! That’s really sweet xx

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:36 pm

      Thanks s much hun!

  7. October 3, 2016 / 4:31 pm

    Oh my goodness you denim on denim goddess! I love the way you styled this. Canadian tuxedo PLUS black and brown? Breaking the rules in the hottest way possible. And ahh you know Boyu? She’s so fabulous!

    Stephanie // SheSawStyle.com

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:36 pm

      Thank you Stephanie! Haha i’m all about breaking the rules 😉 And yes Boyu is a babe isn’t she! xx

  8. October 3, 2016 / 4:27 pm

    All this double denim goodness – I can’t get enough of you lady! Fashion always goes around in circles and back in the 80s double denim was yes and then we said no and now its in again! You wear it amazingly hon!

    Sending you love from Sydney xx and check out my post on Spring Racing Styling tips if you get a chance!

    Helen
    https://ch1k.com/style-tips-for-spring-racing-carnival

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:36 pm

      Aww thanks Helen darling!! It’s so true I feel like I should just keep everything as it’ll only go full circle and come back again in 20 years time haha! xx

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      October 9, 2016 / 2:24 pm

      Thank you so much gorgeous girl! xx

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