These Iconic Denim Outfits Are Our Ultimate Style Inspiration

To say we love a good pair of jeans is an understatement. It’s just one of those tried-and-true staples that will never go out of style. Sure, the variations can ebb and flow, but a quality pair of jeans deserves to be grandfathered into your wardrobe. Over the years, we’ve accumulated quite a few different denim idols from some iconic looks throughout the ages. You’ll recognize most of these, I’m sure, but they’re always worth revisiting!

Diana Ross at Studio 54 in 1970

 

Jennifer Grey in “Dirty Dancing” (1987)

 

Farrah Fawcett skateboarding in 1977

 

Jane Birkin in the 1970s

 

Brooke Shields in the infamous and *scandalous* Calvin Klein ad in 1980

 

Cindy Crawford in a Pepsi commercial in 1992

 

Dolly Parton Here You Come Again album cover (1977)

 

Cher in 1977

 

Elaine de Kooning in 1964

 

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Author: Samantha Welker

Samantha Welker is the business manager at Glitter Guide. She has an Master's in Corporate Finance & Sustainability from Harvard Business School but prefers working in the creative industry. She also hosts a weekly business podcast for creative women called Pretty Okay Podcast. She loves spending time with her husband and her son, Rocky, in sunny San Diego. Follow along on Instagram