Nadia Bartel stuns in denim on denim look

Nadia Bartel has always been a fan of double denim, but she said there’s one important rule that needs to be followed to pull it off.

Nadia Bartel has always been a fan of double denim – and the fashion designer is here to prove the trend is here to stay.

It’s a style you either love or loathe, but nonetheless double denim has been on the rise for years and Nadia is here for it.

Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the former wife of AFL star Jimmy Bartel, shared a snap “absolutely rocking” a pair of light denim cargo jeans and a slightly darker long sleeve denim crop.

Nadia Bartel ‘rocking’ the denim on denim look. Picture: Instagram/nadiabartel

She completed the look with a pair of white pointy heels and matching bag.

The Henne founder put the question to her half a million followers about what they think about the look.

“Double denim too much?” she asked.

Her post instantly attracted more than a hundred comments from followers and celebrities alike including model Elyse Knowles who branded it as “cute”.

“Double denim dreams,” celebrity makeup artist, Max May wrote.

One fan commented: “Nope always love a bit of double denim,” while another added: “Nailed it”.

The Henne founder opted for contrasting washes. Picture: Instagram/nadiabartel

The denim crop jacket is slightly darker in shade while the cargo jeans have a lighter finish. Picture: Instagram/nadiabartel

Nadia’s outfit is from New York and Paris-based store The Frankie Shop. The jeans are $161, while the denim jacket is $249.

Nadia has always been a lover of denim on denim. In fact, back in 2014, she wrote a blog about her favourite double denim looks and tips on how to make it work.

However, she also pointed why she is a “a little cautious”, referencing “bad childhood memories of Mum rocking acid-wash denim with her crazy perm”.

Nadia’s outfit is from The Frankie Shop, with the jeans costing $161 and the denim jacket retailing for $249. Picture: Instagram/nadiabartel

“Unfortunately still stuck in my head,” she wrote at the time.

She said the most important rule when it comes to double denim, is to wear contrasting washes – a tip she continues to fulfil today with her recent denim outfit.

“Your shades of denim don’t need to match. Mixing darker denim with lighter shades creates a great contrast between the pieces and is one of best ways to make denim-on-denim work.,” she wrote in her blog.

The fashion designer has always been a fan of double denim, with this look from 2014 when she did a blog about the style. Picture: Chroniclesofnadia.com.au

She said while you can tell in this picture, it’s important to wear contrasting washes. Picture: Chroniclesofnadia.com.au

“You can always go out of the blue zone and wear white denim, black, acid-wash greys or even coloured denim.”

She also likes to mix up different shapes together.

“Throw on those distressed jeans with a slim-cut chambray shirt, you could try tucking the shirt in and buttoning up the top, mixing up tailored and classic pieces with relaxed styles is key,” she added.

She teamed the look with a crips shirt. Picture: Chroniclesofnadia.com.au

The mother-of-two said it is important to “keep it polished”.

“Double denim can tend to look a little unpolished, to avoid looking like you just rolled out of bed, you need to make your denim look put together. Try glam hair and polished makeup, with a pop of colour on the lips.”

She suggested a crisp shirt, to keep the look classic.

And lastly, accessorise.

“The way you accessorise with your denim is important, I normally stick to neutral colours, but with all denim you have room to be more adventurous,” she advised.

Originally published as Nadia Bartel stuns in denim on denim look