Clodagh McKenna proves that double denim is the spring trend that doesn't go out of fashion

Her high-waisted jeans and tie-neck blouse offer an elevated, new season take on the look

Clodagh McKenna attends the Ladbrokes Winter Carnival on Ladbrokes trophy day at Newbury Racecourse on November 27, 2021
(Image credit: Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Newbury Racecourse)

There are more ways to style double denim than the traditional jacket and jeans combination, and when it comes to the denim trends for 2026 Clodagh McKenna’s jeans and denim blouse combination offers a fashion-forward take on the spring classic.

Opting for similar, but not exactly matching, dark blue washes, she paired some high-waisted jeans with a denim blouse with a tie-neckline. Wearing her shirt buttoned up, but the attached scarf loosely knotted, Clodagh added a relaxed feel to the formal shape.

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In Clodagh's Instagram post, we only caught a glimpse of her outfit from the thigh up, so we can't say for sure what the shape of the jeans she's wearing is. However, with a relaxed-fitting blouse, any silhouette would work, and it's all about picking the best jeans for your body type.

Complement the relaxed blouse with a pair of straight, wide or barrel leg jeans for a complementary fit, or balance out the fuller top half with more slim-fitting jeans.

If you find styling double denim daunting, an outfit like Clodagh’s, with its muted hues and simple silhouettes, makes it feel a lot more wearable. Plus, as denim is a neutral, accessorising is a breeze. Keep it simple with your best white trainers, style with any of the bolder spring/summer shoe trends for 2026, for a personality-packed look, or keep it classic with some tanned leather boots.

Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse
Freelance news writer

Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse is a freelance royal news, entertainment and fashion writer. She began her journalism career after graduating from Nottingham Trent University with an MA in Magazine Journalism, receiving an NCTJ diploma, and earning a First Class BA (Hons) in Journalism at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute. She has also worked with Good To, BBC Good Food, The Independent, The Big Issue and The Metro.

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