Not sold on double-denim? Jessica Biel just changed our mind with this figure-flattering co-ord

Nostalgic '90s fashion is back on the style agenda, and Jessica Biel's take on the double denim trend has put the 'Canadian Tuxedo' back in our good books

Jessica Biel in denim
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Denim might be a wardrobe staple, but taking this timeless look to the next level is no easy task, although Jessica Biel makes it look easy. Often referred to as a 'Canadian tuxedo,' double denim's popularity can fluctuate, but with 90s-inspired trends at an all-time high, we love the modern interpretation of this nostalgic style.

Wearing an Anna Quan jacket from Revolve with matching trousers, Jessica gave a directional take on women's trouser suits. The dark wash denim was ideal for a smart casual outfit idea, making it appropriate for her Good Morning America TV appearance.

While denim jackets and shirts are often less form-fitting, the tailored cut of the Quan piece highlighted Jessica's frame, nipping in at the waist, before a peplum-style finish that delivered an hourglass silhouette. Paired with the jeans, the two-piece looked like a flattering jumpsuit, giving the appearance of an all-in-one, with the fit benefits of separates.

Double denim has had a 2025 makeover and it's so easy to recreate

Jessica Biel's zip-through denim jacket featured vertical stitch detailing that created a lengthened silhouette while the flap pockets at the waist helped to draw the eye in, narrowing her middle. The short sleeves offered a modern twist on classic denim jackets, giving what is usually a spring or autumn piece a more summery feel.

Teamed with gently flared jeans, the success of this denim suit is all in the cut and stitching. Using contrast tan and white threads, as well as a statement ring-zip, this Anna Quan ensemble gave denim a feminine finish, using every opportunity to provide an outfit that highlighted and supported Jessica's shape.

Jessica Biel in denim

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Taking note of the contrast tan hue, Jessica leaned into this for her accessories, pairing her denim co-ord with timeless tan heels and a neat tan shoulder bag with a statement buckle. While her look fits into the denim trends for 2025, this ensemble is one that can continue to inspire your capsule wardrobe for years to come.

Get the look

A classic combination, denim and tan always tick the wearability box for us, so however you interpret Jessica's look, stick to this palette for investment pieces. A pair of indigo denim jeans not only don't date, but if you're wondering whether jeans can be business casual, this is the hue you should go for. Dark blue jeans are less harsh than black, and as black can wash out to a not-so-smart grey, dark blue jeans tend to hold onto their colour well for a longer-lasting wear.

When it comes to denim jackets, the classic trucker styles will always have a spot in our wardrobe, but the modern, short-sleeve take worn by Jessica has got us wanting to invest in newer denim designs. More feminine and definitely dressier, a short-sleeved denim jacket, with a form-fitted cut, can be worn as both a cover-up in the summer months or fastened over a camisole as a top for added wear, particularly if the denim has a softer handle.

Although when we think about double denim, Justin Timberlake's 2001 ensemble often springs to mind, Jessica Biel has just put this co-ord back on the map in the most stylish of ways, and we can't wait to try it.

Rivkie Baum
Fashion channel editor

Rivkie is a fashion editor, writer and stylist with twenty years' experience in the industry. Rivkie studied design and pattern cutting at the London College of Fashion, and fell in love with styling and journalism, and has covered fashion weeks in London, Paris and New York, as well as shooting editorial all over the world.

Specialising in plus size fashion, Rivkie has long championed that style is for everyBODY and has appeared on a host of radio stations and television shows, pushing for greater representation for plus size women and fashion throughout her career.