seeing double

call it the guido tuxedo; call it the canadian tuxedo; whatever you say, double denim is back in a big way. jessica biel graces the cover of vogue's february issue showing off the look in a fashionably 80s ralph lauren sort of way, and the style has migrated from the runways to the streets in new york city. while the ultra-cool can pull off the style seamlessly, poole shop has some tips for the regular folk out there who don't want to look as if they just stepped off the dude ranch.

double denim do's:

- mix and match your colors and textures. a soft grey denim legging pairs effortlessly with a chambray or heavier denim shirt in a true blue.

-the term double denim doesn't have to be taken too literally. the look can easily be achieved by adding a denim accent, such as a slouchy hobo like heidi klum, to accompany your daytime boyfriend jean.

- the more daring and fashion-forward should go for an actual denim shirt tucked into an actual pair of jeans. in case you think this screams "guido tuxedo," we've checked our sources at urbandictionary.com where the guido tuxedo is defined as denim on denim; namely a denim jacket coupled with denim pants. with a bit of confidence and swagger, you can own it.

double denim don't's:

- who could ever forget the fashion faux pas of the 90s when pop power couple britney spears and justin timberlake strolled hand-in-hand in coordinating denim ensembles? everything about this interpretation of double denim is wrong: don't ever repeat it in any way.

- wait. this looks to be a case of triple denim! sorry, jennifer love, but there can be too much of a good thing.