lapis denim dress Western Petite XL Shirt Contrast Panel Blue sleeve denim dress is cut in a trapeze silhouette Light Mineral Wash Denim Long

Made from pale blue chiffon, it has dainty flutter sleeves and a boho-style tiered skirt

Keeping the tie is optional, depending on how formal or casual the event is

The dress-and-jean combo helped me look like I wasnt trying too hard, which is actually why I think the look was popular with female celebrities at the time. Besides balancing between dressy and casual, the juxtaposition of super feminine dresses with denim pants also offered a cheeky way of playing with gender norms, Idacavage said, adding that the trend coincided nicely with the third-wave feminist movement and allowed women to channel a little rebellious spirit

Shorter-length homecoming dresses are perfect for an effortlessly youthful look