Wearing your denim jacket as a top is the latest fashion trend you might want to get on-board with

Want to be cutting edge this summer? There's a new jean-ius way to wear your denim jacket 

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Sabrina Carder12 June 2018

From invisible jeans to v-bar bikinis, this summer has already seen a wave of questionable Instagram trends hit our feeds. But, it turns out, that was only the beginning.

The latest avant-garde look calls for trendsetters to re-work their trust denim jacket into a rather confusing, rather uncomfortable, top.

Possibly inspired by Rihanna, who debuted a similar fashion forward look in 2017, wearing an oversized denim jacket as an unconventional off-the-shoulder top (and yet still managing to werk it).

The look has now made its way into the mainstream, with River Island creating a handy denim-jacket-top style. Confused? So are we.

But, influencers are not, quickly making the denim button-up bandeau top, which features sleeves tied around the waist, a best-seller (it's currently sold out on ASOS).

For just £35, you may be tempted to pop one in your basket after seeing these sartorially-savvy looks.

There are three shades to choose from: light blue, dark blue and cream; and the top styling trick is to pair the innovative number with matching jeans for a show-stopping double denim ensemble, with an undeniable 2018 twist.

Fashion blogger Lolita Masagutova even proved that the look can be accessorised with a big straw hat, if you're so inclined.

So, the question is: would you wear this top? Or, more importantly, should you?

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