Aje is known for occasion dresses, but denim now has a place in almost every Aje drop. Each season now brings a denim capsule built on the same ideas as the dresses: sculpted seams, a defined waist and hardware that looks like jewellery. This guide covers the main Aje denim shapes, how the fabric feels, and how to size it.
The Aje denim mini dress
The denim mini dress is the piece most people ask about. Aje cuts it like a cocktail dress, with a fitted bodice, a belted waist and a short skirt with some flare. The Daisy Denim Mini Dress is the classic mid blue, and the Leni Belted Denim Mini Dress does the same shape in ivory. New for Resort 2027, the Kirra Denim Mini Dress is rigid ivory denim with an exposed back zip.
Barrel and wide-leg jeans
Aje jeans lean towards relaxed shapes. The Daisy Denim Barrel Jean curves out through the leg and back in at the ankle, which is the shape behind most searches for Aje barrel jeans. The Joy Balloon Denim Pant takes that further. For a straighter line, the Seren Denim Jean is the easiest everyday pair, and the Georgini Denim Jeans in sand wash bring a flared leg to the new season.
Denim skirts
Aje denim skirts come in two lengths. The minis, like the Daisy Denim Mini Skirt, sit high on the waist. The midis, like the Leni Denim Midi Skirt in ivory, are cut long and clean, and they pair well with a fine knit for the office.
Denim shirts and jackets
The shirts are cut with structure, so they work as a jacket too. The Daisy Denim Shirt matches the Daisy jean and skirt for a full denim look. The Seren Denim Jacket is the classic layer, and the Joy Curved Back Denim Jacket has a rounded back seam that gives it a softer outline.
Black and ivory denim
Not all Aje denim is blue. The Vanaia set, including the Vanaia Denim Jean and the Vanaia Denim Jacket, comes in black with a touch of stretch. Ivory denim is a regular part of the summer range too. It looks sharper than white and is easier to keep clean.
What Aje denim feels like
Most Aje denim is 100% cotton, so it starts firm and softens with wear. The Vanaia pieces add a little elastane for give. Rigid cotton holds the sculpted seams that make the dresses work, which is why the dresses feel more structured than a typical denim dress. Wash it cold, inside out, and line dry to keep the colour.
How Aje denim fits
Most Aje denim follows the Australian numeric ladder, the same as the dresses, and some jeans are sold by waist measurement in inches. Rigid cotton has no stretch, so if you are between sizes on a jean, take the larger size. For dresses and skirts, size for your waist. Our Aje sizing guide covers the conversion to UK, US and EU, and you can browse the full Aje edit for every wash.
Frequently asked questions
Does Aje make jeans?
Yes. Aje makes barrel, balloon, straight and flared jeans each season, mostly in 100% cotton denim.
Is Aje denim stretchy?
Most Aje denim is rigid 100% cotton with no stretch. A few styles, like the Vanaia set, include a small amount of elastane.
Should I size up in Aje jeans?
Rigid denim does not give, so if you are between sizes on a jean, take the larger size.
What is the most popular Aje denim piece?
The denim mini dress. Aje cuts it with a fitted bodice and a defined waist, so it wears like a cocktail dress.
How do I wash Aje denim?
Machine wash cold, inside out, with similar colours, then line dry to protect the wash.
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