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My name is Annaliese, and I have an unhealthy obsession with sets.

All sets, really, but specifically, the Canadian Tuxedo. If you aren't familiar with the term, it's just a fancy way of saying denim-on-denim.

It used to be a major fashion faux pas (sorry, 2001 Britney and Justin), but in 2026? They are in their resurgence era and are everywhere. It was hard to present only 15 other options (below).

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A matching set makes you look instantly put together. It's effortless, it's edgy, and it says, "I understood the assignment."

When I walked past Leigh Campbell in the office wearing my latest denim set find, she said, and I am not kidding, "That is the chicest outfit I've seen you wear."

The whole set cost $69. Yes, you read that right. Some stores have already sold out of the jeans! So change your store location to grab yourself a pair while you still can.

Kmart Long Sleeve Diamante Denim Shirt, $30, and Diamante Jeans, $39.

woman wearing Kmart diamante black denim set in a laneway
Like a rhinestone cowgirl, but subtle. Image: Supplied.

A few reasons why I'm loving this set right now:

The denim shirt (or shacket) has that perfect oversized, drop-shoulder vibe. It looks like you borrowed it from a very stylish boyfriend, but it's actually tailored to fit a woman's frame.

It's structured enough that you don't look like you're wearing a tent, but roomy enough for a knit underneath.

But the diamante detailing is what makes it a look. It's just enough sparkle to feel elevated for Friday night drinks, but not so much that you look like a walking disco ball at the grocery store. It's "cool girl" sparkle.

woman wearing jeans from Kmart diamante wide leg.
So here for this relaxed, yet tizzy look. Image: Supplied.

The matching jeans have a really relaxed, wide-leg fit, a silhouette that is very much "on trend" right now.

And can we talk about the fact that the diamantes are only on the front? It's genius. You get all the sparkle when you walk into a room, but you aren't sitting on scratchy jewels all day.

It comes in sizes 6 to 20 and is proper cotton twill denim; it's sturdy and has weight to it. I usually wear a size 10, but I sized up to a 12 in both pieces.

Darker denim and black dyes tend to shrink the fabric fibres more than light washes, so they almost always feel tighter. Because it's designed to fade, it's only going to look better and more "lived-in" the more you wear it.

Going up a size gives you that perfectly relaxed, "cool girl" fit without the waistband digging in after lunch.

My favourite thing about matching sets is the versatility. You can wear them together for a high-impact look, or break them up to create a whole heap of other outfits. At $30 for the top and $39 for the jeans, the math is truly mathing.

If the bling is too much for you, they have plain wide-leg back jeans (sans sparkle).

Best denim sets (Canadian Tuxedos) to shop right now.

Mollie wearing ODE, Decjuba and Nude Lucy. Images: Supplied.

I'm not the only one in the Mamamia office frothing denim sets at the moment.

Head of Lifestyle, Mollie Harwood, sent me some Canadian Tuxedo changeroom mirror selfies while shopping over the weekend.

Ready to join the double denim club? From budget to bougie, keep scrolling for Canadian Tuxedos in light blue, dark blue, black, indigo and chocolate brown.

Decjuba Ariana Denim Shirt, $139.95 and Jeans, $139.95.

Image: Decjuba.

City Chic Mikayla Cotton Denim Shirt, $109.95 and Pants, $119.95.

Woman with dark hair pulled back in a bun wearing a dark-wash cotton denim shirt and pants from city chic.
Image: city chic.

Meshki Cinched Jacket Top, $189 and Flared Denim Jeans, $169.

Woman with dark hair pulled back in a sleek wearing an indigo-wash denim jacket and flared denim jeans.
Image: Meshki.

Target Lily Loves Denim Oversized Shirt, $60 and Wide Leg Jeans, $50.

Woman wearing a relaxed light-wash oversized shirt and wide leg jeans from Target.
Image: Target.

ASOS AWARE Button Up Denim Overshirt, $105 and Maxi Skirt, $95.

Woman wearing long-sleeved ligh wash denim jacket and a high-waisted, ankle-length denim maxi skirt from asos.
Image: asos.

Nakedvice The Maxwell Dark Indigo Jacket, $199.95 and Short, $159.95.

Woman wearing an oversized, structured denim jacket with wide, voluminous sleeves and a cropped hem and high-waisted denim culottes with a wide-leg silhouette from Nakedvice.
Image: Nakedvice

Nude Lucy Calvi Denim Shacket, $180 and Boyfriend Jean, $160.

Pretty Little Thing Indigo Wash Denim Jacket, $115 and Wide Leg Jeans, $115.

Woman wearing an oversized, boxy denim jacket with a traditional collar and white button-down front with matching high-waisted, wide-leg boyfriend jean from Pretty Little Thing.
Image: Pretty Little Thing.

ASOS Denim Jacket, $105 and Mini Skirt, $67.

Woman wearing a zip-up denim jacket with a balloon-style sleeves and high-waisted denim mini skirt from asos.
Image: asos.

ODE Carter Chambray Shirt, $129.99 and Pants, $129.99.

De Gail Cedric Denim Shirt, $139 and Henri High Waisted Straight Leg Jean, $129.

Meshki Lioda Oversized Denim Shirt, $159 and Panelled Denim Jeans, $149.

Woman wearing an oversized, long-sleeved denim shirt with matching wide-leg paneled denim jeans from Meshki.
Image: Meshki.

Aje Marcelline Denim Jacket, $249 and Jeans, $199.

Woman wearing a matching dark indigo wash denim set.
Image: Aje.

Decjuba Neve Denim Shirt, $139.95 and Balloon Pants, $119.95.

Woman wearing high-neck denim blouse with a button-down front and a high-waisted
Image: Decjuba.

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Annaliese Todd

Lifestyle Producer

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