The 13 Best Women's Denim Shirts for 2023

Hear me out: denim shirts are trending for fall and winter 2023. The piece, perhaps most memorably worn by Stillwater in Almost Famous, is just the latest in a slew of Western-inspired trends that have crept their way into our closets this year. We started with the cowboy boots and now we’re here! But these are not the denim shirts of yore. Instead, these new iterations are available in just about every wash, length, and style. To prove it, I rounded up a bunch of the best denim shirts for women you can buy right now. After all, I am the person who quite literally shops online for a living.

This list includes everything from classic iterations that would not feel out of place at a Kacey Musgraves concert to more modern-feeling versions. When in doubt, throw one of these over your favorite summer mini dress and call it a day—it’s a foolproof fall outfit combination that looks just as effortless as it feels.

The Embroidered Shirt

& Other Stories Floral Embroidery Denim Shirt

The dainty floral embroidery on this otherwise simple denim shirt gives it a delicate touch.

Zara Denim Overshirt With Pocket

This pink button-down will instantly make your favorite summer sundress feel fall-ready.

Gap Denim Western Shirt

If you like the Western look, snap front buttons and pointed shoulder details are the signature of a Western-style denim shirt.

The Classic

Levi's Essential Western Shirt

When you think about denim, you think about Levi's. This denim button-down was made to be layered with a pair of jeans in the same wash.

The Cream Pick

Free People With Love Denim Button Down

If you want to wear denim-on-denim but you don't love the look of an all-blue outfit, try this white denim shirt from Free People.

The Two-Tone Pick

Ksubi Snakebite Ombré Denim Shirt

This gradient shirt from Ksubi is too cool not to be worn.

Madewell Chambray Classic Ex BF Button Down Shirt

This denim shirt is chambray rather than a heavier stiff denim so it's soft, light and won't bulk up if you want to tuck it in.

CASLON Stripe Chambray Shirt

We love the subtle blue-on-blue vertical stripes on this denim shirt.

Citizens of Humanity Jules Slim Western Shirt

A light-wash denim shirt makes for a great cover-up.

Levi's Gracie Shirt

Another great shirt that can also double as a light jacket. This style is meant to be worn oversized.

COURT & ROWE Short Sleeve Chambray Shirt

With short sleeves, this sweet, feminine style gives no Western vibes at all.

Lafayette 148 New York John Retro Denim Shirt

Brown buttons and contrast stitching make this denim shirt a slightly vintage-inspired addition to your denim wardrobe.

Levi Shrunken Denim Shirt

This denim shirt is made from sturdy denim so it'll stand the test of time.

Julia Marzovilla is the Fashion E-Commerce Editor at Marie Claire, where she reviews the latest launches from fashion and beauty brands, finds the best on-sale items around the internet, and interviews experts to find the best products in any category to share with her readers. She also creates shopping guides that span every vertical on the site as an expert in everything from the best laptop bags to the best laser hair removal devices.

In her near decade of experience, Julia has both written for several top outlets in the E-Commerce space and worked at major fashion labels. Prior to joining the Marie Claire team, she contributed similar shopping stories to sites such as Bustle, InStyle, The Zoe Report, Who What Wear, and worked as the Trending Fashion and News Writer STYLECASTER. You can find her across the internet at @JuliaMarzovilla. In real life, you can find her creating shopping guides for her friends, cooking or baking in her too-small kitchen, or buying tickets for the next time Harry Styles is in town.

Julia has a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Journalism from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California. She lives in New York City, her hometown.