HGTV's Chelsea DeBoer Gave Her Denim-On-Denim Outfit A Fun Vintage Vibe With This Touch
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HGTV star Chelsea DeBoer knows how to work denim. The reality star, known first for her presence on MTV's "Teen Mom 2," took her flair for style and created her HGTV home renovation series "Down Home Fab." Since then, she's been inspiring fans with her knack for home improvement, but also her ability to throw together an outfit. DeBoer showed her unique ability to style a Canadian tuxedo by incorporating one unexpected detail: lace.
In June 2025, DeBoer posed for a photo with her husband and renovation partner, Cole, inside one of their home projects. What caught everyone's attention was DeBoer's gorgeous combination of light blue jeans with a vest. She styled the vest over a long-sleeve, white lace top, much like this white lace top on Amazon. The unexpected combination of antique lace with jeans softened and feminized DeBoer's outfit. And she was ahead of the trends, as this combination would fit seamlessly alongside the summer 2026 denim trends we're embracing (and the outdated ones we're ditching). After all, DeBoer's relaxed, straight-leg jeans are one of the hottest denim trends of 2026 that are demanding a place in everyone's closets. So her choice to pair these trendy jeans with a lace top gave the overall look a charming, vintage vibe.
How to style a denim vest with or without lace like Chelsea DeBoer
Chelsea DeBoer obviously loves denim detailing, so it's no surprise the HGTV star showed off a different way to style her denim vest a few months later. In September 2025, DeBoer posed with her eldest daughter in her denim vest without lace and posted the photo (above) on Instagram. The look was much more casual and relaxed, a vibe that was further demonstrated by her cool trucker hat and aviators. It was a very different look from her lace 'fit.
As Vogue notes, the denim vest has become a mainstay in fashion as a Western touchpoint, and the most popular street styling of this essential piece includes pairing it with jeans just as DeBoer did. After all, chic Western-inspired fashion has been the trend to watch for a while now. With so much hype around denim vests, other pairings lean on the romantic touch of unexpected details, just like DeBoer achieved with her lace layer. One winning idea includes pairing a denim vest with a cream midi-length silk skirt or a pair of white tailored trousers. Equally charming is pairing a denim vest with Bermuda shorts for a summery look. Better yet, style your denim vest over a boho peasant dress to mimic that vintage, romantic charm that DeBoer achieved with her lace top.