About the denim tag
denim is a fashion tag that NovelAI Diffusion can use. On Danbooru it has 71,187 posts, and its best-rated still image scores 2,034. The samples above put the tag at the front of a fixed base prompt with seed 1234, so the differences between tags come from the tag alone.
How each model draws denim
Follows composition and expression instructions closely, so the effect shows in a tidy form.
Reacts to the tag more strongly, so its effect is easier to see.
WAI illustrious SDXL v17, a local model. Shows how the same tag reads outside NovelAI.
Writing denim in a prompt
Put the subject first, then this tag, then quality tags.
1girl, solo, denim, best quality, masterpiecewlop, 1girl, denimThe negative prompt and the full settings are on the terms page.
How these samples were made
Every image uses 832×1216, seed 1234, 23 steps and the k_euler_ancestral sampler. The base prompt and negative prompt stay the same for every tag, and only the tag under test changes. Images flagged by the NSFW check are regenerated with a new seed or hidden.
From the Danbooru wiki
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A textile made from cotton, or cotton-blends. It is sturdy and exhibits diagonal ribbing. Pants made of denim are called jeans, and are the most common use for the material. Denim can be of any color, but is most often blue.
Examples
- : Jeans with denim jacket
- : Denim shorts
See also
FAQ
Does NovelAI recognize denim?
Compare the samples on this page. Every tag on this site shares the same seed and base prompt, so any change you see comes from denim.
How do I write denim in a prompt?
Write "denim" near the front of the prompt and separate it from other tags with commas.
Should I use V5 or V4.5?
V4.5 shows the tag's effect more strongly. V5 gives steadier images with fewer artifacts.

