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An interesting occurrence unfolded at the latest Venice cinema festival: a famous actress arrived sporting denim. Usually, a movie gala premiere entrance signifies chiffon and sparkle, revealed décolletage and dramatic skirts. But the celebrity opted for midnight high-end trousers matched with a soft striped top and a well-fitted jacket. Furthermore, although it's a fact that with a iconic grin, your outfit carries less weight – still. It was a turning point. A new era of looking smart in jeans is here.

Most of us are somewhat torn regarding jeans. They are our standard choice on a Saturday, yet when it's time to dress up, we opt for different attire. But jeans, styled correctly, can escort you to your workplace or a nice restaurant with flair to spare. Furthermore, many people aren't required to worry too much about a celebrity event, after all.

A blazer combined with jeans what lipstick applied to a clean complexion. The pairing creates an outfit appear intentional and planned, which exudes self-assurance.

We'll open with the basics. When your trousers bag at the knees or drag on the ground, no level of silk blouse skill will save the look. Smart jeans are about clean lines, excellent fit and a style that flatters you. The very loose jeans that is ubiquitous right now can look great dressed up for let-loose events. Yet for a look that reads as dressy casual, a streamlined fit hits the right tailoring-adjacent vibe, and the length should sit just at the surface of your loafer. Tailored denim are useful because they are able to behave themselves in social settings. Should tailored denim were personified, they would be punctual and polite, extremely efficient. That's why they are your ally here.

The most frequent blunder we make when trying to dress sophisticatedly in denim is to endeavor to downplay the pants. Should you pick boring jeans and conceal them with something snazzy on the upper half in the expectation that not a soul will see you are in jeans, you don't disguise the denim – you look hastily assembled, which is not the intention at all. An understated strap that makes a feature of the jeans is the best approach.

Firm material offers the optimal shape, so look for minimal stretch. The waistband needs to be at your midsection – any style below the waist sends a relaxed impression – and close but not tight. You are going to use a belt anyway (see above, do keep up) and I don't think jeans ought to ever be restrictive. You should feel supported, but not cramped.

A blazer is to denim as lipstick on a bare face. The combination creates an outfit feel purposeful and planned, which exudes poise. The mix of jeans with smooth wool or crepe adds texture and appeal. This is effective on top of a shirt or T-shirt for daytime, or something slinkier for evening. Pick out a metal chain or a minimalist earring rather than a swinging elaborate jewelry. It seems very Parisian, know what I mean?

Jeans-and-a-nice-top is a classic because it works, notably if you are going out for a meal. Opting for jeans simplifies creating an ensemble simpler, which is handy if it's a fast after-work transition. A silk camisole below your coat is a easy option that provides you alternatives: you may retain the layers intact if you are near the door with a cool draft, or slip the coat aside if you begin to going pink in warm indoor climate.

The perfect footwear sets the tone between casual elegance and popped-out-for-bin-bags. It need not be a stiletto, though it can help. A classic glossy high pump with a denim trouser is always stylish, but slip-ons, fresh trainers or ankle boots are all excellent. A glimpse of exposed skin somewhere is consistently a nice detail, if the climate lets you: two unfastened closures on a blouse, or a strappy sandal if you are wearing a crewneck pullover.

At times the straightforward selection ends up to be the polished decision. And when it's good enough for a celebrity event, it's appropriate for your usual seat in a neighborhood cafe.