There’s no doubt that jeans are a wardrobe staple most of us would be lost without. They provide the backbone to so many outfits, and they’re especially perfect for throwing on during this strange time when we’re in-between seasons. As we near the end of summer but haven’t quite launched into autumn yet, I personally find myself repeatedly reaching for denim— to pair with strappy tops now while there’s still the chance of a sunny afternoon, and then I’ll add layers as time goes on.
Versatile is an understatement when it comes to jeans, and in theory as well as being perfect for dressing down on relaxed weekends, they can easily be made to look really polished too. Whether you’re looking to dress them up for a date night or important business meeting, or you just like your denim to feel more elevated day to day—the key is to know what to pair them with, and fashion experts are, unsurprisingly, very good at it. To crack the code I turned to my fellow industry insiders as well as influencers and I’m here to report back on the most stylish and most elevated jeans outfits I saw again and again.
It turns out, there are actually a finite number of items fashion people repeatedly wear with jeans to make them look their best—nine to be precise. And the good news is they’re all really classic items you probably already own. From chic blazers to oversized shirting, smart loafers to breton stripes—keep scrolling and you’ll see the best classic items to wear with jeans that will always make your denim work harder.
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