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A curious incident unfolded at the latest Venice cinema festival: a famous actress arrived in blue jeans. Typically, a film festival red carpet means flowing fabrics and glitter, bare shoulders and sweeping hems. Yet this star chose dark designer jeans combined with a soft striped blouse and a well-fitted blazer. Moreover, even if admittedly that with a world-famous expression, your outfit doesn't have to work as hard – nonetheless. It represented a significant event. A fresh phase of appearing sophisticated in denim is here.

Many individuals are somewhat undecided concerning jeans. They represent our standard choice on a Saturday, but when it's time to dress up, we reach for something else. Yet blue jeans, styled correctly, can escort you to your workplace or a nice restaurant with abundant sophistication. Additionally, many people don't have to worry too much about a celebrity event, after all.

A structured coat combined with blue jeans like a bold lip applied to a bare face. The juxtaposition makes the look seem deliberate and intentional, which radiates self-assurance.

Let's start with essential tips. Should your denim bag at the joints or sweep on the floor, no amount of luxurious shirt skill will rescue the look. Smart trousers are focused on sharp silhouettes, good tailoring and a style that enhances you. The overly broad jeans currently ubiquitous at the moment might seem excellent styled up for informal gatherings. However for a look that is perceived as dressy casual, a straight leg achieves the appropriate sophisticated-leaning note, and the length needs to fall exactly at the surface of your footwear. Streamlined trousers are useful because they are able to behave themselves in social settings. Should tailored denim were personified, they would be punctual and courteous, highly organized. That's why they are your ally for this purpose.

The most common blunder we make when trying to appear polished in denim is to attempt to downplay the pants. If you wear plain denim trousers and cover them with an eye-catching piece above in the belief that not a soul will notice you are in denim, you aren't concealing the jeans – you look hastily assembled, which is not the intention at all. An understated belt that highlights of the trousers is the right choice.

Stiff fabric offers the optimal shape, so look for little give. The waistband needs to be at your midsection – any cut below the waist conveys a less formal impression – and close but not uncomfortable. You are going to wear a belt regardless (see above, pay attention) and I don't think trousers ought to ever be uncomfortable. You should feel secure, but not compressed.

A blazer paired with denim as lipstick is to a natural complexion. The contrast makes the look feel intentional and thoughtful, which exudes poise. The mix of jeans with smooth fabric or crepe provides depth and interest. This works paired with a blouse or tee for daytime, or a more elegant piece for dinner. Select a metal chain or a clean hoop rather than a dangling chandelier earring. It appears quite European, see the idea?

Denim-with-a-chic-top is a classic because it works, notably if you are heading out for an evening out. Opting for trousers makes putting together an ensemble more straightforward, which is handy if it's a quick evening change. A satin top under your blazer is a straightforward choice that gives you choices: you might leave both on if you are close to the entrance with a cool draft, or remove the coat aside if you begin to feeling hot in heated indoor climate.

The ideal pair sets the tone between casual elegance and just stepped out. It need not be a high heel, though it doesn't hurt. A timeless glossy high pump with a jean is perennially fashionable, but flat shoes, fresh trainers or booties are all excellent. A flash of exposed skin someplace is always a welcome element, if the weather allows: a couple of unfastened closures on a shirt, or a open-toe shoe if you are wearing a turtleneck pullover.

At times the easy choice proves to be the smart one. And when it's suitable for the Venice red carpet, it's good enough for your favorite spot in a local restaurant.