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A amusing occurrence took place at this year's Venice cinema festival: a renowned star appeared in denim. Typically, a film festival celebrity walkway means flowing fabrics and glitter, bare shoulders and dramatic skirts. Yet this star opted for midnight designer jeans matched with a soft patterned top and a well-fitted jacket. And, even if it's a fact that if you possess a world-famous grin, your attire doesn't have to work as hard – even so. It was a turning point. A new era of looking smart in denim pants is here.

Most of us tend to be conflicted concerning denim trousers. They serve as our default setting on a weekend day, however when it's time to appear polished, we choose something else. However jeans, styled correctly, can escort you to the office or a nice restaurant with flair to spare. And, most of us don't have to fret about a celebrity event, ultimately.

A structured coat is to blue jeans what lipstick on a clean complexion. The pairing makes the look appear intentional and planned, which projects self-assurance.

We'll begin with the basics. If your jeans sag at the bend or drag on the floor, no amount of elegant top wizardry will rescue the outfit. Polished jeans are focused on clean lines, excellent fit and a style that enhances you. The very loose denim that is ubiquitous these days can look fantastic styled up for informal gatherings. Yet for a look that is perceived as dressy casual, a straight leg reaches the right sophisticated-leaning tone, and the bottom edge needs to fall exactly at the upper part of your footwear. Straight jeans are useful because they know how to behave themselves in company. When streamlined trousers were personified, they would be timely and well-mannered, highly organized. This explains why they are your friend in this case.

The most frequent mistake we make when aiming to dress sophisticatedly in jeans is to try to minimize the denim. Should you pick dull jeans and mask them with an eye-catching piece up top in the hope that no one will observe you are wearing jeans, you aren't concealing the denim – you appear cobbled together, which is not the intention in the least. An understated strap that makes a feature of the trousers is the best approach.

Rigid material provides the optimal shape, so seek out low give. The waistband ought to be at your midsection – any cut sitting low sends a relaxed vibe – and close but not uncomfortable. You will wear a belt anyway (see above, stay with me) and I don't think jeans need to be restrictive. You ought to feel held, but not squeezed.

A coat combined with denim like makeup on a natural complexion. The juxtaposition creates an outfit feel deliberate and intentional, which radiates self-assurance. The contrast of denim with sleek fabric or textured cloth brings texture and appeal. This works paired with a top or casual top for day, or a dressier item for dinner. Choose a linked necklace or a minimalist earring as opposed to a dangling chandelier earring. It seems very Parisian, get the picture?

Denim-with-a-chic-top is a classic with good cause, particularly if you are going out for dinner. Opting for trousers eases assembling an outfit easier, which is handy if it's a speedy post-work switch. A silk camisole beneath your coat is a simple go-to that provides you alternatives: you might leave both on if you are near the door with a chill breeze, or take off the blazer aside if you feel yourself going pink in warm room temperature.

The ideal pair creates the distinction between laid-back polish and just stepped out. It need not be a stiletto, though it isn't a bad idea. A classic glossy high pump with a blue pant is perennially fashionable, but slip-ons, clean sneakers or booties are all good. A flash of bare skin someplace is always a pleasant touch, if the temperature permits: two unfastened closures on a top, or a open-toe shoe if you are sporting a high-necked jumper.

Sometimes the straightforward selection turns out to be the smart one. And should it's good enough for the Venice red carpet, it's good enough for your corner table in a local restaurant.