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A amusing incident unfolded at the recent Venice film festival: a celebrated performer stepped out in jeans. Typically, a cinema event red carpet means elegant materials and glitter, revealed décolletage and dramatic skirts. However the actress chose deep-toned designer jeans matched with a light striped blouse and a well-fitted jacket. Furthermore, while it's a fact that when you have a iconic smile, your clothing doesn't have to work as hard – still. It marked a significant event. A fresh phase of appearing sophisticated in denim is here.

The majority of people tend to be conflicted about jeans. They represent our go-to option on a leisure day, yet when the occasion calls to appear polished, we choose something else. However denim pants, worn right, can bring you to work or a fine dining spot with abundant sophistication. And, many people aren't required to fret about the red carpet, after all.

A structured coat combined with jeans as makeup is to a bare face. The pairing results in a style appear purposeful and thoughtful, which exudes self-assurance.

We'll open with essential tips. If your jeans sag at the knees or sweep on the floor, no level of luxurious shirt wizardry will rescue the outfit. Polished denim are about defined shapes, good tailoring and a style that complements you. The very loose denim that is widespread right now can look excellent dressed up for informal gatherings. However for a style that is perceived as semi-formal, a tailored cut reaches the perfect tailoring-adjacent note, and the bottom edge needs to fall just at the top of your shoe. Tailored denim are helpful because they understand how to maintain decorum in social settings. If straight jeans had a personality, they would be timely and courteous, very Type A. This explains why they are your friend in this case.

The most frequent error we commit when aiming to look smart in denim is to endeavor to play down the pants. If you wear boring denim trousers and conceal them with a stylish top up top in the hope that no one will notice you are in denim, you aren't concealing the denim – you look hastily assembled, which is not the idea at all. A simple strap that highlights of the trousers is the right choice.

Stiff denim has the finest silhouette, so aim for low give. The waist needs to be at your waist – any cut sitting low communicates a relaxed impression – and fitted but not constricting. You'll wear a belt in any case (as noted, stay with me) and it's best if trousers ought to ever be tight. You should feel supported, but not squeezed.

A blazer is to trousers what lipstick is to a clean skin. The contrast creates an outfit seem intentional and thoughtful, which projects self-assurance. The mix of blue fabric with smooth wool or soft weave brings depth and detail. This works over a blouse or casual top for daytime, or a dressier item for dinner. Choose a chain necklace or a simple hoop as opposed to a long chandelier earring. It seems more French, see the idea?

Denim-with-a-chic-top is a classic for a reason, notably if you are stepping out for a meal. Starting with jeans makes putting together an outfit simpler, which is handy if it's a fast after-work switch. A delicate undershirt under your blazer is a simple go-to that gives you choices: you might leave the layers intact if you are by the entrance with a chill breeze, or remove the jacket off if you start to getting warm in toasty room temperature.

The ideal pair sets the tone between casual elegance and running errands. It isn't necessary to wear a stiletto, though it isn't a bad idea. A classic elegant shoe with a jean is eternally chic, but slip-ons, new athletic shoes or booties are all good. A peek of exposed skin someplace is consistently a welcome element, if the climate allows: a couple of buttons undone on a blouse, or a open-toe shoe if you are in a turtleneck pullover.

At times the easy choice turns out to be the smart one. And when it's suitable for a celebrity event, it's appropriate for your usual seat in a local restaurant.