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An interesting incident happened at the recent Venice film festival: a renowned star appeared in blue jeans. Typically, a film festival celebrity walkway implies flowing fabrics and glitter, bare shoulders and sweeping hems. Yet this star opted for midnight designer jeans matched with a soft striped top and a tailored coat. Moreover, although it's true that with a world-famous grin, your attire has less pressure – still. It marked a turning point. A fresh phase of appearing sophisticated in jeans is here.

The majority of people are somewhat undecided regarding jeans. They serve as our default setting on a Saturday, but when it's time to dress up, we reach for an alternative. Yet blue jeans, paired appropriately, can bring you to your workplace or a nice restaurant with plenty of style. And, most of us don't need to worry too much about the red carpet, ultimately.

A blazer is to jeans as a bold lip on a bare face. The pairing results in a style seem deliberate and planned, which projects poise.

We'll begin with the basics. When your trousers sag at the bend or trail on the ground, no level of elegant top magic will rescue the look. Polished jeans are focused on sharp silhouettes, good tailoring and a fit that complements you. The extra-wide jeans currently ubiquitous right now may appear excellent dressed up for let-loose parties. Yet for a look that reads as smart-casual, a streamlined fit hits the appropriate tailoring-adjacent vibe, and the bottom edge ought to rest exactly at the upper part of your shoe. Streamlined trousers are beneficial because they know how to behave themselves in public. When streamlined trousers had a personality, they would be timely and well-mannered, extremely efficient. That's why they are your companion here.

The most frequent error we make when aiming to look smart in trousers is to try to minimize the pants. When you choose plain denim trousers and mask them with a stylish top above in the hope that no one will observe you are sporting denim, you aren't concealing the denim – you seem hastily assembled, which is not the intention at all. A classic belt that highlights of the jeans is the best approach.

Firm material has the finest silhouette, so aim for little elasticity. The waist needs to be at your natural waistline – anything sitting low sends a less formal vibe – and fitted but not constricting. You will wear a belt anyway (as noted, do keep up) and it's best if trousers should ever be uncomfortable. You ought to feel supported, but not compressed.

A coat combined with denim what lipstick on a natural complexion. The juxtaposition creates an outfit feel intentional and thoughtful, which projects self-assurance. The mix of denim with refined material or textured cloth provides depth and appeal. This works over a shirt or T-shirt for day, or something slinkier for dinner. Select a chain necklace or a simple hoop instead of a dangling chandelier earring. It seems quite European, know what I mean?

Trousers-with-a-pretty-blouse is a timeless with good cause, especially if you are stepping out for dinner. Starting with trousers makes putting together an ensemble simpler, which is convenient if it's a fast after-work change. A silk camisole below your blazer is a simple go-to that provides you alternatives: you may retain the layers intact if you are by the door with a cool draft, or remove the coat off if you start to feeling hot in heated indoor climate.

The perfect footwear sets the tone between laid-back polish and running errands. It need not be a heel, though it doesn't hurt. A timeless elegant shoe with a blue pant is perennially fashionable, but flat shoes, clean sneakers or short boots are all good. A peek of bare skin somewhere is invariably a welcome element, if the climate allows: a few unfastened closures on a top, or a bare sandal if you are sporting a high-necked sweater.

Occasionally the simple option ends up to be the polished decision. And should it's good enough for a film festival, it's suitable for your corner table in a neighborhood cafe.