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An amusing occurrence unfolded at the latest Venice cinema festival: a celebrated performer stepped out wearing denim. Ordinarily, a cinema event premiere entrance means elegant materials and sequins, revealed décolletage and long gowns. Yet the celebrity chose midnight premium denim matched with a light patterned blouse and a well-fitted coat. And, while it's true that when you have a iconic grin, your outfit carries less weight – still. It marked a turning point. A fresh phase of looking smart in jeans is here.

Most of us feel a bit undecided about jeans. They are our go-to option on a weekend day, yet when we need to look smart, we choose different attire. But blue jeans, paired appropriately, can escort you to work or a fine dining spot with plenty of style. Furthermore, most of us aren't required to fret about a glamorous premiere, ultimately.

A blazer paired with jeans as makeup on a bare face. The pairing results in a style appear intentional and thoughtful, which exudes confidence.

Let's start with the basics. When your trousers droop at the bend or trail on the pavement, not any quantity of elegant top magic will salvage the outfit. Sophisticated trousers are about sharp silhouettes, excellent fit and a style that complements you. The extra-wide denim currently ubiquitous right now can look great styled up for informal events. But for a appearance that comes across as smart-casual, a straight leg hits the appropriate sophisticated-leaning vibe, and the bottom edge ought to rest exactly at the top of your shoe. Streamlined trousers are beneficial because they know how to maintain decorum in public. When streamlined trousers were personified, they would be punctual and polite, highly organized. This is why they are your ally here.

The typical mistake we commit when attempting to appear polished in denim is to try to play down the jeans. If you wear dull denim trousers and conceal them with something snazzy on the upper half in the hope that nobody will see you are in denim, you fail to hide the denim – you look hastily assembled, which is not the idea whatsoever. A classic belt that makes a feature of the denim is the right choice.

Firm fabric offers the finest shape, so look for low stretch. The waistband needs to be at your waist – any style below the waist conveys a relaxed message – and snug but not tight. You will add a belt regardless (see above, stay with me) and it's best if trousers ought to ever be tight. You ought to feel held, but not squeezed.

A jacket combined with denim as lipstick applied to a natural complexion. The contrast creates an outfit appear intentional and thoughtful, which projects confidence. The mix of jeans with smooth material or textured cloth provides depth and detail. This is effective on top of a shirt or T-shirt for day, or a more elegant piece for evening. Select a chain necklace or a clean hoop instead of a long statement earring. It seems more French, know what I mean?

Trousers-with-a-pretty-blouse is a enduring because it works, particularly if you are stepping out for an evening out. Opting for denim makes putting together an outfit easier, which is handy if it's a fast evening change. A satin top under your jacket is a easy option that offers you options: you may retain the jacket on if you are by the entrance with a cool draft, or remove the jacket aside if you begin to getting warm in warm heating.

The ideal pair makes the difference between laid-back polish and popped-out-for-bin-bags. It doesn't have to be a stiletto, though it can help. An enduring shiny pump with a jean is perennially fashionable, but slip-ons, new athletic shoes or short boots are all excellent. A glimpse of bare skin somewhere is invariably a welcome element, if the weather permits: two unfastened closures on a top, or a bare sandal if you are sporting a turtleneck jumper.

Sometimes the easy choice ends up to be the smart one. And should it's suitable for a film festival, it's good enough for your usual seat in a local restaurant.