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An interesting incident took place at this year's Venice cinema festival: a celebrated performer appeared sporting jeans. Ordinarily, a cinema event premiere entrance implies chiffon and sequins, bare shoulders and long gowns. Yet this star chose dark high-end trousers combined with a pale striped shirt and a well-fitted jacket. Moreover, while it's a fact that when you have a world-famous expression, your outfit doesn't have to work as hard – still. It was a moment. A new era of appearing polished in denim has begun.

Most of us feel a bit conflicted regarding denim wear. They serve as our standard choice on a leisure day, but when it's time to appear polished, we reach for different attire. However blue jeans, styled correctly, can bring you to your workplace or a elegant eatery with flair to spare. Additionally, most of us don't have to fret about a celebrity event, in the end.

A tailored jacket paired with denim like a bold lip on a bare face. The juxtaposition makes the look feel intentional and planned, which exudes poise.

Let's start with the basics. If your jeans bag at the bend or trail on the pavement, no level of elegant top skill will save the outfit. Polished jeans are centered on clean lines, excellent fit and a fit that enhances you. The very loose denim that is ubiquitous at the moment might seem great elevated for casual gatherings. Yet for a look that comes across as dressy casual, a tailored cut reaches the perfect polished vibe, and the hem should sit exactly at the top of your loafer. Tailored denim are useful because they understand how to maintain decorum in public. When streamlined trousers had a personality, they would be on-time and courteous, highly organized. That's why they are your companion in this case.

The most frequent mistake we do when aiming to dress sophisticatedly in jeans is to attempt to downplay the pants. When you choose plain denim trousers and cover them with something snazzy up top in the hope that not a soul will observe you are wearing denim, you aren't concealing the fabric – you appear thrown on, which is not the idea whatsoever. A simple leather belt that highlights of the denim is the way to go.

Rigid denim offers the finest shape, so aim for low elasticity. The waistband needs to be at your natural waistline – any cut below the waist conveys a more casual vibe – and snug but not uncomfortable. You'll add a belt anyway (see above, do keep up) and I don't think trousers need to be tight. It's important to feel supported, but not cramped.

A jacket is to jeans what lipstick applied to a natural complexion. The contrast creates an outfit seem purposeful and intentional, which projects poise. The contrast of blue fabric with smooth fabric or textured cloth provides texture and interest. This works on top of a top or tee for daywear, or a dressier item for evening. Pick out a linked necklace or a clean hoop as opposed to a dangling chandelier earring. It seems very Parisian, know what I mean?

Trousers-with-a-pretty-blouse is a classic because it works, especially if you are going out for dinner. Beginning with jeans simplifies creating an outfit easier, which is handy if it's a quick after-work transition. A silk camisole under your jacket is a straightforward choice that offers you options: you might leave the jacket on if you are near the entrance with a cold wind, or slip the coat aside if you start to feeling hot in toasty room temperature.

The perfect footwear sets the tone between relaxed sophistication and running errands. It isn't necessary to wear a stiletto, although it isn't a bad idea. A classic shiny pump with a jean is always stylish, but slip-ons, new athletic shoes or short boots are all suitable. A glimpse of skin someplace is always a nice detail, if the temperature permits: a couple of unfastened closures on a top, or a strappy sandal if you are sporting a crewneck sweater.

Occasionally the simple option ends up to be the sophisticated choice. And if it's suitable for a film festival, it's suitable for your usual seat in a neighborhood cafe.