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A interesting occurrence unfolded at this year's Venice film festival: a famous actress appeared wearing denim. Usually, a film festival celebrity walkway means chiffon and sequins, bare shoulders and dramatic skirts. Yet the celebrity chose deep-toned designer jeans matched with a soft lined top and a tailored coat. Moreover, while it's a fact that when you have a world-famous smile, your clothing has less pressure – even so. It was a turning point. A new era of appearing polished in denim pants has begun.

Most of us tend to be conflicted about jeans. They represent our standard choice on a leisure day, however when the occasion calls to dress up, we opt for something else. Yet denim pants, worn right, can bring you to the office or a nice restaurant with abundant sophistication. And, most of us don't need to be overly concerned about a celebrity event, ultimately.

A structured coat is to blue jeans like makeup is to a natural skin. The pairing creates an outfit feel purposeful and planned, which exudes self-assurance.

Let's start by covering fundamentals. If your jeans sag at the knees or sweep on the pavement, no level of luxurious shirt magic will salvage the outfit. Smart trousers are about sharp silhouettes, excellent fit and a fit that enhances you. The overly broad trousers that is widespread at the moment might seem excellent dressed up for casual events. But for a style that is perceived as semi-formal, a streamlined fit hits the appropriate tailoring-adjacent note, and the hem should sit just at the upper part of your loafer. Tailored denim are beneficial because they are able to maintain decorum in public. If straight jeans were personified, they would be punctual and well-mannered, extremely efficient. That's why they are your ally here.

The most frequent error we commit when trying to appear polished in denim is to endeavor to downplay the denim. If you wear boring denim trousers and conceal them with an eye-catching piece above in the hope that not a soul will see you are sporting denim, you don't disguise the denim – you look thrown on, which is not the intention in the least. A simple strap that makes a feature of the denim is the right choice.

Stiff denim offers the best silhouette, so aim for minimal elasticity. The top should be at your midsection – any style sitting low sends a less formal impression – and close but not constricting. You'll wear a belt in any case (as noted, do keep up) and it's not advisable trousers should ever be uncomfortable. It's important to feel supported, but not cramped.

A blazer paired with trousers as lipstick is to a clean skin. The combination creates an outfit seem deliberate and intentional, which exudes confidence. The contrast of jeans with refined fabric or soft weave provides interest and appeal. This functions on top of a shirt or tee for day, or a more elegant piece for evening. Pick out a linked necklace or a minimalist earring as opposed to a swinging chandelier earring. It feels quite European, know what I mean?

Denim-with-a-chic-top is a classic with good cause, particularly if you are stepping out for dinner. Opting for denim makes putting together an outfit simpler, which is useful if it's a quick post-work transition. A silk camisole under your blazer is a simple go-to that provides you choices: you might leave both on if you are by the entrance with a chill breeze, or take off the coat off if you begin to going pink in warm room temperature.

The right shoe creates the distinction between laid-back polish and popped-out-for-bin-bags. It doesn't have to be a high heel, even if it can help. A classic glossy high pump with a jean is always stylish, but slip-ons, fresh trainers or ankle boots are all excellent. A glimpse of bare skin someplace is always a nice detail, if the climate permits: a couple of unfastened closures on a shirt, or a open-toe shoe if you are in a crewneck sweater.

Occasionally the simple option turns out to be the polished decision. And should it's suitable for the Venice red carpet, it's good enough for your favorite spot in a cozy eatery.