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A curious incident happened at this year's Venice cinema festival: a famous actress appeared in blue jeans. Ordinarily, a film festival red carpet signifies chiffon and sequins, bare shoulders and long gowns. But the actress chose deep-toned premium denim combined with a soft striped blouse and a well-fitted jacket. And, even if admittedly that with a world-famous smile, your outfit carries less weight – nonetheless. It was a moment. A fresh phase of looking smart in denim has begun.

The majority of people are somewhat undecided about denim trousers. They serve as our standard choice on a weekend day, however when the occasion calls to look smart, we opt for something else. But jeans, styled correctly, can take you to work or a fine dining spot with plenty of style. And, the majority don't need to be overly concerned about a glamorous premiere, in the end.

A structured coat paired with blue jeans as makeup on a clean complexion. The juxtaposition makes the look seem purposeful and planned, which radiates self-assurance.

We'll open with the basics. If your jeans bag at the joints or drag on the ground, no level of silk blouse magic will salvage the outfit. Smart trousers are about clean lines, precise cut and a cut that flatters you. The very loose denim currently ubiquitous right now might seem excellent elevated for casual events. Yet for a look that comes across as dressy casual, a tailored cut achieves the appropriate polished vibe, and the bottom edge should sit just at the upper part of your shoe. Straight jeans are beneficial because they understand how to behave themselves in public. Should tailored denim had a personality, they would be punctual and polite, highly organized. This is why they are your companion for this purpose.

The most common error we make when aiming to look smart in jeans is to try to downplay the jeans. If you wear boring jeans and cover them with something snazzy above in the expectation that no one will notice you are in denim, you fail to hide the jeans – you appear thrown on, which is not the idea whatsoever. A simple belt that accentuates of the denim is the right choice.

Rigid denim provides the optimal outline, so aim for low give. The waistband should be at your natural waistline – anything sitting low communicates a more casual vibe – and close but not tight. You are going to add a belt in any case (as noted, pay attention) and it's not advisable jeans should ever be uncomfortable. You ought to feel held, but not squeezed.

A blazer is to trousers as a bold lip color applied to a bare face. The contrast results in a style appear intentional and planned, which exudes confidence. The mix of jeans with sleek material or crepe provides interest and appeal. This works on top of a shirt or T-shirt for daytime, or something slinkier for night. Choose a linked necklace or a minimalist earring instead of a long statement earring. It seems more French, get the picture?

Denim-with-a-chic-top is a enduring for a reason, especially if you are heading out for dinner. Beginning with jeans makes putting together an look more straightforward, which is convenient if it's a quick evening switch. A delicate undershirt below your blazer is a straightforward choice that offers you alternatives: you might leave the layers intact if you are close to the entrance with a cold wind, or remove the coat away if you begin to going pink in warm room temperature.

The right shoe creates the distinction between relaxed sophistication and popped-out-for-bin-bags. It need not be a high heel, though it doesn't hurt. An enduring elegant shoe with a blue pant is eternally chic, but flat shoes, clean sneakers or booties are all suitable. A flash of bare skin somewhere is invariably a welcome element, if the weather allows: a few unfastened closures on a shirt, or a bare sandal if you are in a crewneck sweater.

At times the simple option turns out to be the sophisticated choice. And if it's suitable for a film festival, it's suitable for your favorite spot in a local restaurant.