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A amusing incident unfolded at this year's Venice movie festival: a famous actress stepped out sporting jeans. Ordinarily, a movie gala celebrity walkway implies chiffon and sparkle, exposed arms and sweeping hems. However this star selected midnight designer jeans combined with a pale lined top and a well-fitted coat. And, although it's a fact that with a celebrated smile, your outfit has less pressure – nonetheless. It marked a turning point. A new era of appearing sophisticated in denim pants is here.

Most of us are somewhat conflicted concerning denim wear. They represent our default setting on a Saturday, but when the occasion calls to look smart, we opt for something else. But denim pants, paired appropriately, can take you to your workplace or a elegant eatery with plenty of style. Furthermore, most of us don't have to be overly concerned about the red carpet, in the end.

A blazer paired with denim as lipstick on a natural skin. The contrast makes the look appear purposeful and planned, which radiates self-assurance.

Let's start with the basics. If your jeans sag at the joints or drag on the pavement, no level of elegant top wizardry will save the outfit. Sophisticated jeans are centered on sharp silhouettes, good tailoring and a fit that complements you. The extra-wide jeans that is widespread right now can look great elevated for informal parties. But for a look that reads as smart-casual, a streamlined fit reaches the right tailoring-adjacent note, and the hem should sit precisely at the upper part of your footwear. Streamlined trousers are helpful because they know how to behave themselves in public. If straight jeans possessed character, they would be on-time and well-mannered, highly organized. This explains why they are your friend for this purpose.

The most common blunder we commit when attempting to look smart in trousers is to attempt to minimize the pants. When you choose dull jeans and conceal them with an eye-catching piece up top in the expectation that no one will notice you are in denim, you fail to hide the denim – you seem thrown on, which is not the idea in the least. An understated leather belt that makes a feature of the jeans is the right choice.

Stiff material has the finest silhouette, so aim for low stretch. The waistband ought to be at your natural waistline – any style below the waist sends a relaxed impression – and fitted but not uncomfortable. You are going to add a belt anyway (as noted, pay attention) and I don't think jeans ought to ever be uncomfortable. It's important to feel secure, but not compressed.

A coat combined with denim like lipstick on a natural complexion. The juxtaposition creates an outfit seem purposeful and planned, which projects self-assurance. The contrast of blue fabric with refined material or crepe provides depth and detail. This is effective paired with a shirt or casual top for daywear, or a dressier item for night. Select a chain necklace or a clean hoop rather than a swinging chandelier earring. It seems more French, know what I mean?

Trousers-with-a-pretty-blouse is a timeless with good cause, particularly if you are heading out for dinner. Opting for denim simplifies creating an look more straightforward, which is handy if it's a quick evening transition. A satin top beneath your blazer is a straightforward choice that provides you options: you might leave the layers intact if you are near the entrance with a chill breeze, or slip the coat aside if you begin to getting warm in heated room temperature.

The perfect footwear sets the tone between casual elegance and just stepped out. It doesn't have to be a high heel, though it can help. A classic shiny pump with a jean is always stylish, but slip-ons, clean sneakers or booties are all good. A glimpse of bare skin somewhere is invariably a welcome element, if the climate allows: a couple of buttons undone on a top, or a strappy sandal if you are wearing a high-necked sweater.

Sometimes the simple option ends up to be the smart one. And should it's appropriate for a film festival, it's appropriate for your corner table in a local restaurant.