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An interesting event happened at this year's Venice movie festival: a renowned star appeared in jeans. Usually, a movie gala premiere entrance signifies elegant materials and glitter, bare shoulders and dramatic skirts. But the celebrity selected dark designer jeans combined with a light patterned blouse and a tailored coat. Moreover, even if it's true that when you have a iconic expression, your attire has less pressure – still. It marked a moment. A modern age of appearing sophisticated in denim is here.

The majority of people tend to be conflicted concerning denim wear. They are our default setting on a leisure day, but when we need to dress up, we reach for something else. However jeans, paired appropriately, can bring you to the office or a nice restaurant with flair to spare. Furthermore, many people aren't required to fret about a celebrity event, ultimately.

A structured coat paired with blue jeans like lipstick on a bare face. The pairing makes the look appear intentional and planned, which exudes self-assurance.

We'll begin with the basics. When your trousers droop at the bend or trail on the pavement, no level of luxurious shirt magic will save the outfit. Polished jeans are centered on clean lines, good tailoring and a cut that flatters you. The very loose jeans that is ubiquitous right now can look great styled up for informal events. However for a look that reads as dressy casual, a tailored cut hits the right polished note, and the bottom edge needs to fall exactly at the upper part of your shoe. Straight jeans are helpful because they are able to act appropriately in company. If straight jeans had a personality, they would be on-time and courteous, highly organized. This is why they are your companion in this case.

The typical blunder we make when trying to look smart in denim is to attempt to play down the pants. If you wear boring denim trousers and conceal them with something snazzy up top in the belief that no one will see you are wearing jeans, you aren't concealing the denim – you look thrown on, which is not the idea at all. A classic strap that highlights of the denim is the best approach.

Stiff fabric offers the optimal silhouette, so seek out little stretch. The waistband should be at your natural waistline – any style below the waist sends a less formal vibe – and fitted but not uncomfortable. You are going to use a belt regardless (see above, stay with me) and it's best if denim should ever be tight. You ought to feel supported, but not compressed.

A blazer paired with trousers what a bold lip color on a bare face. The contrast results in a style seem intentional and thoughtful, which projects confidence. The pairing of denim with refined wool or soft weave provides depth and appeal. This works on top of a blouse or T-shirt for day, or something slinkier for night. Select a chain necklace or a clean hoop as opposed to a swinging statement earring. It feels quite European, see the idea?

Jeans-and-a-nice-top is a enduring because it works, especially if you are going out for dinner. Opting for denim simplifies creating an ensemble easier, which is useful if it's a fast after-work switch. A delicate undershirt below your coat is a easy option 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 aside if you begin to going pink in warm heating.

The ideal pair creates the distinction between laid-back polish and running errands. It need not be a stiletto, although it doesn't hurt. A timeless elegant shoe with a denim trouser is perennially fashionable, but flat shoes, new athletic shoes or short boots are all good. A peek of exposed skin in one area is consistently a welcome element, if the weather permits: a couple of open buttons on a top, or a open-toe shoe if you are wearing a crewneck pullover.

Sometimes the easy choice proves to be the smart one. And when it's appropriate for a film festival, it's suitable for your favorite spot in a cozy eatery.