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A amusing incident unfolded at the latest Venice film festival: a renowned star stepped out wearing denim. Usually, a film festival red carpet means chiffon and glitter, bare shoulders and sweeping hems. Yet the actress opted for dark high-end trousers combined with a soft patterned top and a tailored blazer. And, although it's true that when you have a world-famous smile, your clothing carries less weight – still. It was a moment. A new era of looking smart in denim pants has begun.

Most of us tend to be torn about jeans. They serve as our default setting on a leisure day, yet when the occasion calls to appear polished, we opt for something else. Yet jeans, paired appropriately, can escort you to the office or a fine dining spot with flair to spare. And, the majority don't have to worry too much about the red carpet, after all.

A structured coat combined with jeans like makeup applied to a clean complexion. The contrast creates an outfit seem purposeful and thoughtful, which projects poise.

We'll begin with essential tips. When your trousers bag at the bend or sweep on the floor, not any quantity of silk blouse wizardry will save the ensemble. Sophisticated jeans are focused on clean lines, precise cut and a cut that complements you. The extra-wide trousers currently everywhere at the moment can look fantastic styled up for let-loose events. But for a style that comes across as semi-formal, a tailored cut hits the perfect tailoring-adjacent tone, and the hem should sit exactly at the top of your shoe. Straight jeans are useful because they are able to act appropriately in social settings. Should tailored denim had a personality, they would be timely and courteous, extremely efficient. This is why they are your ally here.

The most frequent error we do when aiming to look smart in denim is to try to play down the jeans. When you choose plain denim trousers and conceal them with something snazzy on the upper half in the belief that nobody will observe you are wearing jeans, you aren't concealing the denim – you appear thrown on, which is not the intention at all. A simple belt that accentuates of the denim is the best approach.

Stiff denim provides the optimal silhouette, so look for low stretch. The waist needs to be at your midsection – anything sitting low sends a less formal impression – and fitted but not uncomfortable. You are going to add a belt regardless (see above, stay with me) and I don't think denim should ever be tight. You should feel supported, but not cramped.

A coat paired with denim what lipstick on a natural complexion. The juxtaposition results in a style feel deliberate and intentional, which projects confidence. The contrast of blue fabric with refined wool or textured cloth brings depth and detail. This is effective over a shirt or casual top for daytime, or a dressier item for evening. Pick out a linked necklace or a simple hoop as opposed to a long elaborate jewelry. It appears quite European, get the picture?

Jeans-and-a-nice-top is a enduring for a reason, notably if you are going out for dinner. Beginning with denim eases assembling an ensemble more straightforward, which is useful if it's a quick after-work transition. A satin top under your coat is a easy option that gives you alternatives: you can keep both on if you are close to the exit with a cool draft, or remove the coat off if you start to getting warm in toasty heating.

The perfect footwear creates the distinction between casual elegance and popped-out-for-bin-bags. It isn't necessary to wear a stiletto, though it can help. A timeless shiny pump with a blue pant is perennially fashionable, but flat shoes, new athletic shoes or booties are all suitable. A peek of skin someplace is always a nice detail, if the weather lets you: a couple of open buttons on a top, or a strappy sandal if you are wearing a crewneck sweater.

Sometimes the simple option proves to be the sophisticated choice. And when it's appropriate for the Venice red carpet, it's suitable for your usual seat in a local restaurant.