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A curious occurrence happened at the recent Venice film festival: a famous actress arrived sporting denim. Ordinarily, a film festival celebrity walkway signifies elegant materials and glitter, revealed décolletage and sweeping hems. However this star opted for deep-toned high-end trousers combined with a soft lined top and a tailored jacket. Moreover, while it's true that if you possess a world-famous expression, your clothing doesn't have to work as hard – even so. It represented a moment. A fresh phase of appearing polished in denim pants has arrived.

Most of us are somewhat torn about jeans. They are our default setting on a leisure day, however when we need to dress up, we opt for something else. Yet denim pants, paired appropriately, can bring you to your workplace or a nice restaurant with plenty of style. And, many people don't need to be overly concerned about a celebrity event, in the end.

A structured coat is to denim like a bold lip is to a natural skin. The contrast results in a style seem deliberate and planned, which radiates confidence.

Let's start by covering fundamentals. When your trousers sag at the joints or sweep on the pavement, no amount of elegant top magic will salvage the outfit. Sophisticated jeans are focused on clean lines, good tailoring and a style that enhances you. The very loose jeans that is ubiquitous these days may appear excellent elevated for informal gatherings. However for a style that is perceived as dressy casual, a straight leg achieves the perfect polished note, and the bottom edge should sit precisely at the surface of your footwear. Streamlined trousers are useful because they are able to act appropriately in public. Should tailored denim had a personality, they would be punctual and polite, extremely efficient. This is why they are your friend for this purpose.

The typical error we make when attempting to look smart in trousers is to attempt to minimize the denim. Should you pick plain jeans and conceal them with a stylish top above in the hope that nobody will see you are sporting jeans, you don't disguise the fabric – you appear cobbled together, which is not the idea at all. A simple leather belt that highlights of the trousers is the best approach.

Firm material provides the best outline, so aim for minimal give. The top ought to be at your waist – any cut low-rise conveys a more casual impression – and close but not tight. You will use a belt anyway (as noted, do keep up) and it's not advisable jeans should ever be uncomfortable. You should feel held, but not cramped.

A coat combined with trousers as a bold lip color on a bare face. The juxtaposition creates an outfit appear deliberate and intentional, which exudes confidence. The mix of blue fabric with refined wool or crepe adds depth and detail. This is effective over a blouse or casual top for day, or a more elegant piece for dinner. Choose a metal chain or a simple hoop instead of a dangling statement earring. It seems quite European, know what I mean?

Jeans-and-a-nice-top is a enduring because it works, especially if you are going out for dinner. Starting with jeans simplifies creating an look easier, which is handy if it's a quick post-work switch. A satin top under your blazer is a simple go-to that gives you choices: you might leave the layers intact if you are near the door with a cold wind, or take off the jacket off if you begin to going pink in warm room temperature.

The ideal pair sets the tone between laid-back polish and popped-out-for-bin-bags. It need not be a heel, though it isn't a bad idea. A classic glossy high pump with a denim trouser is eternally chic, but slip-ons, new athletic shoes or short boots are all excellent. A glimpse of exposed skin somewhere is consistently a nice detail, if the climate allows: a couple of buttons undone on a shirt, or a bare sandal if you are sporting a turtleneck sweater.

Sometimes the simple option proves to be the polished decision. And when it's suitable for a film festival, it's good enough for your usual seat in a local restaurant.