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An amusing occurrence happened at this year's Venice cinema festival: a famous actress arrived sporting blue jeans. Ordinarily, a movie gala celebrity walkway means elegant materials and sequins, bare shoulders and long gowns. However this star chose deep-toned designer jeans combined with a soft striped top and a structured blazer. And, although admittedly that if you possess a world-famous smile, your clothing doesn't have to work as hard – still. It represented a moment. A fresh phase of looking smart in denim has arrived.

Most of us feel a bit undecided about denim wear. They represent our default setting on a weekend day, however when it's time to appear polished, we reach for an alternative. But jeans, styled correctly, can bring you to work or a nice restaurant with flair to spare. Furthermore, many people aren't required to fret about the red carpet, after all.

A structured coat is to blue jeans as makeup is to a natural skin. The juxtaposition makes the look appear deliberate and intentional, which exudes poise.

We'll open with essential tips. If your jeans droop at the bend or drag on the floor, no level of luxurious shirt wizardry will rescue the ensemble. Polished denim are about clean lines, good tailoring and a cut that enhances you. The overly broad denim that is widespread at the moment can look excellent styled up for casual events. But for a look that is perceived as smart-casual, a streamlined fit reaches the perfect tailoring-adjacent vibe, and the hem needs to fall precisely at the top of your shoe. Tailored denim are helpful because they know how to behave themselves in company. Should tailored denim possessed character, they would be on-time and polite, very Type A. That's why they are your ally here.

The most common blunder we make when trying to dress sophisticatedly in trousers is to attempt to play down the pants. If you wear boring denim trousers and cover them with something snazzy on the upper half in the expectation that not a soul will observe you are sporting jeans, you aren't concealing the denim – you look cobbled together, which is not the intention whatsoever. A classic belt that accentuates of the jeans is the best approach.

Rigid denim offers the best shape, so look for minimal give. The waist needs to be at your waist – any cut below the waist communicates a less formal impression – and snug but not constricting. You will wear a belt anyway (as mentioned, stay with me) and I don't think denim should ever be restrictive. It's important to feel held, but not cramped.

A coat is to trousers as lipstick applied to a bare face. The juxtaposition results in a style appear purposeful and thoughtful, which exudes self-assurance. The mix of jeans with sleek wool or crepe provides depth and appeal. This functions paired with a blouse or tee for daywear, or a more elegant piece for dinner. Pick out a chain necklace or a simple hoop as opposed to a swinging statement earring. It seems very Parisian, see the idea?

Jeans-and-a-nice-top is a classic for a reason, notably if you are heading out for an evening out. Starting with jeans eases assembling an look easier, which is handy if it's a quick after-work transition. A delicate undershirt under your coat is a simple go-to that gives you choices: you might leave the jacket on if you are by the exit with a cold wind, or remove the jacket off if you start to going pink in warm heating.

The right shoe sets the tone between laid-back polish and just stepped out. It isn't necessary to wear a heel, though it doesn't hurt. A classic glossy high pump with a jean is perennially fashionable, but loafers, clean sneakers or ankle boots are all excellent. A flash of bare skin somewhere is always a pleasant touch, if the temperature lets you: a few open buttons on a blouse, or a strappy sandal if you are in a turtleneck sweater.

Sometimes the simple option proves to be the smart one. And when it's suitable for a celebrity event, it's appropriate for your favorite spot in a cozy eatery.