The ‘jeans and a nice top’ is a timeless combination that incorporates the foundation of your wardrobe and therefore it is always the easy grab option when going out for girls’ night, the pub, or a date. However, when the go-to pairing has been repeated so many times it can feel flat and too casual. On the contrary, these styling tips and tricks will have you transforming the foundations of your wardrobe into something playful, fresh, and exciting.
... the use of a belt is brilliant for contributing to structure...
Let us begin with the top, the mandatory requirement to the combination and get rid of it. Replace the top and try a dress, indeed over the jeans. By layering a dress, preferably a mini or slip dress it adds an effortless take on dimensions and further illustrates the perfect high to low contrast. Favourably, dresses work best with all fittings of jeans from a slim fit to a low waist baggy fit. The opportunity with textures to experiment with is endless: a lace or satin dress can used for a night-time event whereas a cotton dress is great for an everyday-casual look. To note, the use of a belt is brilliant for contributing to structure or the option to leave it loose portrays a brilliant fluid look.
Moving downwards to the jeans, suggestibly I would argue adding a skirt over jeans demonstrates an unexpected edge and layer to the outfit. This combination allows the opportunity to mess around with skirt lengths, for example the use of a shorter hemline breaks apart the outfit with an exciting middle part whereas longer length skirts create a chic, column effect. Notably, be aware of proportions - this entails a fitted shirt or a top that is tucked in.
Accessories make or break an outfit therefore use them to transform your jeans and tops. Why not consider a floral rosette to your shoulder or waist for a soft touch. To add an eclectic and chic aesthetic, try mixing metals thus adding a depth and visual texture to your outfit. It is noteworthy that shoes can shift the mood of the outfit; for a cool girl elevation try ballet flats or loafers. Or why not try swapping trainers for a kitten heel for the 90’s effortless look.
The elevation of jeans and a nice top is not about what you can replace it is about how to reinvent what you already have. By accessing new layers and re-imagined creative choices your everyday pieces become a statement.