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An curious incident happened at this year's Venice cinema festival: a celebrated performer arrived sporting blue jeans. Usually, a movie gala red carpet signifies chiffon and sparkle, bare shoulders and sweeping hems. But this star selected midnight premium denim paired with a light striped shirt and a structured coat. Furthermore, even if it's true that when you have a world-famous smile, your clothing doesn't have to work as hard – nonetheless. It was a moment. A modern age of appearing sophisticated in denim has arrived.

Most of us feel a bit torn about jeans. They represent our standard choice on a leisure day, but when it's time to appear polished, we reach for different attire. However blue jeans, paired appropriately, can escort you to work or a elegant eatery with abundant sophistication. Furthermore, many people aren't required to worry too much about a glamorous premiere, in the end.

A blazer is to denim as makeup applied to a natural skin. The contrast creates an outfit seem intentional and thoughtful, which radiates self-assurance.

We'll begin with the basics. When your trousers bag at the joints or sweep on the floor, no level of luxurious shirt wizardry will save the look. Sophisticated denim are focused on defined shapes, good tailoring and a cut that complements you. The overly broad trousers presently everywhere right now can look excellent styled up for let-loose parties. But for a look that reads as semi-formal, a streamlined fit hits the right polished tone, and the bottom edge ought to rest just at the upper part of your shoe. Straight jeans are helpful because they understand how to maintain decorum in public. When streamlined trousers were personified, they would be punctual and polite, highly organized. That's why they are your friend for this purpose.

The typical error we make when aiming to dress sophisticatedly in jeans is to attempt to play down the pants. Should you pick plain jeans and conceal them with a stylish top up top in the expectation that nobody will notice you are wearing jeans, you fail to hide the jeans – you seem hastily assembled, which is not the idea in the least. A simple belt that makes a feature of the jeans is the best approach.

Firm denim provides the optimal silhouette, so seek out low elasticity. The waistband needs to be at your midsection – any cut low-rise sends a less formal message – and fitted but not constricting. You are going to wear a belt anyway (as noted, do keep up) and I don't think denim need to be tight. You ought to feel supported, but not squeezed.

A jacket paired with trousers like lipstick is to a bare face. The juxtaposition makes the look feel deliberate and planned, which projects self-assurance. The pairing of denim with smooth wool or crepe adds depth and detail. This functions paired with a top or T-shirt for daywear, or something slinkier for night. Select a chain necklace or a clean hoop rather than a dangling statement earring. It seems very Parisian, see the idea?

Trousers-with-a-pretty-blouse is a classic with good cause, especially if you are heading out for an evening out. Beginning with trousers makes putting together an outfit simpler, which is useful if it's a speedy evening change. A silk camisole below your coat is a easy option that gives you choices: you might leave the jacket on if you are near the entrance with a chill breeze, or slip the coat aside if you feel yourself going pink in warm heating.

The perfect footwear creates the distinction between casual elegance and running errands. It doesn't have to be a heel, though it doesn't hurt. A classic glossy high pump with a denim trouser is perennially fashionable, but loafers, clean sneakers or short boots are all good. A glimpse of exposed skin somewhere is always a nice detail, if the temperature lets you: a few open buttons on a top, or a strappy sandal if you are sporting a high-necked jumper.

Occasionally the easy choice proves to be the polished decision. And should it's suitable for the Venice red carpet, it's appropriate for your usual seat in a local restaurant.