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An interesting event took place at this year's Venice film festival: a renowned star stepped out sporting jeans. Ordinarily, a movie gala red carpet means chiffon and sequins, exposed arms and dramatic skirts. But the celebrity opted for dark premium denim paired with a soft lined top and a tailored blazer. Furthermore, although admittedly that with a iconic expression, your outfit has less pressure – nonetheless. It represented a turning point. A new era of looking smart in jeans has begun.

Most of us tend to be conflicted about jeans. They represent our default setting on a weekend day, yet when it's time to appear polished, we reach for something else. Yet jeans, worn right, can take you to work or a elegant eatery with plenty of style. And, many people don't have to worry too much about a celebrity event, after all.

A blazer paired with denim what lipstick on a bare face. The pairing creates an outfit seem purposeful and intentional, which radiates poise.

We'll open with essential tips. If your jeans sag at the joints or trail on the floor, no level of luxurious shirt skill will rescue the ensemble. Smart denim are about clean lines, good tailoring and a style that enhances you. The overly broad denim that is everywhere at the moment might seem great dressed up for informal gatherings. Yet for a look that reads as dressy casual, a straight leg hits the appropriate polished vibe, and the length needs to fall just at the top of your loafer. Streamlined trousers are helpful because they understand how to behave themselves in public. Should tailored denim possessed character, they would be on-time and courteous, very Type A. This explains why they are your ally for this purpose.

The typical error we commit when attempting to look smart in trousers is to attempt to minimize the jeans. When you choose boring denim trousers and mask them with something snazzy on the upper half in the expectation that nobody will notice you are wearing jeans, you aren't concealing the jeans – you seem thrown on, which is not the idea whatsoever. A simple belt that makes a feature of the denim is the right choice.

Firm material provides the finest shape, so look for low stretch. The waistband needs to be at your natural waistline – any style sitting low sends a relaxed message – and snug but not uncomfortable. You will use a belt anyway (see above, do keep up) and it's best if jeans need to be uncomfortable. You ought to feel held, but not squeezed.

A coat combined with trousers as a bold lip color is to a clean skin. The contrast makes the look seem purposeful and intentional, which projects poise. The mix of blue fabric with refined material or crepe brings texture and appeal. This works over a shirt or T-shirt for daytime, or a dressier item for evening. Pick out a metal chain or a clean hoop instead of a swinging chandelier earring. It seems quite European, know what I mean?

Trousers-with-a-pretty-blouse is a classic because it works, notably if you are going out for a meal. Beginning with trousers simplifies creating an look simpler, which is useful if it's a quick after-work transition. A silk camisole beneath your jacket is a easy option that provides you choices: you might leave both on if you are near the door with a cool draft, or slip the coat away if you feel yourself getting warm in toasty indoor climate.

The ideal pair makes the difference between casual elegance and just stepped out. It doesn't have to be a high heel, even if it can help. An enduring elegant shoe with a denim trouser is eternally chic, but slip-ons, clean sneakers or ankle boots are all suitable. A flash of exposed skin someplace is consistently a welcome element, if the weather permits: a couple of buttons undone on a shirt, or a open-toe shoe if you are sporting a high-necked sweater.

Sometimes the simple option ends up to be the polished decision. And should it's appropriate for a film festival, it's suitable for your favorite spot in a neighborhood cafe.