Pure Jeanius! 30 Ways to Style Your Denim

• Faded jeans can be flirty. Try ladylike flourishes, such as a pretty patterned jacket and peplum top.
• Jacket Polyester jacquard, Tia Cibani, $750; tiacibani.com
• Theory cotton top, $195; theory.com
• Jessica Simpson Collection denim jeans, $49; macys.com
• Fossil rose gold plate watch with leather strap, $115; fossil.com
• David Yurman aluminum bracelets, $350 each; davidyurman.com
• Charles Jourdan leather bag, $200; dsw.com
• Express synthetic pumps, $70; express.com

Skip the predictable sundress for an easy-to-wear skirt dressed up with caged sandals.

Alexander Wang silk-cotton pullover, $425;

Shift from the office to happy hour seamlessly by sticking to a clean and neutral palette.

Sandro leather jacket, $1,140;

Want to look like a chic Parisian? Layer a striped top under a sleeveless trench.

Tommy Hilfiger cotton sleeveless trenchcoat, $249;

A night out calls for shiny details like holographic heels that play off embellishment.

DKNY cotton blazer, $495;

Ground pretty pastel bottoms with navy accents for a lazy afternoon BBQ.

Rachel Antonoff cotton-polyester fleece sweatshirt, $85;

Go for a boy-meets-girl look with sturdy loafers and a ladylike bag for a Sunday brunch.

Crippen cotton sweater, $425;

Think white jeans can’t be worn by everyone? Not true! Simply pick a long top in a dark hue.

Sea NY cotton-polyester jacket, $565;

Update faded-wash jeans with a crisp shirt and a citrus-hued print jacket.

Rebecca Minkoff cotton jacket, $298;

For errand-filled days, a backpack and kicks are key for keeping comfy on the move.

DKNY cotton blazer, $495;

A sharp, short top plays against the roughed-up but cool details on this pair.

Trademark cotton top, $138;

• Add a jolt to graphic black-and-white separates by mixing in sunshine yellow.
• Tommy Hilfiger cotton sleeveless trenchcoat, $249; tommy.com
• Dolan T-Shirt nylon cropped top, $99; penelopetboutique.com
• Ann Taylor polyester blouse, $79; anntaylor.com
• Hudson Jeans denim jeans, $176; hudsonjeans.com
• Wanderluster crystal, silver plate, and gold plate necklace, $160; wanderlusternewyork.com
• Shira Melody faux snakeskin and gold plate cuff, $32; shiramelodyjewelry.com
• ZAC Zac Posen calf hair clutch, $325; bloomingdales.com
• Zara leather pumps, $100; zara.com

Update the blazer-and-jeans combo with a shrunken printed jacket and cobalt heels.

Kule cotton blazer, $310;

Not into full-on bright pants? Colorful bands on the waist and legs provide a little punch.

Tommy Hilfiger cotton sleeveless trenchcoat, $249;

Stripes on stripes add structure to a looser bottom. The pastel mix keeps it cohesive.

Ace & Jig denim jacket, $298;

Your legs will look extra-long when you pair slim dark skinnies with pointy flats.

Topshop polyester, $76;

Tuck in a blouse and add black pumps to make the frayed details feel a bit refined.

DKNY cotton blazer, $495;

Balmy sunset cocktails call for of-the-moment slides worn with an airy shell and arty jeans.

BLK DNM denim jacket, $245;

• An unexpected option in place of blue? Olive - try it with animal-print trimmings. Sachin + Babi viscose-cotton-polyester top, $325; sachinandbabi.com
• Henry amp Belle denim jeans, $158; shophenryandbelle.com
• Mawi crystal and hematite plate earrings, $435; at Table and Top, 718-676-6070
• Vita Fede Swarovski crystal and silver plate bracelets, $290–$350;

Casual and on trend: Wear skate-inspired sneakers with jeans and layered separates.

Tommy Hilfiger cotton sleeveless trenchcoat, $249;

Your alternative to a mini? A midi skirt worn with spring’s trendy cropped top.

Kate Spade Saturday cotton cropped shell, $80;

Break up denim on denim with a printed top and a sharp graphic clutch.

AYR wool coat, $485;

A roomy top worn with slimming dark-wash jeans gives you a flattering silhouette.

TSE cotton top, $595;

Sherbet hues tempered with earth-toned accessories are summery, not saccharine.

Tommy Hilfiger cotton sleeveless trenchcoat, $249;

• Comfy and stylish can coexist when you team a slouchy knit with slim jeans.
• Tibi cotton blend pullover, $250; tibi.com
• Guess denim jeans, $128; guess.com
• Clare V., leather clutch, $125; clarevivier.com
• Virginie Millefiori enamel and sterling silver plate bangles, $118?$140; virginiemillefiori.com
• My Jewel Candy stone and gold tone ring, $30; myjewelcandy.com
• Ancient Greek Sandals Vachetta leather sandals, $235; ancient-greek-sandals.com

A sleeveless motorcycle vest meets flared jeans for a modern spin on the suit.

Cut25 by Yigal Azrouël lambskin vest, $750;

Refresh denim on denim by choosing a jacket and jeans in contrasting colors.

Silver Jeans Co. denim jacket, $88;

If you go for fiery red, let it be the star. Partner that piece with neutrals.

Veronica Beard viscose blend vest, $595;

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• Baldwin denim shirt, $172; baldwindenim.com
• DL1961 Premium Denim jeans, $178; DL1961.com
• Wanderluster crystal, silver plate, and gold plate necklace, $160; wanderlusternewyork.com
• Matt Bernson leather belt, $57; mattbernson.com
• Fossil rose gold plate watch with leather strap, $115; fossil.com
• Elizabeth and James lambskin bag, $445; neimanmarcus.com
• Nubuck Schutz pumps, $150;

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Swap your crêpe pencil skirt for a denim one, and wear it to work with polished accents.

Clover Canyon polyester shantung top, $237;

Pull off clashing patterns with streamlined extras. Unify them with a navy topper and neutral heels.

Tocca cotton trenchcoat, $575;

Toughen up a gauzy shell and gold jewelry with slightly frayed bottoms.

Rebecca Taylor silk voile top, $275;