11 Foolproof Jeans and Denim Outfit Formulas
Clogs and mules are having a major moment—and one of our favorite ways to style them is with skinny jeans. It’s an unexpected yet on-trend pairing that makes getting dressed in the morning a no-brainer.
Denim skirt + knee-high boots
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Edward BerthelotA denim skirt can be tricky to style, but it almost always looks great with knee-high boots, whether you wear it in the summer with a sleeveless grandpa vest or in the fall with a baby-soft cashmere sweater.
Denim cutoffs + colorful slide sandals
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Christian VierigDenim cutoffs are a no-fuss summer staple that deserves to be styled with an equally carefree shoe. Opt for statement-making slides, like the two options below, to play up a simple pair of frayed shorts.
Ripped jeans + platform loafers
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Christian VierigDistressed jeans typically lean casual, so you if want a low-key way to dress them up without having to commit to heels, loafers are the way to go. (Bonus points if you pick a neon-hued pair or something with chain embellishments.) The menswear-inspired shoe offsets the relaxed fit, giving you a cool but laid-back swagger that never feels like you’re trying too hard.
Slim-fit jeans + chunky boots
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Edward BerthelotA chunky boot is a year-round celeb staple, and for good reason. Whether it has a lug-sole, solid block heel, or laces, the styling opportunities are endless—not to mention it’s a shoe style you can comfortably wear for hours on end (and through all kinds of testing weather conditions). Use them to ground slim-fit jeans, like the Glamour editor-favorite Levi’s Wedgie model, for a perfect ’90-inspired look.
White denim + leather boots
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Edward BerthelotHeeled or not, leather boots are perfect giving for cream or stark white denim an edgy spin—and making the light wash wearable year-round. Who said you can’t wear white past Labor Day?
