Not Flats, Not Sneakers: Chic Women Wear This Shoe Trend With Jeans to Look Rich Without Trying

Once you try it, you'll never go back.

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Hailey Bieber was seen out for a Blue Bottle Coffee run wearing a taupe crewneck sweatshirt paired with Levi's straight jeans and pointed-toe shoes.
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We talk about it with French women a lot—their ability to look effortless no matter what they wear and how desirable that laissez-faire aesthetic is. No one wants to look like a try-hard, so tricks for effortless dressing are always something we at Who What Wear are on the lookout for. Well, Hailey Bieber just debuted the ultimate one while grabbing a coffee in Beverly Hills.

The Rhode founder stopped into Blue Bottle Coffee this week in a look that put her easy-chic L.A. style on display. For the occasion, Bieber donned a logoless beige crewneck sweatshirt with light-wash, loose Levi's jeans. If she'd styled this über-casual pairing with sneakers or flats, it wouldn't have had the effect it did. The secret? Her sleek kitten heels that elevated the entire ensemble, giving it an effortless yet put-together appearance. Without a doubt, her jeans-and-heel look will immediately be pinned to Pinterest boards and saved on Instagram. Sneakers or flats just wouldn't have been as good.

Hailey Bieber was seen out for a Blue Bottle Coffee run wearing a taupe crewneck sweatshirt paired with Levi's straight jeans and pointed-toe shoes.

(Image credit: Backgrid)

On Hailey Bieber: Levi's jeans; The Row shoes

The trick to mastering this combination for spring 2026 is all in finding slightly baggy light-wash jeans that don't feel overly bleached or outrageously oversize. They should fit the relaxed way, i.e., not tailored to your exact measurements. From there, shop for kitten heels that are comfortable and polished with a very low heel and a clean finish. Think brushed- or patent-leather pairs with a pointed toe. In Bieber's case, she wore The Row's sold-out Viv Pumps, which have subtle loafer-like details. Finish the outfit off with a classic shoulder bag, '90s sunglasses, and a timeless watch. Trust me (and Hailey Bieber, of course)—this formula works every time.

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Eliza Huber
Eliza Huber
Associate Editorial Director

Eliza Huber is currently the Associate Editorial Director at Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2021 as a fashion editor after starting her career as a writer at Refinery29, where she worked for four years. During her time at WWW, she launched Go Sports, the publication's sports vertical, and published four (and counting) quarterly issues tied to the WNBA, Formula One, and more. She also created two franchises, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on new seasonal trends, up-and-coming designers, and celebrity style.