It's no secret celebrities love jeans, as they wear them everywhere from the airport to red carpet events. They also somehow manage to put together the coolest denim outfits we all end up copying. (Leave it to Hollywood to keep reinventing a classic staple like denim and making them feel fresh.) They usually do this by pairing them with pieces like chic coats, pretty tops, trendy bags, and beautiful footwear.
Since examining celebrity style is part of a fashion editor's job, we've noticed a common thread amongst the most stylish celebrity jean outfits: They choose to pair their denim with a few key shoe styles. These shoes perfectly complement jeans and are guaranteed to make your favorite pair feel polished. From the classic sneaker style that's practically foolproof to the strappy sandal style that instantly elongates legs, below are the four best shoe styles to wear with jeans, according to celebrities.
BLACK ANKLE BOOTS
On Kaia Gerber: Loewe Coat; By FAR Sofia Boots
STRAPPY SANDALS
On Zoë Kravitz: Saint Lauren Robin Sandals
WHITE SNEAKERS
On Emily Ratajkowski: Nike sneakers
CLASSIC PUMPS
On Priyanka Chopra:
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