7 Jean Outfits to Try If Your Style Is Simple and Classic

In the era of Instagram and Pinterest, there seems to be a new trend circulating on a weekly basis. Patchwork prints, feather embellishments, sporty sandals, bucket hats—the catalog of flashy, flamboyant pieces to choose from is always getting a refresh. However, if you find yourself longing for something simpler, then it may be time to go back to the basics. In other words, if your personal taste has always skewed toward a pared-down aesthetic and you feel the pressure to embrace something louder or more eccentric, don't! Sometimes a minimalist approach works best, and it also happens to make getting dressed more effortless (always a bonus).

If your vibe falls into the aforementioned category, then we suggest taking a peek at the seven looks below we've culled for your outfit-assembling convenience. All starting with a pair of jeans, the ensembles ahead illustrate how to effectively piece together a look that feels polished and timeless. Check them out, and shop the pieces you like most to copy these outfits in your own wardrobe this summer.

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Style Notes: Complement a pair of wide-leg jeans with a crisp white blazer and the season's of-the-moment strappy sandals. 

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Style Notes: For a breezy summer ensemble you can throw on and feel effortless in, team a crop top with white denim and slip into low-heel sandals.

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Style Notes: Play with proportions by styling a khaki blazer with baggy jeans and white sneakers.

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Style Notes: Denim on denim is one of the easiest ways to feel put-together when you're short on time. Just add a pair of Converse, and off you go.

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Style Notes: Looking for something sweet and simple? Wear your jeans with a charming blouse and ballet flats.

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Style Notes: Classic style doesn't necessarily mean only neutrals; experiment with a pop of color and balance the boldness with your favorite jeans and lucite heels.

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Style Notes: For days when you need to get to work quickly, rely on a plaid blazer worn with jeans and a pair of delicate earrings.

Up next: the only six denim trends you'll care about in 2019.

Nicole Kliest
Freelance Contributor

Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)