There's a Good Chance I'll Be Wearing These 5 Simple Items With Jeans for Spring
There are several fashion pieces that will never go out of style, and jeans are one of them. Denim is a mainstay because of its ease, its cool factor, and the fact that it's universally appealing thanks to the endless number of styles available. You can wear jeans with just about anything, but my favorite things to wear with jeans are all stylish, simple items.
These days, I am all for looks that take little to no effort, and as we enter into spring, I am keeping this in mind. While outfit planning for the new season, it is clear that jeans will be on heavy rotation, and I've begun to narrow down my top simple picks to help round out each look. But simple doesn't mean it's all about straightforward basics. Trendy pieces, especially those of the minimalistic variety, fit the bill perfectly as well.
Ahead, I pinpoint five of the simple items I'll be wearing with jeans for spring. From tops to shoes to outerwear, I rounded up stylish picks for each item to shop now.
1. Black Slingback Heels
Slingback heels are bound to be an even bigger trend this season. While I love the classic heels styled with a variety of pieces, there is nothing like wearing a great black pair with jeans.
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2. Off-the-Shoulder Tops
One thing is sure—you'll never be able to convince me that an off-the-shoulder top and jeans don't make for a chic look. The combo never fails and can easily be dressed up or down. The key is finding the right personal fit. Thankfully, the options are endless.
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3. Draped Sweaters
I was excited to see the resurgence of draped sweaters over the shoulders of my favorite style muses. It's such an effortless way to make any outfit look more elevated. Tie the sleeves for an even more stylish take.
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4. Classic Trench Coats
If there is one piece that will instantly add a polished feel to any outfit, it is a trench coat. Throw one on over jeans, and voilà—you have an immediate confidence boost.
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5. Oversize Button-Down Shirts
Button-down shirts and jeans are a match made in fashion heaven. The simple piece makes a big impact, in that it makes you feel put-together with little effort. Another plus? There are endless designs and colors for every personal style.
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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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