5 Simple Items I'm Wearing on Repeat With Jeans This Spring

There is a variety of fashion pieces that won’t go out of style, and jeans are one of them. Denim is a mainstay because of its ease, cool factor, and the fact that it's universally flattering thanks to the endless number of styles available. In fact, you can wear jeans with just about anything. However, my favourite 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 look towards spring, I am keeping this in mind. While outfit-planning for the new season, I knew jeans would be on heavy rotation, and I’ve begun to narrow down my top simple picks to help round out each look. The great thing is that just because a piece is simple, it doesn’t mean it’s all about basics. Trendy pieces, especially those of the minimalistic variety, fit the bill perfectly as well.
Keep scrolling for the five simple items I’ll be wearing with jeans for spring and shop the best picks for each category to help get the look.
1. Tucked-In Tees
Style Notes: One thing is for sure—you'll never be able to convince me that a tee and jeans isn't a classic look. The combo never fails and can easily be dressed up or down. The key is finding the right fit. Thankfully, the options are endless.
Shop T-Shirts:
Uniqlo is a great go-to for high-quality t-shirts at an amazing price.
2. Draped Sweaters
Style Notes: You're going to want a good jumper for spring. And no, it's not necessarily just for wearing regularly, some of my favourite style muses are wearing theirs draped over their shoulders. It's such an effortless way to make any outfit look more elevated.
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3. Classic Trench Coats
Style Notes: If there is one piece that will instantly add a polished feel to any outfit, it is hands down a trench coat. Throw one on over jeans, and voilá—you have an immediate confidence boost.
Shop Trench Coats:
Rather than the usual tan or camel options, reach for this elevated navy pick.
You can't get more timeless than this sleek classic version.
I love the look of a lighter-coloured trench coat. It feels fresh for spring.
This is a great designer option for topping off a variety of outfits.
4. Button-Down Shirts
Style Notes: 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 colours for every personal style.
Shop Shirts:
There's something relentlessly cool about a slouchy striped button-down shirt.
A black shirt can be worn with jeans in so many ways: fully tucked, half-tucked, open with another layer underneath, and more.
I'm not one to go for bold colours, so this brushed pink iteration tops my list for a pop of colour.
After a white option, a light-blue button-down shirt is the next in line for my usual go-to.
5. Fisherman Sandals
Style Notes: Fisherman sandals are back, and bound to be a big trend again this season. While I love the fashion-forward sandals styled with a variety of pieces, there is nothing like wearing a great pair with jeans.
Shop Fisherman Sandals:
This pair looks super luxe without the designer price tag.
If you're looking for something other than a black colourway, this tan leather pair are a great choice.
The Row's is the It version of this sandal style. These will be all over your Instagram feed this season.
This story was originally 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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