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A curious occurrence happened at this year's Venice film festival: a celebrated performer stepped out in jeans. Ordinarily, a movie gala premiere entrance implies flowing fabrics and sequins, revealed décolletage and dramatic skirts. Yet the actress opted for midnight premium denim matched with a soft patterned top and a well-fitted coat. Moreover, even if it's a fact that when you have a celebrated smile, your outfit has less pressure – still. It represented a moment. A modern age of looking smart in denim has arrived.

Most of us feel a bit undecided regarding jeans. They serve as our default setting on a weekend day, but when the occasion calls to look smart, we reach for something else. However blue jeans, worn right, can escort you to work or a nice restaurant with abundant sophistication. And, most of us don't have to worry too much about a celebrity event, ultimately.

A blazer paired with jeans like lipstick on a bare face. The juxtaposition makes the look feel deliberate and planned, which radiates self-assurance.

We'll open with the basics. If your jeans droop at the joints or trail on the pavement, no level of silk blouse wizardry will rescue the ensemble. Sophisticated trousers are centered on clean lines, excellent fit and a style that complements you. The overly broad denim currently ubiquitous these days might seem excellent dressed up for let-loose gatherings. However for a look that reads as smart-casual, a straight leg reaches the perfect sophisticated-leaning note, and the length ought to rest precisely at the top of your shoe. Straight jeans are helpful because they know how to behave themselves in company. When streamlined trousers had a personality, they would be on-time and courteous, very Type A. This explains why they are your ally for this purpose.

The typical blunder we make when aiming to appear polished in jeans is to attempt to downplay the jeans. If you wear dull jeans and conceal them with an eye-catching piece on the upper half in the expectation that not a soul will see you are wearing jeans, you fail to hide the fabric – you look hastily assembled, which is not the intention whatsoever. An understated leather belt that highlights of the denim is the way to go.

Rigid fabric provides the best outline, so seek out low give. The waistband ought to be at your natural waistline – any style below the waist conveys a more casual impression – and fitted but not uncomfortable. You will add a belt anyway (as noted, stay with me) and it's best if trousers need to be tight. You should feel secure, but not cramped.

A jacket is to jeans what makeup applied to a bare face. The contrast results in a style seem purposeful and intentional, which radiates poise. The mix of denim with refined material or crepe brings texture and appeal. This is effective on top of a blouse or T-shirt for day, or a dressier item for evening. Pick out a metal chain or a simple hoop as opposed to a dangling elaborate jewelry. It seems very Parisian, get the picture?

Jeans-and-a-nice-top is a enduring because it works, especially if you are going out for an evening out. Opting for jeans makes putting together an outfit more straightforward, which is useful if it's a speedy post-work switch. A silk camisole under your jacket is a simple go-to that gives you choices: you can keep the layers intact if you are near the entrance with a cold wind, or slip the blazer away if you begin to going pink in heated indoor climate.

The ideal pair makes the difference between relaxed sophistication and just stepped out. It need not be a heel, although it doesn't hurt. An enduring shiny pump with a denim trouser is eternally chic, but slip-ons, fresh trainers or short boots are all good. A flash of skin in one area is invariably a welcome element, if the climate allows: two open buttons on a shirt, or a bare sandal if you are in a high-necked pullover.

Sometimes the straightforward selection turns out to be the polished decision. And if it's good enough for a celebrity event, it's good enough for your usual seat in a local restaurant.