8 Jeans-and-a-Nice-Top Outfits That Have You Covered for Every Occasion

I’ve been a stylist for almost 10 years, so I’d like to think that when it comes to putting clothes together, I know a thing or two. Even so, I still have those moments, either in the morning or before going to dinner or drinks, where I find myself staring at my wardrobe without any inspiration at all. 

It’s in those moments, though, that I’ve learned to not be afraid of falling back on old faithfuls. They’re called that for a reason, after all. It might be my favourite midi dress and ankle boots or the power suit I know I feel great in. More often than not, however, it’s jeans and a nice top. It’s a winning combination that just works for so many occasions, and most importantly, it never feels too dressy or too casual, which is particularly helpful for those outings where the dress code isn’t obvious. Drinks at the pub? First date? Working lunch? Hen do? Best friend’s birthday? Throw on a cute top and your go-to denim, and you’re covered. 

So as an ode to this hero wardrobe pairing, and to make your lives much easier during this strange trans-seasonal time, below I’ve pulled together eight of the best nice top + jeans outfits that I’ve come across recently and shopped them out. From elevated shirting to back-baring styles (grab your blazer or coat on the way out), keep scrolling to see and shop the looks now. 

8 JEANS-AND-A-NICE-TOP OUTFITS TO TRY

1. STRAPLESS TOP + LOW RISE JEANS

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Style Notes: Strapless tops and dresses have been a celebrity favourite this past year. For their easy elegant attitude, they're the perfect accompaniment to your favourite pair of jeans.

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2. TEXTURED TOP + HIGH WAISTED JEANS

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Style Notes: A textured blouse instantly elevates any look. Styling well with jeans, a textured blouse can also be dressed with with wide leg wool trousers.

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3. WAIST COAT + DARK WASH JEANS

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Style Notes: Minimal waistcoats had a major moment this year. Styling well with matching sets, I love to dress up my jeans with a sleek kitten heel and a well-cut waistcoat to take them from day-to-night.

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4. VINTAGE STYLE JACKET + BAGGY JEANS

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Style Notes: Button up a slim-fitting jacket and style with jeans for an elegant take on casual style.

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5. SILK BLOUSE + STRAIGHT LEG JEANS

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Style Notes: A silk blouse and jeans pairing is a match made in heaven. Dress down the look with black boots, or style up with kitten heels.

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6. BACKLESS TOP + MID-WASH JEANS

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Style Notes: Style your favourite mid-wash jeans with a jet-black backless top and dress them up with with ballet flats or a pointed-toe heel.

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7. ASYMMETRIC TOP + TWO TONE JEANS

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Style Notes: Bolder than a classic t-shirt, yet just as comfortable, asymmetric tops are the simple styling solution when you want to feel put-together with ease.

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8. V-NECK JUMPER AND GREY JEANS

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Style Notes: For an elevated take on the classic jumper and jeans pairing, opt for the new-season's favourite silhouette and style a v-neck jumper with cool grey jeans.

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This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

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Emily Dawes
Affiliate Editor

Emily Dawes is the very definition of a fashion multi hyphenate. An editor, stylist and writer with over eleven years’ worth of experience in the industry, Emily is known for her impeccable taste, elegant outfit choices and being able to spot the next big thing in fashion from a mile off. Our readers loyally trust her advice and shopping suggestions; so much so she began her own column documenting the most expensive-looking pieces on the high street, which has become a top-performing piece of content for theBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing brand.

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