How To: 24/7 Denim

Contrary to popular belief, dressing up denim is actually an exercise in going back to basics. Start with a hero piece that steers clear of rips, tears, and any unnecessary embellishments (think clean lines and single-tone washes); finish with sleek separates like tailored jackets and body-con base layers. And while your instinct may be to lean on stilettos to take things to the next level, elegant flats and kitten heels are more in line with the down-to-earth vibe.

• APIECE APART
  Carmen Denim Overall goop, $365
• PROENZA SCHOULER PSWL
  Cropped Flare Jeans Proenza Schoulder, $290
• J BRAND
  Harlow Denim Jacket The Outnet, $98
• ELLERY
  Cordova High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans The Outnet, $318
• REJINA PYO
  Bonnie Denim Panel Skirt Browns, $469
• KHAITE
  Benny Crop Flare goop, $340
• GOLDSIGN
  The Trouser Jeans goop, $325

Wear it with…

• PROENZA SCHOULER
  Charm and Wire Earring Proenza Schouler, $650
• ATM
  LONG-SLEEVE
  Bodysuit goop, $195
• MIU MIU
  Miu Lady Bady Miu Miu, $3,770
• TORY BURCH
  Clara Flat Tory Burch, $428
• GOLDEN BY TNA
  Moorhouse Coat Aritzia, $295
• 10 1/2
  The OG Necklace goop, $1,050
• BALENCIAGA
  BA0096 Sunglasses goop, $495
• ZARA
  Leather Ankle Boots with Block Heel Zara, $100
• RALPH LAUREN
  Parker Stretch Wool Jacket Ralph Lauren, $1,590
• CÉLINE
  Kitten Heel Salomé Céline, $790