Dressing Up Denim

Wearing jeans to the office can be tricky if your company has a strict dress code. Check out our foolproof guide for making denim work for your daily grind!

THE PERFECT JEAN: BASIC STRAIGHT LEG JEANS (DARK VINTAGE), $158, J BRAND, BLOOMINGDALES.COM

Start by investing in a high quality pair of jeans that's also office friendly. (Read: no rips, holes, or flashy embellishments.) J Brand, a celebrity favorite, offers a basic mid-rise, stove-pipe style in a dark wash that's perfect for work or weekend wear. Once you've bought the basics, it's time to dress your denim up or down with the following accessories.

LADY-LIKE LOOK: POPLIN RUFFLE TOP, $38, ARDEN B, ARDENB.COM

WEAR IT WITH: SKINNY LEATHER BELT, $29.50, J.CREW, JCREW.COM; JACKIE CARDIGAN, $59.50, J.CREW, JCREW.COM

For a super feminine look, pair this white ruffled tank with a cardigan in your favorite color. Leave it open to play up the ruffles and add a skinny belt to cinch the waist!

CONSERVATIVE LOOK: TAILOR GABE BLAZER, $365, THEORY, NET-A-PORTER.COM

WEAR IT WITH: SLIM STRETCH SHIRT, $59.50, J.CREW, JCREW.COM

For a more conservative look, pair your darkest jeans with a basic white shirt and black blazer. Then spice it up with bright accessories, like red patent pumps!

MODERN LOOK: DOUBLE BREASTED JACKET,$375, ELIZABETH AND JAMES, NET-A-PORTER.COM

WEAR IT WITH: HEART BEAT TANK, $148, LORICK, BARNEYS.COM

For a look that will take you from your corner office to cocktails with clients, pair this gorgeous silk tank from Lorick with this updated double breasted blazer.

LAID-BACK LOOK: KEONETTE TOP, $210, DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, SAKSFIFTHAVENUE.COM

WEAR IT WITH: CATALINA JEWELED PRINTED FLATS, $350, J.CREW, JCREW.COM

On casual Fridays, pair your jeans with a detailed white shirt like this cotton wrap blouse from DVF. Amp up this clean cut look with a pair of embellished flats!