Denim
Oct 19, 2023

An Incredibly Chic and Easy Way to Make Your Denim Outfits Look More Expensive

by Jennifer Camp Forbes

If you're anything like me and my fellow Who What Wear editors, you're always on the hunt for ways to make your outfits look more expensive. My denim-outfit rotation has been in dire need of this kind of boost, and I recently noticed a trend bubbling up that will do the trick without any heavy lifting. It all revolves around a chic and easy styling tip that requires three key pieces: the jeans of your choice, a pair of sheer black tights or black socks, and a sleek pair of black shoes that allows the socks to be seen. I know it sounds simple, but it makes a tremendous impact.

To put it in perspective, I set out to find some visual inspiration where this styling tip is at play, and sure enough, each ensemble I came across is elevated with a designer feel as a result. Keep scrolling to check out 15 chic fall looks that incorporate jeans with stylish black socks and shoes for the ultimate expensive-looking denim outfit.

Anouk Yve A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Black Jeans Sheer Tights Socks Aeyde Mary-Jane Flats

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Anouk Yve goes all black with straight-leg jeans, sheer socks, and sleek Mary Jane flats.

Lorna Humphrey @symphonyofsilk A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Gray Jeans Black Socks Prada Loafers

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@symphonyofsilk

Lorna Humphrey poses in Paris with gray jeans, black socks, and cult-status Prada loafers.

Christie Tyler A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Classic Jeans Black Socks Brown Tassel Loafers

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@christietyler

Christie Tyler is known for her classic yet fashion-forward style—this combination of jeans with socks and loafers is no exception.

Sylve Mus A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Camel Coat Straight Leg Jeans Sheer Tights Suede Slingback Heels

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@sylviemus_

Mus goes French-girl chic with straight-leg jeans, tights, and suede slingbacks.

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@symphonyofsilk

A closer look at Humphrey's chic gray denim and Prada loafers with socks.

Lindsey Holland A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Cropped Jeans Black Socks Patent Loafers

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@lindseyholland_

Lindsey Holland is perfectly polished in cropped jeans, black socks, and patent loafers.

Sylvie Mus A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Buckle Pumps Black Tights Jeans

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@sylviemus_

Another sophisticated take on the tights-with-denim look from Mus.

Citizens of Humanity A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Barrel Jeans Sheer Tights Kitten Heels Fall Style

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Citizens of Humanity

The Citizens of Humanity fall 2023 lookbook is full of great tights-with-denim pairings.

Lorna Humphrey @symphonyofsilk A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Ankle Jeans Black Socks Classic Loafers

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@symphonyofsilk

Humphrey takes a coffee break in a classic outfit with ankle-length jeans, black socks, and timeless loafers.

Anouk Yve A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Blazer Gray Wash Jeans Tights Sheer Socks Cap Toe Pumps

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@anoukyve

Yve is the epitome of chic in this elevated denim outfit with black tights and cap-toe pumps.

Tylynn Nguyen A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Light Wash Jeans Sheer Tights Amina Muaddi Embellished Slingback Pumps

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@tylynnnguyen

Tylynn Nguyen is serving party outfit inspo with her light-wash jeans, black tights, and embellished pumps.

Citizens of Humanity A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip All Black Fall Look Cuffed Jeans Sheer Tights Strappy Kitten Heels

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Citizens of Humanity

Citizens of Humanity coming in with a casual-chic black-denim-and-tights pairing that's perfect for fall and beyond.