Jeans and Top Combos, aka The Holy Grail

Jeans and tops, what could be more simple, right? Big wrong. Firstly, I feel I need to address the fact that I hate jeans. Not so much what they look like, I really love them in theory, but finding a pair that ticks all the right boxes is almost impossible when you aren’t tall (or even mid-height, really!).

For the purpose of this post I’ve researched hard to find a good mix of price points, styles and flattering colour-ways to suit most people, and I’m hoping we can find our holy-grail pair before Winter well and truly hits. While I was adding to cart I realised it’s often also about what to mix and match back with denim that’s tricky, as it’s not uncommon to wear jeans for both day and night outfits when the weather cools down. So, in the spirit of being the best fashion editor I can be, I’ve selected some great tops to have on hand so you can wear your jeans in all sorts of outfit options when necessary.

For what it’s worth, I think I’m ditching my chainstore pairs and investing in some Citizens of Humanity and Agolde this season. I love nothing more than a chunky knit, satin shirt or a plain ribbed singlet worn with denim, and I think this kind of simplicity calls for a really well-fitting pair of jeans that don’t lose their shape easily. Buy better, but less. We can do it!