Jeans and a Nice Top: Your Easiest Going-Out Formula

Your most reliable outfit just got a party-ready upgrade, no complicated styling required

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A woman wears a green sequin peplum top with black jeans and carries a baguette handbag

Shine bright

Nothing to wear for that Christmas night out? Enter the jeans and a nice top formula. Pick the right top and you'll go seamlessly from office party to festive drinks with friends.

A gold foil blouse brings an instant rock and roll edge to black jeans. Or go all-out with sequins: this peplum style top adds shape and movement. Pair with wide-leg jeans and let the sparkle do the talking.

Don’t limit glitz to your top half. A pair of embellished jeans brings just the right amount of shimmer and works perfectly with a pared-back top.

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Sheer perfection

Underwear as outerwear is one of the season’s standout trends. A lace bodysuit worn with denim makes the point effortlessly; pair with wide-leg jeans in deep indigo and add a soft velvet blazer if you prefer a little more coverage.

Alternatively, a silky camisole adds a touch of polish to jeans and gives your look an easy, dressed-up finish. Throw a fluffy cardigan over the top for contrast and, of course, warmth.

If you want to keep your lingerie under wraps, try a sheer top instead. A mesh embellished blouse adds subtle sparkle, giving you an easy, modern take on party dressing.

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Low-key sparkle

Not every occasion calls for full glamour and that’s where a cosy embellished knit comes into its own. Ideal for celebratory brunches or a relaxed drink in the pub, a subtle sparkly jumper lifts your look with minimal effort, while an embellished cardigan injects flair worn over a simple vest or blouse.

For something with more edge, try a chain-detail crew-neck jumper. The detachable chain means you can change up the look in seconds. And if you tend to overheat, a short-sleeve fluffy knit with an embellished neckline offers just enough intrigue without feeling too warm.

Feeling bolder? A bright jumper brings playful confidence. Keep the whole look trend-led by pairing your knit with barrel-leg jeans and pointed boots or ballet flats.

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