Between the resurgence of ’90s style the most recent recent runways are heralding to the general trend fatigue many of us are feeling right now, there’s no question that simple style is reigning supreme. A scan through the latest celebrity street style confirms this: the best-dressed stars are stepping out in refreshingly simple outfits—especially with jeans.
From Laura Harrier to Olivia Wilde and Gigi Hadid, celebrities have been eschewing more flamboyant and wild street style looks for much simpler ones, providing us with droves of styling inspiration that couldn’t be any easier to re-create for ourselves.
Even when these style stars opted for more simple denim ensembles, they still managed to look chic, proving that less can certainly be more as long as you have the right pieces. In fact, some of the best looks come down to a specific combination basics. To help break down why these denim ensembles work, we’ve rounded up the seven simple pieces that feature in recent celebrity outfits with jeans, from belts to blazers.
On Laura Harrier: Aimé Leon Doré x New Balance 550 Sneakers ($416); Khaite jacket; Levi’s jeans. During NYFW, actress Laura Harrier opted for a low-key look while attending the Khaite show and we’ll be certainly copying the simple jeans outfit this entire season. Harrier chose a flight jacket from the brand with a white tank and sneakers, but we’d argue it’s her leather belt that subtly ties the whole look together.
On Olivia Wilde: Hanes ComfortSoft Moisture Wicking Tagless Tank ($26); Ray-Ban Standard Classic Wayfarer 50mm Polarized Sunglasses ($213); Adidas x Gucci Gazelle Sneaker ($850); Anita Ko Zoe 18-Karat Gold Diamond Choker ($35,250). While out in NYC, the Don’t Worry Darling director stepped out in relaxed jeans and the retro sneakers from adidas recent Gucci collab that are in many of our editors’ carts as we speak. Retro and soccer-inspired sneakers seem to be the casual shoes of choice to wear with jeans this fall.
The power of a leather jacket cannot be denied and this recent outfit from Gabrielle Union is a flawless example of how a great topper can enhance your whole look. She opted for a sleek leather trench coat that fits the same vibe as the Laura Harrier look we discussed above. So if you’re wearing a leather jacket with your jeans this fall, make it a simple ’90s style.
On Gigi Hadid: Gucci Horsebit Lug-Sole Loafers ($1150). Good news: loafers—especially lug-sole pairs—are very much still a thing this fall. Two of Gigi Hadid’s recent outfits with baggy jeans confirm that the sophisticated flats are fall outfit perfection.
Leave it to Anne Hathaway to make jeans and ankle boots look anything but boring. While any jacket would complete this outfit, her classic black blazer takes it from casual to chic.
On Dua Lipa: Gucci GG Slingback Pumps ($1150); Knwls Razr Bag ($770); Calvin Klein Jeans. To add a street style feel to your jean outfits, take a cue from Dua Lipa and top off any and all of them with a baseball hat. Yes, even with heels.
