I really don’t want to think about the effort I’d have to put into getting dressed if it weren’t for jeans. They’re the piece I grab when I’m in a hurry, my friends and I decide to meet up last-minute, or I just don’t have the mental capacity to pull together a look. However, during the summer months, when dresses become an integral part of my aesthetic, I find myself leaning less on my jeans for the daytime. Instead, they become my preferred nighttime attire.
Unlike party season, during which I’m always keen to embrace sparkly and shine, during the summer months, there’s something so effortlessly cool about more laid-back going-out looks, and jeans will help you nail that assignment. Keen to see how influencer types style their evening outfits with jeans, I went on a social media deep-dive with the aim of unearthing ensembles I could copy and paste for my next night on the tiles.
Below are six of the best that I found. From the shoe choice fashion people always pair with their denim to the various tops that’ll help elevate your strides and give them after dark-appeal, scroll on to see the evening outfits with jeans that have impressed me.
Never before has the vest top been so pivotal in our outfits as it is now.
With strap sandals and a chunky chain necklace, the vest-top-and-jean outfit combo is elevated from day to night.
Arket has some excellent vests this season.
I wear a chain necklace just like this one almost every single day.
Editors and influencers both rate Agolde denim.
Cutouts are a key trend for 2022; in top form, they’ll instantly give your outfits going-out credibility.
A little sparkle never hurts either.
If you want to invest in the cutout vibe, look no further than Jacquemus.
Barrel leg jeans are having a moment.
Benedetta Bruzziches is a brand to watch this year.
There’s something sultry about leather that loans itself so perfectly to nighttime pursuits.
Layer over a bra top and you’ve got the perfect attire to dance all night in.
A leather blazer makes for a sleek alternative to classic bikers.
Hollister always has a great selection of bra tops.
Like it or loathe it, low-rise jeans is the Y2K trend that won’t quit.
Crochet textures are trending in a big way right now; in the guise of a halterneck, it makes for the ideal nice top to your jeans.
A basket bag can help carry your supplies, but you might want to consider a smaller handbag if you’re heading out for a glamorous evening.
This was made for holiday evenings out.
I really rate the cut of these jeans—buy in your usual size.
I downright refuse to leave the house without my Missoma hoops.
Strapless tops signify one thing: That you’re going out out.
A simple shoulder bag is all you need to complete this minimalist evening look. Oh, and a blazer if you’re prone to feeling the chill.
Such a great shade.
Dream handbag right there.
These classic jeans come in sizes 4-26.
Speaking of which, a white blazer will instantly lift blue and black denim, giving it a more premium feel that works well for the evening.
Nearly every influencer on this list has styled their jean evening outfits with mules. If in doubt, invest in a black strappy pair for maximum versatility.
Linen textures makes tailoring more breathable and summer-appropriate.
Straight-leg jeans are still a fashion person-favourite.
You’ll get so much wear out of these By Far block heels.
