How to Wear Boyfriend Jeans With Every Outfit

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Boyfriend jeans — everybody's got 'em. Whether they're actually straight from your SO's closet or you bought them at the store is no matter. You'd be surprised to learn all the different ways you can style the lived-in silhouette. While their signature slouch automatically graces your outfit with a casual touch, finish your denim with a flouncy blouse or dainty silk tank and you're ready for an occasion that's much more romantic. Seriously, your boyfriend jeans look just as good with those weekend slip-ons as they do with strappy heels, so read on to learn all the ways you can take them from a.m. to p.m. Feeling inspired? Shop out the styles you love as you glean tips along the way.

Boyfriend Jeans With Rips

Let the detail speak for itself by completing your outfit with a simple, neutral top.

Boyfriend Jeans With Rips

Play up the grunge appeal with a wild animal print.

Boyfriend Jeans + Blazer

Tuck in your shirt, and add a classy bag.

Boyfriend Jeans + Blazer

Work your blazer as a top, and keep it buttoned up and streamlined to contrast an unstructured jean.

Boyfriend Jeans + Feminine Top

Add a sleek mule and some glistening jewelry to play up the romance.

Boyfriend Jeans + Feminine Top

Don't want to give off ultrafemme vibes from head to toe? Finish your jeans with sneakers.

Boyfriend Jeans + Feminine Top

Go for a natural beauty look and tie up your hair to bring focus to the cut of your top.

Boyfriend Jeans + Heels

Team up a kitten heel with a halter top to give off fun and flirty vibes.

Boyfriend Jeans + Heels

If you're letting your toes show, add extra layers on top with a chunky knit and coat.

Boyfriend Jeans + White Tank

Coordinate this look with a busier-printed bag to bring dimension to a pretty simple outfit.

Boyfriend Jeans + White Tank

Give off surfer vibes in a cool slide and round sunglasses.

Boyfriend Jeans + Trench Coat

Push up the sleeves of your jacket to draw more attention to the outfit underneath.

Boyfriend Jeans + Trench Coat

Complement a true-blue outfit with a caramel trench, making for a color pairing that's easy on the eyes.

Boyfriend Jeans in a Light Wash

Break up an ivory monochrome outfit with a brown belt, which will also lend more polish to your baggier jeans.

Cuffed Boyfriend Jeans

Cuffing your jeans will make them appear less slouchy and more structured, so feel free to go for something oversize up top.

Cuffed Boyfriend Jeans

Cuff your pants if you're wearing a superflat shoe that you want to show off as part of your outfit.

Boyfriend Jeans + Crop Top

Layer a long jacket on top of your crop top to play with proportions.

Boyfriend Jeans + Crop Top

Go for an all-black ensemble finished with strappy sandals to achieve minimalist vibes.