The Jean and Shoe Combos That'll Land You an A+ in Street Style

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You have on your favorite pair of jeans and picked out a cute top to go with it. You're all ready to go except — wait a minute — the shoes! You suddenly realize the pair you had in mind (crisp, white sneakers) doesn't really match your outfit; it either looks too casual or bulky for the office. We understand the panic, especially if you're trying to dash out the door, which is why we came up with several foolproof jean-plus-shoe pairings.

Although you can theoretically wear denim with anything, that's why we love them so much, the right shoe can make or break your street style look. The next time you struggle with what shoe to wear with your skinny jeans, simply refer back to the denim and shoe pairing combos ahead. We even added shopping so you can easily achieve a similar look to the ones on your favorite bloggers.

If You Own a Pair of Ankle-Cropped Jeans, Wear With Loafers

We've fallen in love with the ankle-crop jean and loafer pairing ever since we saw it on bloggers. It just looks good, especially when it's all about loafers right now.

If You Own a Pair of Skinny Jeans, Wear With Booties

Spoiler alert: skinny jeans can be worn with any shoe. But, we prefer them best with ankle boots. It's the best way to show off your shoe without having to cuff the hem! The tight fit around your ankles means you don't have to worry about unnecessary bulkage.

If You Own Straight-Leg Jeans, Wear With a Pair of Comfy Sneakers

We love our skinnys, but we haven't forgotten about you, straight-leg jeans! This classic style deserves a quintessential shoe to match, aka sneakers. Pair straight legs with your favorite Stan Smiths or Keds; the options are endless.

If You Own Boyfriend Jeans, Wear With Heels

Because boyfriend jeans have a baggy fit, adding a heel to the look will help elongate your legs. For the petite girls out there, this makes all the difference.