If your rotation of trainers and tailored trousers is starting to feel a bit samey, and the chilly winter weather has made wiggling into skinnies and ballet flats a non-starter, there’s another combination front of mind this season: straight-leg jeans and pointed-toe shoes. After making a splash in the ‘00s but petering out in the 2010s, the combo has recently become the French girl default thanks in part for its ability to balance polish with poise.
After watching it grow in popularity for a while, any lingering questions about whether or not the look would be adopted overseas were silenced yesterday when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in arguably one of the most sophisticated jeans-and-a-nice-coat looks I’ve seen this year.
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As she headed inside Fouquet’s, the actress was snapped on the streets of New York in a look that made me stop and take a pause. Whilst I couldn’t help but ogle her striking green Hermès Bolide bag, when I zoomed out, the true beauty was in her jeans-and-shoe combo.
Her light-washed, loose jeans felt that much cooler when paired with flat shoes with a pointed toe, and all of a sudden, this style choice makes legs look lengthened (win, win), but the outfit as a whole feels more considered than it would with a pair of trainers. When you look at the rest of her look, from her longline wool coat to the pop-of-colour top, yes, they would also look great with heels and tailored trousers, but the ensemble would feel far more formal and far less comfortable.
So, with the festive season approaching ever nearer, looking for ways to elevate our jeans has become a focus. So, why not take a leaf out of J.Law’s book? Your feet will thank you for it.
Scroll down to shop the best straight-leg jeans and pointed-toe flat shoes below. You can thank me later.
Shop the Best Straight-Leg Jeans and Pointed-Toe Flat Shoes Below:
AGOLDE
90’s Pinch Waist Long Organic High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
A Who What Wear UK editors favourite.
M&S
Leather Pointed Toe Ballet Pump
I can’t quite believe this luxe-looking pair of flats are only £45.
COS
CHORD STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS
The satin finish is perfect for party season.
M&S
High Waisted Relaxed Straight Jeans
M&S jeans are known to be size inclusive, for example this pair ranges from a UK 6 to 24.
STEVE MADDEN
Swanky Leather Ballet Flats
Steve Madden make some of the comfiest shoes known to man
Reformation
Cynthia High Rise Straight Long Jeans
I’d always advise you size up in these jeans as the denim has zero stretch.
Massimo Dutti
Soft Leather Pointed Toe Ballet Flat
These would look chic styled with a maxi skirt too.
Jigsaw
Winchester Straight Leg Jean
I love how these look styled with boots.
SAM EDELMAN
Emory Leather Pointed-Toe Ballet Flats
This pair has been all over my social media feeds as of late.
With Nothing Underneath
Crawford Jeans: Straight Leg
Trust me, With Nothing Underneaths denim is just as good as their cotton shirts.
Dolce Vita
Gema Pointed Toe Ballet Flats
Save these for a non-wet day.
Reiss
Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
No need to size up as this pair come naturally oversized.
New Look
Faux Patent Leather Buckle Slingback Pumps
The delicate buckle detail elevates this pair.
Massimo Dutti
Mid-Waist Straight-Leg Jeans With Hem Detail
I wear this pair of straight legs at least once a week.
Tu
Black Pointed Ballerina Shoes
Don’t sleep on Tu this season, their shoe selection rivals even the most expensive-looking high street stores.
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