https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:35:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1341107 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:31:58 +0000 Tessitura 1341107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NaturalEve, I think the majority of the world, and particularly the younger generations, would fall down on your side.&nbsp; From my perspective, this look has become a modern classic, and one of the things I love about it the most is the huge continuum of variations.&nbsp; On the one end, you can add sparkle, lace, anything with a bit of a sheen... and you're ready for a party.&nbsp; On the other end is the quasi-androgynous version... a really nice button-front shirt with jeans, nice shoes, and a blazer is incredibly popular in the west-coast corporate sector.&nbsp; In fact, this variant of has become my favorite "I don't know what to wear" formula for work and networking functions.&nbsp; Offsite meeting at a ski lodge in August?&nbsp; I wear nice jeans, a crisp button-front shirt, a scarf, and interesting shoes.&nbsp; </p> <p>Also, I think most people in my region allow the jeans + dressy combo to fall into business casual or smart casual territory... perhaps those who are more traditional would object, I consider it a notch above "just casual".&nbsp; </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1341090 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:03:15 +0000 Alana in Canada 1341090@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my: I think I remember when this look was first introduced--about thirty years ago! I am so used to it, now, you could put a beautiful camisole/lace top with distressed and torn jeans and I'd consider it dressy. Heels and jewellery, too, of course.<br />I just did a google search--all kinds of looks from almost office appropriate to vamp.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.google.ca/search?q=jeans+lace+top&amp;rlz=1C1TSCD_enCA579CA579&amp;espv=2&amp;source=lnms&amp;tbm=isch&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=pBz-U8i0LJHRigLD14C4CQ&amp;ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ&amp;biw=683&amp;bih=321">https://www.google.ca/search?q.....sch&#038;s</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1341087 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:54:38 +0000 jackiec 1341087@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - of course - it works! It's all about the irony... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1341077 Wed, 27 Aug 2014 17:31:47 +0000 anela07 1341077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it really depends on the kind of jeans - nicer jeans with a darker wash will look great with a fancy top (I do that all the time without even thinking, for going out) but with a light-wash or distressed jean, it may not have the same effect. Really though, I think that jeans can go with anything! That's the beauty of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1339790 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 22:31:19 +0000 Aida 1339790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this a lot too, and agree that it's a fairly mainstream look. My husband isn't a fan of contrasts in dressiness either, so he finds it a bit odd sometimes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1339477 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 08:23:58 +0000 Ingunn 1339477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do this all the time, to active a balanced outfit that is modern and not too dressy nor casual. Definitely a popular and simple strategy for an effortless look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1339461 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 06:37:51 +0000 Deb 1339461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can look at it as dressing up the jeans or dressing down the shirt, either way, I think it is a fabulous, modern look, which is great to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1339164 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:25:06 +0000 unfrumped 1339164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Marley said!<br />Sometime I feel that's the main thing going on in&nbsp;stores, really--selling&nbsp; &nbsp;dressy &nbsp;tops to wear with jeans!</p> <p>I do agree that some pairings are better than others, but it's almost hard to mess up, if both your jeans and your top suit you well. So have fun experimenting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1339154 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:03:56 +0000 NaturalEve 1339154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha! That makes me feel better that I'm not looking at this style the "wrong" way. She's a bit old-fashioned, this friend of mine. Thank you everyone for you're input! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1337265 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:46:22 +0000 Marley 1337265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thoughts are, "Where has your friend been?" &nbsp;:-)<br />Dressy tops paired with jeans are an effortless way to up your fashion quotient - and are considered a pretty mainstream trend. &nbsp;<br />I say go for it and have fun!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1337262 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:43:34 +0000 Zibbets 1337262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally!&nbsp;<br />One caveat: not all jeans are created equal. Some are more disco and some are more rodeo. The former usually looks better with a fancy shirt than the latter…unless of course the "fancy" you're referring to comes with pearl snaps. &nbsp;Also, a&nbsp;darker wash usually looks better with a&nbsp;dressier top.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1337261 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:37:01 +0000 K. Period. 1337261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A agree with Suja too. &nbsp;The juxtaposition is what makes it more sophisticated or more "fashion" than having every element be the same. &nbsp;It is kind of like the difference between colors matching and pieces coordinating. &nbsp;Just matching is fine, but coordination is much more interesting. &nbsp;Also, an element that is challenging or slightly discordant in a look is often what makes an outfit. &nbsp;Once a person masters the basics of things going together, they move into seeing how to make something more layered or interesting by adding something that isn't necessary an easy match. &nbsp;Of course, I'm assuming that the dressy blouse is tied into the whole outfit and bookended by&nbsp;dressier shoes or something deliberate, rather than just regular casual shoes. &nbsp;</p> <p>When you tell your friend that the fashion forum said she was wrong, be gentle! &nbsp;Breaking through to a more complex understanding of dressing is a big step. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1337253 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:29:50 +0000 Anonymous 1337253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with Suja - in fact, it's the single easiest way to look pulled together quickly and informally! &nbsp;My favourite way to dress up for an evening out . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1337251 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:28:32 +0000 crutcher 1337251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is certainly a go to for going out...a special top, fancy shirt, etc. with jeans and boots...Wear this and you are chic and stylish not to mention sassy...smile... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1337246 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:17:09 +0000 Suja 1337246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it is a totally mainstream look.&nbsp; Juxtaposition is the biggest trend in the last 10 years.&nbsp; I say go for it with no qualifiers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wearing-a-fancy-shirt-over-jeans#post-1337244 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 22:14:17 +0000 NaturalEve 1337244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So does it look bad to wear a fancy blouse or shirt that would be considered a little up there in style and fabric department over jeans?<br />My friend says that it looks awful because the contrast in pieces (one is more formal than the other), but I think it looks fine as a casual look.<br />What are your thoughts?</p> <p> </p>