An Incredibly Chic and Easy Way to Make Your Denim Outfits Look More Expensive

If you're anything like me and my fellow Who What Wear editors, you're always on the hunt for ways to make your outfits look more expensive. My denim-outfit rotation has been in dire need of this kind of boost, and I recently noticed a trend bubbling up that will do the trick without any heavy lifting. It all revolves around a chic and easy styling tip that requires three key pieces: the jeans of your choice, a pair of sheer black tights or black socks, and a sleek pair of black shoes that allows the socks to be seen. I know it sounds simple, but it makes a tremendous impact.

To put it in perspective, I set out to find some visual inspiration where this styling tip is at play, and sure enough, each ensemble I came across is elevated with a designer feel as a result. Keep scrolling to check out 15 chic fall looks that incorporate jeans with stylish black socks and shoes for the ultimate expensive-looking denim outfit.

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Anouk Yve A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Black Jeans Sheer Tights Socks Aeyde Mary-Jane Flats

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Anouk Yve goes all black with straight-leg jeans, sheer socks, and sleek Mary Jane flats.

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Christie Tyler is known for her classic yet fashion-forward style—this combination of jeans with socks and loafers is no exception.

Humphrey takes a coffee break in a classic outfit with ankle-length jeans, black socks, and timeless loafers.

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Anouk Yve A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Blazer Gray Wash Jeans Tights Sheer Socks Cap Toe Pumps

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Yve is the epitome of chic in this elevated denim outfit with black tights and cap-toe pumps.

Tylynn Nguyen A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip Light Wash Jeans Sheer Tights Amina Muaddi Embellished Slingback Pumps

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Tylynn Nguyen is serving party outfit inspo with her light-wash jeans, black tights, and embellished pumps.

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Citizens of Humanity A Chic and Easy Denim Outfit Styling Tip All Black Fall Look Cuffed Jeans Sheer Tights Strappy Kitten Heels

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Citizens of Humanity coming in with a casual-chic black-denim-and-tights pairing that's perfect for fall and beyond.