I love wearing black jeans year round and find them to be a wardrobe staple in my closet. They are so versatile and look great with a ton of different colors. You can create a ton of cute outfits with black denim since it is a blank canvas. The possibilities are endless! Keep things neutral or wear a bright color with black jeans which will really make the color pop. I have a few pairs of black jeans but my preferred style is something with a straight or wide leg fit. (Here’s some ideas of how to style wide leg jeans) Choose a style or fit that you love and then decide on the type of wash you prefer. A solid dark black or a subtle washed out black – either wash is easy to style and will look timeless for years to come. Here are a roundup of items to wear with black jeans and examples of outfit ideas from my past looks.
What To Wear With Black Jeans
Chunky Cardigan and Black Jeans
Cardigan (code: alittlebitetc) | Turtleneck | Jeans | Boots (similar) | Belt | Bag | Sunglasses | Earrings (discount code: MAREE15)
I love styling black denim with a huge chunky cardigan. Creating a monochromatic base allows for the cardigan to stand out a bit more and really be a statement piece!
White Blazer and Black Jeans
Blazer | Vest | Jeans | Sandals | Bag (similar) | Sunglasses | Belt
If you have a business casual work environment, wear your black jeans with a structured white blazer for spring. I added a vest underneath, but you could opt for a button down blouse or simple crewneck cashmere tee. Deciding what shoes to wear will depend on your office rules, but a simple pair of strappy sandals is always a great balance to black denim but a simple ballet flat would work too. A slimmer style of jeans such as a subtle straight leg or even skinny jeans would look great with a structured blazer.
Oversized Sweater and Black Jeans
Sweater | Jeans | Bag | Shoes | Sunglasses
This is one of my all time favorite Amazon sweaters and I love how it looks styled with wide leg black jeans. Black leggings will always look good with an oversized sweater so replace your leggings with some black jeans to elevate the look.
Short Sleeve Sweater and Black Jeans
Sweater | Jeans | Boots (similar) | Bag
A short sleeve sweater is great for spring or summer and I love the subtle puff sleeve detail. Pairing a more feminine sweater like this with black jeans really balances out the look perfectly.
Cropped Cardigan and Black Jeans
Cardigan (similar) | Jeans | Shoes (similar) | Bag (similar) | Sunglasses
My preferred style of denim is a high waisted fit so I love wearing a higher waist pair of black jeans with a cropped cardigan. I don’t have to worry about tucking anything in and it meets my jeans at the perfect place. And as someone with a long torso and shorter legs, this styling tip helps elongate my frame and make my legs look a bit longer. 🙂
Long Duster Cardigan and Black Jeans
Cardigan (similar) | Turtleneck | Jeans | Shoes | Sunglasses | Bag (similar)
A duster cardigan is one of my favorite outerwear pieces for spring. It’s still a bit chilly but not enough to warrant a coat so a long duster cardigan is perfect. I like to keep the base outfit monochromatic which means styling my favorite black jeans with a black top to allow the duster to stand out.
Silky Button Down Blouse and Black Jeans
Blouse (similar) | Jeans | Shoes (similar) | Bag (similar) | Sunglasses
Another great look for a business casual environment! Swap out the sandals for some ballet flats or a kitten heel mule, but a silky drapey button down blouse styled with black jeans is classic and looks so put together. I wore this look a few years ago before I really embraced tons of accessories so I would probably add a belt to this look and a necklace to complete the outfit.
Sheer Black Top and Black Jeans
Shirt (similar) | Jeans | Boots (similar)
For a night out, I always go back to a sheer black top and black jeans. I’ve been wearing some form of this look for yearsssss. Boots for the fall/winter or strappy sandals for the spring/summer. Add some statement earrings and a fun clutch to finish off the look.
Floral Top and Black Jeans
Top (similar) | Jeans | Boots (similar) | Bag (similar) | Sunglasses
Don’t be afraid to wear more delicate prints with black jeans. Style all your favorite floral tops and blouses with a dark wash black denim to create an outfit with the perfect amount of contrast.
White Crewneck Sweater and Black Jeans
Sweater (similar) | Jeans | Shoes | Bag | Headband (similar)
Black and white will never fail you so you can always count on a simple cream crewneck sweater and black jeans to be appropriate for a ton of different occasions. It’s nice to break up the combination with a bit of color even if it is neutral browns or grays.
How To Style Black Jeans
Go Monochromatic
As someone who lived in NYC for 15+ years, I will forever love an all black outfit. If you are worried that the look isn’t exciting enough, choose a top and accessories with some texture to them. A tweed cardigan, a leather jacket, patent leather shoes, a woven bag – even if all of these pieces are black, it will look well styled and put together because of the variety of textures.
Keep Things Neutral
If all black feels too severe for you but you aren’t ready to branch out to bright colors, style your favorite black jeans with neutrals. Neutrals aren’t boring! And don’t be afraid to wear black and brown together. The black jeans will anchor the look perfectly and then you can mix and match different neutral tones to create a look for any occasion.
Add a Pop of Color
I think most of us would reach for blue denim or white denim to pair with a colorful top or sweater but I love bright colors worn with black. The color really stands out and is the focal point of the look. Another fun way to add in color with black jeans is to choose a colorful shoe as your pop of color. A classic white blouse, black jeans and red flats is one of my favorite outfit combinations! Here are some other ideas of what shoes to wear with black jeans.
Wear a Belt
I wasn’t always a huge belt fan and honestly I think my outfits were missing something when I look back at them. Black jeans look more complete when styled with a belt. You can choose something fun like a studded belt or just go with a classic style with a gold or silver buckle. It will instantly elevate your look and really complete the entire outfit.
Style with Feminine Prints
Feminine prints such as florals can look stunning with black denim and create an outfit with wonderful contrast. The combination of something more soft like a floral paired with something more hard like black is timeless and can be a bit unexpected. If you are still hesitant to pair florals with black, choose a floral print with a black background or darker tones in the blouse to wear with black jeans which will make it less of a stark contrast.
Sweater – Mille (code: MAREE15) | Jeans – Paige (similar) | Shoes – Larroude | Belt – Aureum (code: MAREE20) | Bag – Gucci (similar) | Necklace – Thatch Jewelry | Sunglasses – Amazon
Cardigan – Heidi Merrick (code: MAREE10) | Jeans – Spanx | Belt – Heaven Mayhem (code: MAREE15) | Boots – Raye (similar) | Bag – Gucci (similar) | Sunglasses – Amazon
Blouse – Heidi Merrick (code: MAREE10) | Jeans – Spanx | Belt – Isabel Marant | Bag – Melie Bianco (similar) | Shoes – Amazon | Sunglasses – Amazon | Necklace – Thatch Jewelry
Cardigan – J.Crew Factory (similar) | Blouse – Quince | Jeans – Grlfrnd | Shoes – Dolce Vita (similar) | Belt – Amazon | Sunglasses – Amazon
Pullover – Varley | Joggers – Varley | Bag – Varley | Sneakers – Golden Goose | Sunglasses – Amazon
Coat – Loup | Turtleneck – Mango (similar) | Pants – Abercrombie | Shoes – Marc Fisher (similar) | Bag – Naghedi | Sunglasses – Amazon
Pajamas – Lunya (code: alittlebitetc)
Sweater – Lunya (code: alittlebitetc) | Jeans – Grlfrnd | Belt – Amazon | Bag – Lily & Bean (code: MAREE15) | Shoes – Concetto Limone (code: MAREE15) | Sunglasses – Amazon
Shirt – Sanctuary (code: MAREE15) | Jeans – Grlfrnd | Belt – Isabel Marant | Shoes – Amazon | Bag – Melie Bianco | Sunglasses – Amazon
Dress – Untuckit | Shoes – Dolce Vita (similar) | Bag – Cult Gaia | Sunglasses – Amazon
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