The substitute slack
Investment jeans: Look #1
Perfect for casual Friday, a pair of dark wash bootcut jeans can easily replace a standard pair of slacks with a hint of dressed up attitude. When you're going quality, it's easier to skimp on items that look classy, but cost little more than a few pennies like this girly, professional peplum top , hinge bracelet and tribal earrings . Top it all off with some seriously adorable accessories, including studded ballet flats and this two tone Christian Siriano bag at a super low price from a high end designer.
Slimming skinnies
Investment jeans: Look #2
Skinny jeans are a trend that's here to stay, so you might as well find the ultimate pair. This high-waisted pair can be the base for any outfit, from crop tops, as seen here , to button downs and tunics. Add a trendy grandpa cardigan to tone down the sex appeal, then accessorize with red rose earrings , a cobalt blue cross body bag and some surprisingly versatile mustard wedges for a fashionably mismatched look.
Non-blue neutrals
Investment jeans: Look #3
Jeans don't have to be blue to be neutral. A pair of khaki colored straight leg jeans can play the same role of blue jeans without the monotony. Add in a breezy white tank under a military-inspired jacket for naughty-meets-nautical style. Toss in a few blue and beige accessories like these chandelier earrings , tassel clutch and nude wedges for a nod to the nautical look without venturing into the realm of costume.
Lounge around denim
Investment jeans: Look #4
After work and on the weekend, these are likely to be the jeans you wear the most. Get the most out of them by purchasing a multi-use, quality pair like these casual bootcut stunners . Keep the casual theme in hippie-dippy style with this twisted tribal-inspired tank statement suede bag and edgy combat boots . Keep tribal style with these triangle earrings and a chunky stone bracelet to top it all off.
The perfect statement
Investment jeans: Look #5
You know your style better than anyone. Therefore, you know what you're likely to wear a couple years down the road. Colored denim has decided to stick around for several seasons, so if you spot the ideal pair like these 7 for All Mankind yellow skinnies , make the splurge! Keep the look interesting with a navy polka dot tank blouse and the rest of the outfit in neutral nudes like this tassel bag classy button earrings and ultra simple patent pumps . Then, spice it up with a wild ring . Too cute!
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