It may be the simplest look you could possibly think of, but it’s one of the style staples of the women’s wardrobe. You may consider blue jeans and white tee as off-duty dressing, but dress them up with a pair of high heels and you take simplicity to a new height and get something as stylish as the little black dress. As summer is just a few days away, although by the weather outside you wouldn’t say, what better inspiration?
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Believe it or not, whenever I have to attend an event I ask myself: could I wear blue jeans and heels? The white tee is in that case replaced by an elegant top, but when it comes to daily wear nothing can top it (not even the white shirt in terms of effortlessness). And I’m thinking of work-wear too, especially when you don’t have a dress-code you have to comply with. I might add a statement necklace if I wear classic pumps, but my favourite pairing is with fabulous shoes or sandals, maybe in copper, gold or silver accents (think Miu Miu in the first photo or Ralph Lauren in the fourth). Nothing can spell modern classic better than this. Fabulous Mary Jo Matsumoto in the first photo above is the perfect example. Her outfit was in fact the one which inspired this entire post.
photos: 1-courtesy of Mary Jo Matsumoto / 2-Acne / 3-The Sartorialist / 4-Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2010 collection, style.com
The simpler the better. A well cut white tshirt , great fitting jeans that elongate the leg and fabulous heels – perfect. And top off with a well cut blazer!
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Another wonderful and classic less is more look. Just perfect.
I had to let go of my favourite white tee some time ago and I simply haven’t found a replacement yet, as no other tee has stood the chance. It’s amazing how hard it can be to find the perfect one!
My favourite white tee is kind of worn off, so I will have to let go of it too one of these days. I really liked the Acne t-shirt I included in my post. So simple, yet with a little extra something, the neckline detail. And I think the quality is fine too.
Hey, Ada! I made a pact one year ago (because every time I did not know what to wear, I wore my jeans and get really but really obsessed with the idea of getting rid of the blue jeans at least for one year). So like this started the era of the colorful jeans for me and more dresses. But today I found a lovely picture as “classiq” as you said it in your post, only the blue jeans were mint jeans (for me, it was fabulous), white simple t-shirt, black stilleto shoes and a simple clutch (or was it colorful?), Have a sunny day, Ada! :*
One of my favorite looks! Xoxo
i like what i see here i´ll be back soon!
White tee is a lifesaver! Works in every situation – I mean, you can sleep in it, wear it for a casual walk, use as an office wear or combine with something special for an event. You know, Angelina inspired me to wear a white tee years and years ago. It was her signature look (black jeans + tee) and she often mentioned that she had dozens of them to wear on a daily basis. And yes, yes and yes to blue jeans + t-shirt + heels, it’s so playful and feminine.
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Ada, you are so sweet to put my photo in here among all your chic finds–I’m beyond flattered. I’m also in search of more great white tee these days, so let me know if you come across the \perfect\ tee
xoxo Mary Jo
Mary Jo really does have classic enviable style!!! T-shirt, jeans and Miu-Mius? Yes, please!
Love this look.
I have been stacking up on white shirts and blouses this summer, combined with lovely nail colours like Orange Fizz, jeans and heels……amazing combination.
Have a splendid week.
I’ve actually asked myself the same thing. I love the chic simplicity of jeans, heels and a dressy silk top. Mary Jo’s fabulous style is indeed enviable and inspiring.
Oh the lovely Mary Jo! You are so right – the perfect jean, the perfect white tee and then it is all in the shoes – fab post Ada xx
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That’s a fabulous photo of Mary Jo – she always gets it right. When the jeans and the t is right – there is nothing more perfect!
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