When it comes to style, Amal Clooney certainly knows her stuff. We're used to seeing the barrister suited and booted for work, or dressed to the nines on the red carpet, but this smart casual outfit is well worth revisiting.
If you're looking for the best jeans for your body type, a cropped straight cut may well be the answer to all your sartorial questions. As Amal proved whilst out for dinner in New York back in 2022, not only is this silhouette super flattering, it's the perfect foundation for the classic 'jeans and a nice top' combination.
Much like Jennifer Aniston's bootcut jeans and black blazer outfit, this is a failsafe fashion formula that will work whatever the weather. Amal glammed hers up with a sparkly little crop top, Gianvito Rossi metallic heels and a mini bag by Giambattista Valli, but you could totally team yours with a t-shirt and your best white trainers too. Or even a cosy cardigan and ankle boots as we head towards autumn!
Shop straight leg denim
Amal's jeans were reportedly a Stove Pipe pair by Re/Done. The brand remakes vintage denim so it's almost impossible to get exactly the same style, but these are a pretty good match. The raw hem is a nice touch, and if you're wondering can jeans be business casual, simply add a crisp white shirt and slingback shoes.
The Zara Marine jeans are my personal favourites. They're slightly more flared than Amal's, but they're stretchy, easy to wear, and are available in several different colours. Buy them all.
How to style jeans like Amal Clooney
Excuse me while I go and add this cropped blazer to my shopping basket... a great way to play with proportions and make your legs look longer, you'll be reaching for this every day during autumn/winter. It's the ideal layer for over summer dresses while the weather can't quite make up its mind too.
I'm normally more of a gold gal, but I'll make an exception for these silver heels. They're a great height, the pointed toe is really sleek, and they'll work with everything from the best wedding guest dresses to white jeans outfits.
Forget carrying everything but the kitchen sink, mini bags are where it's at. JW PEI is really on a roll right now - did you see their lookalike for the half moon bag by The Row?
The perfect pair of jeans really will form the bedrock of your wardrobe, so taking the time to find exactly the right style for you is essential. I can't keep up with skinny jeans - one minute they're over and the next, they're back. But a looser, straight leg cut is a really easy way to elevate your outfits and make them feel fresh.
What's more, a slightly cropped length will show off your shoes in all their glory - whether that's a pair of on-trend leopard ballet flats or sophisticated leather ankle boots.
-
Leopard print can be as subtle as you want - and Charlotte Hawkins’ jumper with a hint of pattern proves itCharlotte Hawkins loves a spot of leopard print and her black star jumper was such a subtle way to wear this on-trend pattern
-
This rarely discounted hair mist is our team's favourite anti-frizz buy - and it’s 30% offWorking to minimise frizz, boost volume and condition your strands, now is the perfect time to bag this luxury haircare essential for less...
-
Leopard print can be as subtle as you want - and Charlotte Hawkins’ jumper with a hint of pattern proves it
Charlotte Hawkins loves a spot of leopard print and her black star jumper was such a subtle way to wear this on-trend pattern
-
Barbour Mallow Chelsea wellington boots review: “finally, wellies I actually want to wear!”Rain, mud and style sorted - meet your new go-to waterproof boots
-
Claudia Winkleman's Hunter wellies and houndstooth coat are the winter wardrobe staples you'll want to live inO come, all ye faithful Claudia fans
-
Victoria Beckham's fresh white monogrammed robe is the glam getting ready uniform we need in our livesVB looked incredible in a monogrammed robe as she did her skincare in a new video
-
Jasmine Harman’s sunshine yellow jumper is a much-needed antidote to grey winter that makes us smileJasmine Harman lives in sunnier climes but she's inspired us to bring some sunshine to UK winter with her yellow jumper
-
Katie Holmes reveals a genius way to wear your favourite flats in winter - and her exact Mary Janes are now half priceWe're shopping Holmes' stylish white leather flats before they sell out
-
Cat Deeley's Zara co-ord is the ideal office attire - and her beautiful burgundy boots are now half priceEffortless, affordable and endlessly versatile, this co-ord should be a go-to for winter styling.
-
Remember Claudia Winkleman's kilt and cable knit combination on The Traitors? Us too - and we're still dreaming about itClaudia's gorgeous kilt and cable knit jumper combo from last year's series of The Traitors still has us swooning
