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!
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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.
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