Oh, denim. What would we do without you? From laidback lunches to coffee with friends, sun-soaked summers to April showers: this fair-weather fabric is the cornerstone of all outfits comfortable and cool – and to us, no wardrobe is complete without it.

It goes without saying, then, that when it comes to styling denim, casual is well and truly covered. But, dressing up our most-loved lengths? A little more challenging. Think chic officewear, cityside rendezvous, cocktails after dark… As calendars fill – and with boardrooms calling – our favourite pairs are all too often overlooked.

And so, we’re setting out – defiantly denim-clad – to take ensemble elegance in stride. A few swaps (and a spritz of sparkle here and there) can transform jeans from everyday essentials to sartorial signatures.

Stuck for inspiration? Read on to see how we’re styling some of our greatest lengths…