Denim, Dressed Up: 4 Ways to Wear Jeans to Every Holiday Plan

Here's a little secret from the fitting room: the best-dressed woman at the holiday party is often wearing jeans. The right pair, styled with intention, reads more confident than a dress ever could. This season, denim got the memo. Think rhinestone seams, velvet, cranberry flares and dark washes so polished they practically RSVP for you.

Below, four ways we're dressing up denim for every plan on the calendar. Shop all denim.

1. The Dinner-Date Dark Wash

A deep, crisp wash is the little black dress of denim. Add a statement blazer and one show-stopping necklace and you're dressed for the nicest table in town.

• Josie High Rise Jeans, Dark Wash by Kut from the Kloth, $119
• Midnight Cuffed Wide Leg Jeans by Dear John, $116
• Oversized Velvet Floral Blazer, $115.95
• Diana Rhinestone Statement Collar Necklace, $69.95

2. A Little Sparkle

Denim with built-in shine does the heavy lifting for girls' night and holiday parties. Keep the top bold and the accessories edited.

• Rhinestone Seam Straight Jeans, Light Blue by Dear John, $119
• Silver Coated Kick Flare Jeans by Kut from the Kloth, $109
• Black Studded Jeans, $158.95
• Pink Tropical Brocade Bomber, $239.95
• Jeweled Chain Belt, $39.95

3. Holiday Hues

Swap blue for cranberry, winter white or chocolate brown and a sweater suddenly feels festive. Perfect for Friendsgiving, the office party and Christmas card photos.

• Hannah Comfort Waist Flare Jean, Cranberry by Liverpool, $109
• Kennedy Straight Comfort Waist Jean, White by Liverpool, $109
• Wide Leg Jeans, Brown by Dear John, $116
• Fair Isle Double Knit Boxy Sweater, $90.95
• Ruffle Collar Puff Shirt, Brown, $98.95

4. Velvet Denim

Velvet jeans are the cheat code for looking dressed up while feeling like you're in loungewear. Pair them with something soft and a little sparkle at the waist.

• Brown Velvet Wide Leg Jeans, $179.95
• Velvet Side Stripe Palazzo Jeans, Black by Good American, $178
• Puff Sleeve Leopard Cardigan, Pink, $65.95
• Rhinestone Flora Chain Belt, $24.95

Free shipping on orders over $100, or pick up free at The BLVD in Magnolia. Shop the full denim collection.

Denim FAQ

Can I wear jeans to a holiday party?
Yes. Choose a dark wash, a rhinestone detail or velvet denim, then add a statement top or blazer and polished shoes so the look reads intentional.

What jeans look dressiest?
Dark, even washes in a wide leg or flare look the most elevated. Rhinestone seams, coated finishes and velvet add instant party energy.

What do you wear with colored jeans in winter?
Keep the top in a cream, ivory or tonal shade, like a fair isle sweater with cranberry flares or a brown ruffle blouse with brown wide legs.

Does The BLVD Boutik ship denim?
Yes. Every pair ships from Magnolia, Texas, with free shipping on orders over $100 and free local pickup.