Wear a black pair with dark indigo jeans for dinner, platforms with flares for a distinctly ’70s mood, or canvas flats with white denim and an oversized shirt at the weekend. Below, we’ve rounded up the best ways to wear espadrilles with jeans without looking as though you’re on your way to a beach club.
1. Straight-leg jeans and gold espadrilles
Straight-leg jeans are ideal for showing off a pair of gold espadrilles, particularly when the hem finishes just above the ankle. The clean, narrow cut leaves the shoe fully visible, while dark indigo, mid-blue and off-white denim all make the metallic finish stand out. Add an oversized shirt, fitted cardigan or simple white T-shirt and let the espadrilles do the decorative work.