Gone are the days when I used to set my alarm for 6am to get up, wash, dry, and style my hair, apply a full face of makeup and spend about 20 minutes deciding on and ironing my outfit before heading off to work. Granted, I know remotely so feel less inclined to do more than the bare minimum in terms of getting ready for the day but, aside from that, I’ve found that I’m looking for simplicity in all aspects of my life—including the outfits I wear when I’m not sat at my desk, too. Now, I spend my scrolling time looking for low-lift but stylish outfits I can re-create with pieces I already own. It was just this weekend when I was looking back at the most recent saves in my Saved folder that I realised my of the looks I’d saved down featured a very easy two-part formula: a black top and blue jeans.

Granted, this might not sound like the most exciting pairing but it is one that’s reliable in its timelessness. In fact, below are eight of my favourite black top with jeans outfits that I think serve as a testament to how chic the pairing can be. From shirts and camisoles to t-shirts and blazers, worn by women in London, Paris and Copenhagen alike, scroll on to see and shop eight uncomplicated yet stylish black tops with jeans outfits that will never let you down.

8 Black Top With Jeans Outfits to Try This Season

1. Fitted Shirt + Ballet Flats

Style Notes: I’m noticing that fitted shirts keep cropping up on the market this season, offering an elevated take on the shirt-and-jeans look so many of us rely upon.

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2. Camisole + Mary Janes

Style Notes: For a outfit that can genuinely carry you from day to night, look no further than a camisole, blue jeans, and on-trend mary janes.

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3. Blazer + Tote Bag

Style Notes: Adding a blazer to your jeans is one of my favourite ways to level up my favourite denim. Make it black and pair with simple black jersey underneath and you can’t go wrong.

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4. Strapless Top + Corsage Necklace

Style Notes: Strapless tops and jeans outfits tap into the Y2K aesthetic that continues to endure; look for slouchy denim to bring the look up to date and finish with a current-feeling corsage necklace.

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5. Coat + Cardigan

Style Notes: This is Britain so, even in the “warmer” months, knitwear and tailored coats can never be too out of reach. Handily, in a black colourway, they look stylish and will keep you warm when the weather takes a downward turn.