{"id":126601,"date":"2019-04-19T07:53:12","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T12:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=126601"},"modified":"2025-10-18T09:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T15:35:52","slug":"shirts-wear-jeans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/shirts-wear-jeans\/","title":{"rendered":"Shirts to wear with jeans: Style strategies and top picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing that we love, it\u2019s a great top to go with a comfortable pair of jeans. The combo makes for an easy and versatile outfit, and lets us get maximum value out of our favorite denim. Often, we look to the top to make the statement \u2014 which may be why shopping for shirts to wear with jeans can carry with a hint of extra stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shopping for shirts to wear with jeans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can narrow your options quickly when you&#8217;re shopping tops for a specific occasion or even to go with a certain pair of jeans. Here are the guidelines to send you in the right direction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Need a casual Friday outfit for the office? Look for button-downs or a peplum style.<\/li><li>High-waisted jeans look fabulous with cropped tops and shirts that are tucked in (so, no side darts). <\/li><li>A boot-cut jean wears well with a button-down, slim fit top that&#8217;s untucked (so, yes to side darts here). <\/li><li>Skinny jeans pair well with tunics and untucked styles that drape nicely over your hips. <\/li><li>For lunch dates, flowy, feminine styles offer a nice balance to the structure of denim.<\/li><li>On your most casual days, a v-neck t-shirt and belt can be very chic with a tidy pair of jeans. Add a neck scarf or sparkly hair clip for extra impact. <\/li><li>A sweater is a classic top choice for jeans, but take care to find the right fit \u2014 it&#8217;s easy to go too tight or too loose. A tight pair of jeans works best with a relaxed-fit sweater. But you can wear boyfriend jeans with a sweater that shows off your topside curves.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tops under $50 we love with jeans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to put those style strategies into practice? Try one of these five effortlessly chic <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/plus-size-pencil-skirt-under-40\/\" title=\"The plus-size garment every curvy girl needs\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"678\">shirts to wear with jeans<\/a> \u2014 all priced under $50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-openwork.jpg\" alt=\"Woman wearing white open work shirt with jeans\" class=\"wp-image-126605\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-openwork.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-openwork-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-openwork-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption>V-Neck Button-Front Cutwork Blouse, $39.99, Old Navy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s better than a plain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/white-tees\/\">white tee<\/a> and a pair of jeans? Try a white top with a twist, like this one from Old Navy. It boasts an airy, lightweight silhouette, and is perfect for keeping cool on balmy spring and summer days. Pretty eyelet-style workmanship lends the piece a feminine twist and makes it the perfect partner for a pair of well-worn boyfriend jeans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-button-back.jpg\" alt=\"Navy blue button-back top with jeans\" class=\"wp-image-126606\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-button-back.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-button-back-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-button-back-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loft.com\/cutout-button-back-top\/476482?skuId=27119594&amp;defaultColor=8886&amp;catid=catl000011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cutout Button Back Top, $49.50, LOFT<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><g id=\"wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\" fill=\"none\" clip-path=\"url(#clip0_31_188)\">\r\n                            <path d=\"M9.16724 14.8891L20.1672 3.88908\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M13.4497 3.53554L20.5208 3.53554L20.5208 10.6066\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/>\r\n                            <path d=\"M17.5 13.5L17.5 16.26C17.5 17.4179 17.5 17.9968 17.2675 18.4359C17.0799 18.7902 16.7902 19.0799 16.4359 19.2675C15.9968 19.5 15.4179 19.5 14.26 19.5L7.74 19.5C6.58213 19.5 6.0032 19.5 5.56414 19.2675C5.20983 19.0799 4.92007 18.7902 4.73247 18.4359C4.5 17.9968 4.5 17.4179 4.5 16.26L4.5 9.74C4.5 8.58213 4.5 8.0032 4.73247 7.56414C4.92007 7.20983 5.20982 6.92007 5.56414 6.73247C6.0032 6.5 6.58213 6.5 7.74 6.5L11 6.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n                        <\/g>\r\n                        <defs>\r\n                            <clipPath id=\"clip0_31_188\">\r\n                                <rect fill=\"white\" height=\"24\" width=\"24\"\/>\r\n                            <\/clipPath>\r\n                        <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t you just love the way a simple top can look completely complex with just a slight shift in detail? That\u2019s the beauty of this eye-catching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loft.com\/cutout-button-back-top\/476482?skuId=27119594&amp;defaultColor=8886&amp;catid=catl000011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LOFT<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> blouse, which at first glance is fairly simple \u2014 and that\u2019s a great part of its charm. But it\u2019s the little accents that set it apart, like the button-down back and the cutouts along the sleeves and neckline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-striped.jpg\" alt=\"Striped top with black jeans\" class=\"wp-image-126608\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-striped.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-striped-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-striped-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption>Striped V-Neck Top, $17.90, Forever 21<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to dress things up a little, then consider a pulled-together blouse like this one from Forever 21. The relaxed silhouette balances the crisp stripes nicely. Wear it tucked in or open for a more casual look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-zipup.jpg\" alt=\"Coral, zipup top paired with distressed jeans\" class=\"wp-image-126609\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-zipup.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-zipup-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-zipup-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption>Zip Detail Top, $34, Venus<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to resist a casual top that features a trendy touch. This Venus top illustrates the beauty of the zipper accent, which transforms an otherwise ordinary piece into something a touch more eye-catching. It\u2019s available in several colors, but coral is a punchy choice for warm weather and a pretty way to brighten up your blue and white jeans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-tunic.jpg\" alt=\"Layered tunic paired with skinny jeans\" class=\"wp-image-126610\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-tunic.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-tunic-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-tunic-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption> Billie &amp; Blossom Long Top, $45, Dorothy Perkins<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Denim leggings call for something a little longer, looser, and more free flowing to create an easy silhouette from head to toe. To the rescue comes this Billie &amp; Blossom top, which mimics the appearance of a long vest over a longer tank. It\u2019s ultra casual, laid-back, and comfortable for warm days. You&#8217;ll also love the way the linen fabric feels against your skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"1128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-drape.jpg\" alt=\"Dark mustard button down top with drape front\" class=\"wp-image-126611\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-drape.jpg 736w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-drape-196x300.jpg 196w, https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-drape-294x450.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/8icadv1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All in Favor Drape Front Blouse, $29.40, Nordstrom<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sovrn.co\/8icadv1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">This pretty blouse<span class=\"wpil-link-icon\" title=\"Link goes to external site.\" style=\"margin: 0 0 0 5px;\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"height:16px; width:16px; fill:#000000; stroke:#000000; display:inline-block;\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:svg=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"#wpil-svg-outbound-7-icon-path\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a> can easily be teamed with straight-leg jeans in a dark or black wash <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/wear-jeans-to-work\/\">for the office<\/a>. Add <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/archive\/how-wear-ankle-booties\/\">ankle boots<\/a> and a blazer for a stylish and professional ensemble. And the best part? No worries about getting the tuck just right every time you make a pit stop, thanks to that drape front.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing that we love, it\u2019s a great top to go with a comfortable pair of jeans. The combo makes for an easy and versatile outfit, and lets us get maximum value out of our favorite denim. Often, we look to the top to make the statement \u2014 which may be why shopping&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/shirts-wear-jeans\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Shirts to wear with jeans: Style strategies and top picks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":126612,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[303929,104],"class_list":["post-126601","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-trends","tag-every-day-fashion","tag-jeans"],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":126612,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/shirts-wear-jeans-fi-300x150.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126601","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=126601"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/126601\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/126612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=126601"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=126601"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=126601"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}