Spice up your classic blue jeans!

Photographs: Ashish Chawla for Marie Claire magazine

We all have a pair that we throw on when we don't want to put any thought into what to wear. But your blue denims don't necessarily have to be staid and boring. Or even casual!

Your favourite pair of jeans can be worn casually, formally, elegantly or even ethnically. We show you 10 ways how.

This look is chic and well put together.

Sunglasses: Vogue, Rs 4,740
Shirt: Bling, Rs 1,050
Jacket: United Colors of Benetton, Rs 2,399
Belt: Sisley, Rs 1,299
Tote: Ministry of Fashion, Rs 56,000
Watch: Dior, Rs 2,93,000
Shoes: Louis Vuitton, price on request
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Creative Director: Joseph Carle
Assisted by Aradhana Baruah

Dressy denims

Who said you can't wear a poncho with jeans? If done right, it can look very fashionable.

Sunglasses: Vogue, Rs 4,740
Loops: Bg's, Rs 650
Poncho: Bian, Rs 22,000
Flats: Aldo, Rs 4,500
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Classy couture

A crisp white shirt with skinnies can never go wrong.

Necklace: Bg's, Rs 299
Shirt: Ashish Soni, price on request
Belt: Fendi, Rs 18,800
Watch: Dior, Rs 1,85,000
Bag: Cheemo, Rs 3,995
Pumps: Aldo, Rs 2,999
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Glam up your gams

Make heads turn by teaming up your Little Black Dress with a hot pair of jeans.

Choker: Tarun Tahiliani, Rs 3,800
Chain: Tarun Tahiliani, Rs 3,500
Beads: Bg's, Rs 399
Dress: Promod, Rs 3,250
Bangles: Promod, Rs 650 (set of 2)
Cuff: Mango, Rs 1,490
Watch: Dior, Rs 1,85,000
Clutch: Kazo, Rs 2,800
Shoes: Chanel, price on request
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Just jaunty

Try this look for a fun, casual day out with your pals!

Cap: Sunflower, Rs 1,399
T-shirt: Lacoste, Rs 2,250
Jacket: Punk, Rs 1,500
Backpack: Wilson, Rs 2,199
Watch: Manish Arora for Swatch, Rs 6,800
Sneakers: Converse, Rs 999
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Pretty as a picture

A perfect look for when you want to look pretty without going overly glam.

Loops: Bg's, Rs 650
Top: Namrata Joshipura, Rs 8,500
Bracelet: Bling, Rs 599
Cuff: Aldo, Rs 700
Bag: Sisley, Rs 3,499
Shoes: D&G, Rs 37,500
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Effortlessly effective

Going shopping with the girls? Or for an afternoon movie with a friend? This uber-cool tee and your jeans are just the things to throw on.

Hat: Burberry, Rs 14,045
Sunglasses: Vogue, Rs 4,740
Top: Bg's, Rs 899
Bag: Bizarre, Rs 2,895
Watch: Manish Arora for Swatch, Rs 4,450
Ballerinas: Tresmode, Rs 1,490
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Accessorise your look

The right accessories can brighten up the dullest outfit -- or add pizazz to an already neat one.

Hat: Derhy, Rs 1,400
Beaded necklace: Bg's, Rs 699
Necklace: Aldo, Rs 700
Bangles: Aldo, Rs 300 (each)
Top: Mezzoozzem, Rs 999
Jacket: Sisley, Rs 2,500
Sandals: Tresmode, Rs 1,990
Bag: Tarun Tahiliani, Rs 12,600
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Funky fashion

Feeling adventurous and bold? How about teaming a nice sari with your denims?

Loops: Bg's, Rs 450
Collar: Phillip Lim at net-a-porter.com, Rs 23,841
Shirt: Lee Cooper, Rs 1,067
Bracelet: Sisley, Rs 899
Sari: Chabbra 555, Rs 12,000
Peep-toes: D&G, Rs 37,050
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

Skirting the issue

And finally, the only look left -- a flirty little skirt goes well with a pair of fitted jeans.

Earrings: Bg's, Rs 450
Neckpiece: Little Shilpa, Rs 5,831
Shirt: Manish Arora, Rs Rs 9,950
Bag: Manish Arora, Rs 9,900
Skirt: Dior, Rs 1,38,548
Shoes: Tresmode, Rs 4,990
Jeans: Mango, Rs 3,190

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