Eight new rules to being a denim jean-ius

You CAN wear denim to work! Shirt, £28, river island.com; Trousers, £39.99, zara.com; Shoes, £245, russelland bromley.co.uk Be office-ready with a chambray shirt that tucks easily into tailored trousers — or a pencil skirt — for a smart look.

You CAN wear denim to work! Shirt, £28, river island.com; Trousers, £39.99, zara.com; Shoes, £245, russelland bromley.co.uk Be office-ready with a chambray shirt that tucks easily into tailored trousers — or a pencil skirt — for a smart look.

Treat yourself to a versatile jacket: Jacket, £25.99 and dress, £39.99, zara.com Ditch leather for a denim jacket. This staple works with everything from pretty floral prints to simple sand-coloured linen.

Treat yourself to a versatile jacket: Jacket, £25.99 and dress, £39.99, zara.com Ditch leather for a denim jacket. This staple works with everything from pretty floral prints to simple sand-coloured linen.

Give white a go: Blouse, £50, frenchconnection.com; Jeans, £19.50, marksandspencer.com; Shoes, £265, atpatelier.com; Bag, £225, russellandbromley.co.uk Replace those faithful blue jeans with a pair in stylish white.

Give white a go: Blouse, £50, frenchconnection.com; Jeans, £19.50, marksandspencer.com; Shoes, £265, atpatelier.com; Bag, £225, russellandbromley.co.uk Replace those faithful blue jeans with a pair in stylish white.

Cool culottes: Culottes, £25.99, newlook.com; Shirt, £29.50, marksandspencer.com; Shoes, £29.99, zara.com; Necklace, £95, missoma.com Lightweight culottes are a flattering style to invest in for spring.

Cool culottes: Culottes, £25.99, newlook.com; Shirt, £29.50, marksandspencer.com; Shoes, £29.99, zara.com; Necklace, £95, missoma.com Lightweight culottes are a flattering style to invest in for spring.

Best foot forward: Shoes, £39.50, marksand spencer.com Dress, £29.99, zara.com It’s not just clothing, denim accessories are big news, too. We love these denim sandals.

Best foot forward: Shoes, £39.50, marksand spencer.com Dress, £29.99, zara.com It’s not just clothing, denim accessories are big news, too. We love these denim sandals.

Ditch those skinnies! A pair of elegant wide-leg trousers in a rich, dark denim are glamorous for a night out. Wear yours with sky-scraper heels and statement, shoulder-dusting earrings.

Ditch those skinnies! A pair of elegant wide-leg trousers in a rich, dark denim are glamorous for a night out. Wear yours with sky-scraper heels and statement, shoulder-dusting earrings.

Dress it up in a mini! Dress, £119, whistles.com; Bag, £400, atpatelier.com Branch out with a denim dress but keep it loose-fitting and wear with simple flat shoes or trainers

Dress it up in a mini! Dress, £119, whistles.com; Bag, £400, atpatelier.com Branch out with a denim dress but keep it loose-fitting and wear with simple flat shoes or trainers

Flared hero! Top, £69 mintvelvet.co.uk; Jeans, £69, uterque.com; Shoes £129, mintvelvet.co.uk Bag, £310, atpatelier.com A high-waist will accentuate an hourglass figure and trim thighs.

Flared hero! Top, £69 mintvelvet.co.uk; Jeans, £69, uterque.com; Shoes £129, mintvelvet.co.uk Bag, £310, atpatelier.com A high-waist will accentuate an hourglass figure and trim thighs.