What shirt should I wear with jeans?

A shirt and jeans are two essential wardrobe pieces. Combined, they offer endless styling possibilities, from casual to sophisticated. It's all about choosing the right fabrics, colors, and proportions. Here are our tips for mastering this timeless combination.

The essential classics

• The white shirt : whether flowing or structured, it's the perfect partner for all jeans. Worn with raw or black denim, it creates a chic and streamlined silhouette that transcends seasons without ever going out of style.

• The denim shirt : another great classic. It's ideally worn with jeans in a different shade to avoid a head-to-toe denim look. Light-wash jeans and a dark denim shirt (or vice versa) create balance and a modern feel.

Colors and patterns to favor

• Subtle shades such as sky blue, grey, beige or camel go easily with all cuts of jeans.

• Pastel shades : pale pink, sea green, lavender… perfect with light jeans for a fresh and contemporary look.

• Discreet patterns : micro-prints, fine stripes or subtle checks add a controlled casual touch.

Suitable materials

• Cotton : remains the most versatile material. Depending on its texture (smooth poplin, textured oxford), it provides either structure or flexibility to the garment.

• Linen or viscose : light and fluid, perfect for warm seasons or for a more relaxed, almost summery look.

• Silk : elegant and refined, it creates an interesting contrast with the rusticity of denim.

Style tips

• Tuck the shirt slightly into the jeans at the front to structure the silhouette while maintaining a relaxed look.

• Play on contrasts : light shirt on dark jeans or vice versa, or combine different textures (linen on denim, silk on cotton).

• Pay attention to the details : a thin belt, an elegant watch, a few discreet pieces of jewelry are enough to complete the look without weighing it down.

In conclusion

Pairing a shirt and jeans is a way of playing with the codes of chic and casual. A quality shirt—pristine white, light blue, subtly patterned, or denim—and well-fitting jeans create a timeless combination, suitable for any occasion.

At Bourrienne Paris X , we're reinventing the white shirt as an exceptional piece, equally at home with a suit or jeans. Proof that elegance lies above all in understated simplicity.