In a word, boyfriend jeans have slouch. They are inherently masculine with their shapeless, rectangular silhouette that loosely hangs off the hips, replicating the male form and its nonchalant attitude. The boxy look is chic though can be tricky to pull off, making boyfriend jeans more intimidating than they need to be. The secret? All it takes is a feminine touch to achieve balance, so give these elements a try:

1. Fur
   Touches of fur — or faux fur — soften any look without being too frilly. Fur also elevates an outfit, giving denim an instant upgrade in dressiness, fanciness and luxe. Pair your boyfriend jeans with a simple cashmere sweater and cropped fur jacket, shearling vest or — for a more subtle look — fur-collared coat. Fur adds texture so keep everything else — footwear, jewelry, makeup — pared down and streamlined so as to not look over the top.

2. Pussy bow blouse
   Nothing says girly like a statement bow. Enter the iconic pussy bow blouse, the perfect amount of feminine yin to balance the masculine boyfriend jean yang. Look for blouses in silk, satin, chiffon or lace, and don’t shy away from a statmeent print like feminine florals, sweetheart polka dots, ladylike roses or womanly leopard. Try a clean, wide cuff at the ankle to level-up the denim and add some sophistication.

3. Decorative outer layer
   Adding an interesting element that’s artistic, intricate or tactile softens and balances the masculine edge of boyfriend jeans with style and flair. Try an embellished jacket, embroidered coat or velvet kimono with simple white shirting as a base layer plus velvet smoking slippers for an extra touch of luxe. Accessorize with sparkly drop earrings for a touch more drama.

4. Kitten heels
   The most feminine shoe of all, pair a kitten heel with your boyfriend jeans to really amp up the femininity. From matte leather to patent leather to pony hair to metallic, anything goes when it comes to an accent shoe. If you go understated with a neutral heel and matte finish, consider stockings in a pop of color, texture or print to add some oomph. Otherwise, keep hosiery neutral the more attention-grabbing the kitten heel is, then finish with a statement lip in red or plum to elevate and polish the look further.

5. Statement belt
   Lean into the boyfriend jeans’ signature slouch with a low-slung statement belt. Try a leather croc-embossed, python or tooled belt for classic looks, or a silk sash, vintage scarf or menswear tie for something more fashion-forward and unexpected. Style with a sloppy cuff-roll at the ankle, then pair with classic loafers, a silk or satin camisole and tailored blazer to keep the masculine-feminine theme going.

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