By now, the mom jean has infiltrated the legs of the early fashion adopters in almost every neighborhood. Worn with a minimalist, cropped shirt and a cocoon coat, the mom jean is the foundation of the standard cool-girl daytime weekend look. But for all the reasons it's awesome, it is not obviously, traditionally sexy, which makes it a challenging item to wear when you're heading out for the night.But non-obviously sexy stuff is oftentimes the most alluring thing you can wear. To prove this point, we've found six outfits that feature mom jeans that look great paired with a cocktail (and not in a White-Zin-spritzer-at-Margaritaville sort of way).
The crop on these mom jeans let you show off a killer pair of ankle-strap platforms. Add a tucked-in silky blouse to the look and you're ready for a chic kiki.
A long, slim overcoat helps streamline your jeans. A cuff at the bottom is crucial for upgrading mom jeans.
A tucked-in muscle tee with a Western belt, paired with a pretty evening jacket, is effortlessly cool.
This look is the quintessential desk-to-bar outfit. The heels keep things classy, but the black top is all business. Throw on a bold lip color as soon as you clock out.
A blazer with some glitz paired with party heel might be too fancy for a typical night out, but paired with mom jeans, the balance is just right.
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