Casual & Feminine: How to Style Eyelet Tops with Jeans
There’s something about an eyelet top that instantly says spring. It’s light, breezy, and pretty- an easy, go-to piece that will elevate a casual jeans outfit and make you look feminine. Here’s how to style an eyelet top with jeans to look modern and chic.
Casual & Feminine: How to Style Eyelet Tops with Jeans
Why Eyelet Works for Casual Chic
Eyelet has built-in texture and detail that instantly makes an outfit more interesting. It’s one of those fabrics that looks like you made more of an effort than you actually did (don’t you love that?). Whether it’s in a crisp white, a soft pastel, or even a bold, clear spring color, eyelet makes an everyday jeans outfit feel just a little more special.
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How to Wear Eyelet Casually—But Stylishly with Jeans
1. Experiment with Jean Styles
You can wear an eyelet top with chinos, shorts, or even a denim shirt, but it always looks fabulous with relaxed, casual jeans. For example, a white or pastel eyelet top with a pair of faded straight-leg or cropped jeans is perfect in warm weather. If you prefer a different style of jeans or a different eyelet color, that’s fine too.
2. Balance Sweet with Structure
Eyelet tops are dainty and can seem a bit junior if they have a lot of ruffles or big puff sleeves. The solution is to either choose a more tailored top or balance out a soft, frilly eyelet top with the more structured style of jeans like a crisp straight leg or flare.
3. Keep the Accessories Simple
Let the beautiful texture of the eyelet speak for itself. Wear simple jewelry like clean gold hoops, an elegant watch, or a delicate pendant with your eyelet top and jeans. You want to enhance the look, not weigh it down or make it look too busy.
4. Layer Lightly
A soft denim jacket, linen blazer, or lightweight cardigan is great for layering. These add polish, but you still look friendly and approachable.
5. Try Unexpected Colors
Don’t feel like you have to stick to white eyelet. Navy, coral, and yellow eyelet tops can be just as versatile and add a little modern edge to a causal jeans look.
6. Go Monochrome for Polish
An all-white or all-beige outfit that includes an eyelet top or eyelet-trimmed pants can look very sophisticated. Raffia accessories or a pop of color in your shoes or earrings adds a pop of excitement and energy.
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How to Style a White Eyelet Shirt
A crisp, white eyelet shirt is a fantastic piece to have in your closet. It’s versatile because you can style it in a few different ways.
You can wear a white eyelet top tucked into jeans with a metallic gold or silver belt. You can also half-tuck your shirt—for example, a white eyelet shirt with a modern circular pattern worn with shorts. Or, wear an eyelet shirt untucked and open like a jacket over a white tee shirt, tank top, or camisole.
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Styling Stripes and Eyelet
The combo of Eyelet + stripes is classic with a twist and makes for a fabulous spring top to wear with white jeans. Make those jeans cropped with a raw edge, and things will get even more interesting. Classic meets edgy
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Styling a Peach Eyelet Shirt
Bright saturated colors are trending, even when it comes to eyelet tops! This bold peach shirt is a modern way to wear this traditional fabric. I’ve paired this bold eyelet shirt with this trendy high-rise, straight legs. Natural woven accessories like these beachy slides and this straw purse give this eyelet outfit a laid-back summer look.
Bright yellow eyelet tops are also very pretty in summer.
What to Wear Under an Eyelet Top?
If you’re not sure what to wear under an eyelet top, you have a few choices. Sometimes, all you need is a beige or nude bra that disappears into your skin, and the top suddenly isn’t see-through.
This usually works if the eyelet pinholes are fairly small. If the pinholes are medium-large, try a nude shapewear camisole, which I typically wear. You could also wear a camisole or tank top in a nude shade or the same color as the top. For example, check out a purple tank top with a purple eyelet shirt.
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You don’t see eyelets all year round; they are only seen in spring and summer. But this is what makes it so special and why you need to snap it up fast. So, here are some of the best eyelet tops and blouses right now.
Keep your eye on eyelet this spring. It’s a top trend that will make you look age-amazing in 2025!
Eyelet tops are proof that casual dressing doesn’t have to mean boring or basic. With just a few thoughtful pieces, you can create a jeans and eyelet top outfit that feels relaxed, refined, and pretty—perfect for everything from coffee runs to casual dinners on the patio.
Let me know in the comments if you wear eyelet tops with jeans. If so, send me a photo! I’d love to see it!
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I love eyelet. I found a tiny one in XS at Kohl, also in green, lined from Draper James if any petites need one. The eyelet ones from Loft are also pretty. I got the lilac and green ones in the mail from last week’s sale. The draper James one is green and white, almost with a print, and Loft green is solid and called clover. I love your red one and am off to check it out. Bonnie
Hi Bonnie,The red is my favorite too. I don’t think I have ever seen a red eyelet top before, and I adore that wrap style. That is one beautiful top. Your others sound great too! Thanks for dropping by! Cheers, Deb