JEANS & A NICE TOP WITH AIMEE LOU WOOD
Style /
March 2022
Rework your favourite look, 5 ways.
Aimee Lou Wood, the BAFTA Award-winning star of cult Netflix comedy Sex Education, on 5 ways to wear fashion’s most enduring style pairing.
“What are you wearing tonight?” “Probably jeans and a nice top…”
This exchange has graced group chats since the Nokia 3310 reigned supreme. A favourite, a fail-safe, a customisable combination with endless possibilities, the look hit its peak in the ‘90s and ‘00s thanks to the empowering girl groups serving sartorial simplicity at its finest. Low-slung denim paired with a party top or baby tee and heavy lashings of lip gloss was the mainstay of every woman worth her salt in the ‘00s, and for 2022 the look is back and better than ever.
Embodying the ethos of ‘Buy Better, Wear Longer’, the beauty of this classic pairing is building a capsule wardrobe around your favourite pair of Levi’s® jeans. Whether you go for a cropped cotton T-shirt or a silk spaghetti strapped cami, your choice of top hits rotation depending on your changing mood and whatever the moment asks for.
Here to show the versatility of the enduring style is Aimee Lou Wood, BAFTA Award winner and star of cult Netflix hit Sex Education - and no stranger to a wardrobe brimming with nostalgia. With her '70s movie star curls and a uniform of high waisted flared trousers and pinstriped blazers, Aimee’s on-screen style was an effortless blend of ‘70s-meets-’90s cool. So it’s not hard to see why the actress feels at home in another throwback style pairing that’s been a hit since the early 00s: “The ultimate. A classic. Can’t go wrong,” she says. “Jeans and a nice top: they’re famous for a reason.”
“If my mum taught me one thing, it’s that you need jeans and a nice top - and that’s basically it.” See how Aimee styles her go-to Levi’s® denim, no matter the occasion.
“If my mum taught me one thing, it’s that you need jeans and a nice top - and that’s basically it.”
You Better Work
Pulling out the Norma Sweater Cardigan and Bralette co-ord in the shade Iced Coffee, she creates a thoroughly ‘90s pairing with the iconic 501® 90’s jeans in Firestarter black. Throwing on the matching ‘90s Trucker Jacket and a pair of LS1 kicks made from sustainable cottonised hemp, she’s ready for whatever the day throws at her. “Double denim? I’m not afraid of it.”
Mic Drop
After a hard day’s work? “Karaoke is on the cards,” Aimee says. “You know, it’s a night out, but I don’t want to look like I’m taking myself too seriously - even though I will be…” It’s a sweater vest kind of style up for a night in the karaoke booth, with the Shelly Sweater Vest layered over the cotton Classic Fit Tee teamed with a pair of cult favourite Ribcage Straight Ankle in bleached-wash shade Ojai Shore.
It’s all about being a layer player here: once the night gets going (and you’ve belted out a crowd-pleaser or two) simply take the T-shirt off and you’ve got a souped-up ‘70s look. Two looks in one? “Classique!”
Girls on Film
Aimee’s throwing it back to the ‘90s for a midday trip to the movies. Comfort is key here: who wants to feel restricted when getting lost in the silver screen? Choosing the cropped Audrey Cozy Cardigan - spring-fresh with its lime green hue and flower power print - and the 501® 90’s jeans in mid-blue shade Drew Me In, the look calls for little else but a pair of chunky platform sandals. Done and done!
Easy Like Sunday Morning
The weekend brings a more low-key take on the look, and Aimee pays homage to a classic British rom-com, for an easy end-of-week style. “It’s brunch with the pals. I’m thinking rom-com vibes – Notting Hill. You know, Sunday in London.” Enter: the lime green Rey Smocked Blouse, all puff sleeves and ruched detailing. Worn with a pair of 501® 90’s in true blue hue Mad Love, it’s a feminine get-up that just shouts spring.
Picnic Perfection
For a leisurely picnic on a sun-soaked spring day, the retro revival is calling. Maximising comfort without compromising on cool, Aimee’s reaching for the fitted Cropped Jordie Tee paired with the fail-safe flared ‘70s High Straight Jeans. To top off the look? The Tahoe Refresh Sandals, perfect for whipping around the park for a game of rounders of two…
And there you have it: from noon ‘til night, 5 ways to wear jeans and a nice top, a perennial classic, as styled by Aimee. Shop all of Aimee’s looks at Levi.com, via the Levi’s® 247 App.
