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If you want to instantly elevate your barrel jeans from “I’m running errands” to “I’m running the meeting,” a pointed-toe slingback is your secret weapon. Most women are afraid the volume of a horseshoe leg will make them look “stumpy,” but the sharp, elongated line of a pointed toe fixes that immediately.

Style Note:: Because the jeans curve out and then taper back in at the ankle, the pointed toe acts as an exclamation point. It draws the eye down and creates a continuous, leg-lengthening line that balances the heavy denim fabric. Look for a kitten heel. You get the “lift” needed to keep your hems from dragging, but you can actually chase a toddler in them. It’s the ultimate “power move” for a casual outfit.

2. The “Princess Di” Off-Duty: Suede Slimline Trainers

We all love our chunky “Dad sneakers,” but when it comes to barrel jeans, less is definitely more. To nail that “I just threw this on and look incredible” vibe, you want a slimline suede trainer. Think Adidas Sambas or Gazelles.