hen it comes to the fundamentals of style, there are a few basic staples that every woman should have in her sartorial rotation: crisp white T-shirts, a sharp blazer and a classic little black dress. Perhaps the most important essential, though? Jeans.

Whether stonewashed, white or classic indigo – flared, skinny or cropped – a good pair of jeans makes for the perfect foundation of any great wardrobe. Even more so if they’re black. Versatile and flattering, from workday to weekend, boardroom to brunch, throwing on a pair of black jeans – however simple it may seem – provides the building blocks for a seriously stylish look. Read on for our pick of the best black jeans for women.

16Arlington feather trim jeans

16Arlington has upped the ante by giving these black jeans its signature feather-trimmed treatment. Cropped short and cut for a slim fit, these jeans are given a subtle kick-flare silhouette thanks to the addition of their plumed embellishment. Dress them up with a pair of heeled sandals for an all-out party-ready look.

16Arlington feather trim jeans, £395, brownsfashion.com

Acne Studios wide-leg jeans

The stylish Swedes at Acne Studios have worked their sartorial magic on this pair of black jeans. Crafted from sturdy denim, with a high-waisted silhouette and a wide-leg fit, this flattering, versatile style is comprised of organic cotton. Wear with a simple white T-shirt and some box-fresh white…