It’s hard not to be a jeans-and-tee girl.

But you’re taking that “nothing comes between me and my Calvins” thing a bit too seriously.

It may be difficult to retire the uniform, but you can do it. Just ask Alex Gaines, one of the minds behind the successful Paper Denim & Cloth. Her new namesake collection takes a fresh approach to comfort and style: simple, classic pieces that skip the froufrou jazzy appliques and sequins — meaning they’re likely to last you well beyond the season.

Standouts include summer-weight cashmere and silk sweaters with geometric-patterned trim and a flutter-sleeve silk dress, which looks as cute over pants as it does dressed up with stilettos.

Or, yes. It’ll look great with your favorite jeans, too.

Available at P.45, 1643 North Damen Avenue, between North and Wabansia Avenues (773-862-4523).