We Found 21 Fresh Ways to Wear Wide-Leg Jeans—You're Welcome

The next big non–skinny jeans trend is here, and it couldn't be chicer. While skinny jeans will truly never die, nor do we want them to, we've spotted several emerging denim trends that are pretty much the antithesis of skinnies. We've already mentioned how flares and loose jeans are on the rise, and we're adding another of these non-skinny styles to the top of our lists: high-rise wide-leg jeans. They rank among some of the best jeans for women and are the perfect complement to any outfit. 

These are full-length jeans with a trouser-like wide leg and a high rise. We know that wide-leg jeans can be intimidating if you're not used to wearing them already, which is why the high-rise style is crucial here. It hugs you in all the right places and creates some nice dimensions for the overall silhouette. One standout pair defining the trend is the Citizens of Humanity Annina Jeans, a Who What Wear editor favorite.

To highlight this chic new denim trend, we rounded up the freshest wide-leg-jeans outfits that fashion people are wearing now and included our favorite pairs to try out. 

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Wear your wide jeans with a cool trench and fun mules. 

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Match the wide silhouette with a chunky knit sweater.

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Kitten heels play so well with the wide shape of these jeans.

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Fashion people are all about wearing the denim style with this revealing top trend.

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You can't go wrong with an easy tee and white sneakers.

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Elevate your jeans-and-blazer combo when you opt for a pair of wide-leg jeans.

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The perfect base for all your pretty statement tops.

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We love a good Canadian tux—just add a tank and sneakers.

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Wide jeans are polished and sophisticated with a button-down shirt.

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This head-to-toe baggy look proves that you don't need to wear anything fitted or tight to still look put-together.

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Thanks to their trouser-like shape, these are easily dressed up with more elevated pieces like a silk top and heels.

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Wear a long wool coat over the jeans for a cool, relaxed look this winter.

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A pair of white wide-leg jeans can (and should) be a staple in your wardrobe.

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Sometimes, the simplest formulas work best. Try a padded-shoulder tee with wide-leg denim.

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You can never go wrong by pairing these jeans with a great blazer and classic sneakers.

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Blue jeans and a white tee are the perfect base for a statement bag.

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Copy this casual outfit for your weekend errands by tucking in a boxy tee and throwing a trench coat on top.

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Tuck a baggy sweater into roomy denim to give your waist some definition.

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Loosely tuck a bold knit into more tailored, loose-fitting jeans for an elevated look.

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A cropped cardigan is the perfect match to high-waisted wide-leg jeans.

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Dress up the denim with a pretty puff-sleeve blouse and heeled sandals.

This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated. 

Editor

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.