The Non-Skinny-Jean Trend the Chicest People Will Wear in the 2020s
While skinny jeans will never actually be out of style, there is a range of fresh, non-skinny silhouettes that continue to rise in popularity. Yep, we’re talking about styles like flared denim but also a recent favorite in the fashion-and-celeb world: full-length denim. This cut has a straight fit, typically comes in a lighter wash, and bunches just slightly on top of the shoes. You may remember Hailey Bieber’s ensemble featuring the Khaite full-length jeans.
Sure, this silhouette is a far cry from the cropped skinny and straight-leg jeans that we’ve been wearing over the last few seasons, but this is one denim style that will add a fashion-forward spin to any outfit in the 2020s. We bet the chicest people out there will give these jeans a whirl with pointed ankle boots now or low-heel strappy sandals when the temperatures start to warm up. To highlight this must-try denim trend further, we rounded up how fashion people are wearing full-length jeans now and how they turned up on the runways. Keep scrolling for more and to shop a few pairs as well.
Style Tip: Tucking a cardigan into full-length jeans like Hailey Bieber did feels so right-now.
Style Tip: Embrace the modern yet classic vibe with denim on denim and a white cropped tee.
Style Tip: A pair of pointed stilettos feels unexpected with light-wash jeans, a graphic tee, and a moto jacket.
Style Tip: Chunky black boots bring a cool spin to Katie Holmes’s denim-and-overcoat outfit here.
Style Tip: Bring instant polish to light-wash jeans with an elegant blazer and sleek turtleneck.
Style Tip: Try strappy sandals with full-length jeans mixed with a cropped jacket and a blouse come spring.
Style Tip: While this denim look would work for your off-duty life, it could also fit into your casual 9-to-5 life with a sophisticated jacket and white booties.
Style Tip: Denim on denim is always chic—especially with retro sneakers.
Style Tip: Colorful shoes will pop flawlessly against light-wash jeans.
Style Tip: Go for the layered look with light-wash jeans, a coordinating denim jacket, and a trench coat.
Style Tip: Into slightly darker jeans? Try a full-length style with a leather jacket and black boots for a cool vibe.
Celine showcased a range of full-length denim, including this slightly flared silhouette.
Distressed jeans brought an extra amount of edge to this preppy look at Brandon Maxwell’s show.
Slightly baggier full-length jeans felt so of-the-moment incorporated into this sophisticated look at Michael Kors.
There are so many things right about this look at Paul & Joe, including the socks and sandals, modern blazer, and full-length jeans.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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