This Jeans Trend Is Beloved by Every Single One of Our Editors From NY to L.A.

There are a few denim cuts that would be considered classic silhouettes at this point. Yes, straight-leg jeans and even skinny jeans could fall into this category. And when it comes to slightly trendier styles, there’s one key look that’s a front-runner right now. We’re talking about slouchy jeans. This relaxed denim trend is honestly a favorite of every single one of our editors from NYC to L.A.
These jeans are a go-to for our crew because they’re a more comfortable option with the looser fit, and the style also inherently brings a forward twist to any look. That ideal pair can also easily be dressed up with a blouse, blazer, and heels or down with a T-shirt and flat sandals. On that note, we rounded up a few outfit ideas below and also shopped out the best slouchy jeans. And yes, some of the silhouettes featured are actually staples in our editors’ wardrobes.
Loose jeans styled with a relaxed blazer and trend-forward accessories will give you quite a polished silhouette.
An oversize shirt tucked into high-waisted slouchy jeans is chic and no-fail.
Go for a playful vibe with a cute statement top or cardigan, those trusty jeans, and sneakers.
Embrace the layered look with an extra-long button-down shirt over a bandeau or tank and cool jeans.
You just can't go wrong with a T-shirt and jeans. The key to this look is going for those relaxed fits for a modern vibe.
Next, check out the best raw-hem jeans.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 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 retailers 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.
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