This Denim Trend Can Make You Look a Decade Younger
Let's get one thing clear: There's no hard and fast rule when it comes to "dressing for your age"—you'll always look your best wearing whichever clothes you feel good in. In case you needed a refresher in style that knows no age, may I refer you to the wickedly stylish Maye Musk? But if you do find yourself looking for pieces that contribute to a younger-looking appearance, we've found a few surefire fashion items that will serve as a sartorial fountain of youth.
We spoke with celebrity stylist Anita Patrickson, who shared the one denim trend that's sure to freshen things up and keep anyone looking their best. "If I had to pick one fab denim trend that everyone can pull off it's the high-waisted, wide or straight leg," Patrickson told Who What Wear. "Cropped has been a huge trend during the summer, but as we move into fall, we'll be seeing the longer, more covered cousin making an appearance. I think it's about finding the fit for you—if you opt for something figure-hugging (that usually feels a little younger) or a looser more relaxed fit (tends to work better on the trendier set)."
Ready to embrace the high-waisted, cropped flare trend? Go on to get inspired by how women of every age are wearing the style and then shop our denim edit.
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Available in sizes 24 to 31.
Now your denim collection is optimized to make you look like you could live forever.
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.
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