Given how wildly popular they were a few years ago, if I had to guess, I'd say that you probably still have a few pairs of mom jeans in your closet. In case you need a reminder, mom jeans are high-waisted, straight-leg jeans that are wide in the hip area and usually a bit cropped. Think Levi's Wedgie Jeans, one of the mom-jean styles that have stood the test of time.
So why bring mom jeans up now when we honestly kind of forgot about them? Simply put, Emily Ratajkowski. She was out walking in Manhattan earlier this week in an outfit that made mom jeans look very cool once again. She paired them with a knit crop top and suede coat and accessorized with a simple leather belt, gold hoops, and affordable Vans sneakers with white crew socks. Scroll to see the look for yourself, and shop mom jeans that are also still cool in 2022.
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Next up, get to know 2022's biggest denim trends.
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See You in the Fall, Skinny Jeans—This Trend Is So Much Better For Summer With FlatsCasual, chic, and comfortable all in one.
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If a NYC Fashion Person Were Scrolling Through Amazon, They'd Buy These 27 BasicsOnly the best of the best.
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Of Course, 2025's Cali Summer Uniform Involves This Timeless Denim TrendCan you take any guesses?
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Red Who? Sorry, But Cool Fashion People Are Only Interested in Wearing Jeans With *This* Sneaker ColorIt's the new red (and yellow, green, and silver).
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Believe It or Not, This Is the It-Girl Shorts Trend of Summer 2025Confirmed by Emily Ratajkowski and Hailey Bieber.
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I Found It: The Only Denim Trend That Makes Flip-Flops Look Sophisticated Instead of CheapIn Kendall Jenner we trust.
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This Summer Denim Trend Is the Opposite of Skinny Jeans, and I'm Seeing It EverywhereYour outfits will look chic with this silhouette.
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Olivia Munn Just Wore the Only Denim Trend That Could Disrupt Skinny Jeans' ResurgenceElegance personified.
