Cropped Flared Jeans Are Trending—This Elegant Shoe Trend Makes Them Look Chicest
Not ballet flats! Cropped flared jeans look chicest with this uncomplicated heels trend.
Despite the run of balmy days we've been enjoying, you'd still be hard-pressed to pry me away from my beloved jeans collection. It's my year-round wardrobe staple, and even during the height of summer, I'm reluctant to part with it entirely. Instead, I've found myself searching for the denim silhouettes that feel best suited to warmer weather. At the top of my list? Cropped flared jeans.
A timeless style that feels especially relevant right now, cropped flares struck me all over again this week when I spotted Jennifer Garner wearing hers with the chicest anti-flat shoe trend. Forgoing the Mary Janes and ballet flats I so often see paired with kick-flare jeans, Jennifer elevated her outfit with a sleek pair of pointed-toe heels.
Whilst the cropped hem can sometimes visually shorten the leg, a pointed-toe heel works to elongate the frame, creating a more balanced silhouette. At the same time, the refined shoe lends the casual denim a smarter, more polished finish that feels inherently elegant.
Beyond looking chic, cropped flares are also one of the most practical denim styles for summer. The subtle flare creates a little extra room around the ankle, allowing for better airflow than slimmer cuts, while the cropped length keeps hems off the ground—ideal on hot days when floor-skimming jeans can feel especially heavy.
Elegant and easy to wear, this is the denim-and-shoe pairing I'll be relying on for the rest of the season. Read on to discover my edit of the best cropped flared jeans and pointed-toe heels to shop now.
Shop Cropped Flared Jeans and Pointed Toe Heels:
These come in short, regular and long lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
The chocolate brown colour trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Style these with pointed-toe heels or dress them down with flats.
Every great wardrobe starts with a pair of slingback heels.
These also come in nine other shades.
The pointed-toe finish has a lengthening effect.
Wear these with the matching jacket or style with a simple tee.
These also come in four other colours.
The cropped finish makes these a smarter choice for high-summer styling.
The kitten heel finish ensures a comfortable stride.
