Chic Women in Their 50s Know That This Specific Trainer Trend Looks Best With Cropped Jeans
It’s getting too cold for linen trousers and sandals, but luckily, stylish over-50s are already wearing the jeans-and-trainers combo I'll be copying this autumn.
It can’t just be me that’s over summer and very ready for autumn? I mean, after what’s felt like a never-ending heatwave that’s forced me to live in just my plain black linen trousers and sandals, I, for one, cannot wait for the chance to be a little more experimental with my outfits. My first port of call? Getting my heavier denim out, of course, and recently, I’ve noticed one particular jeans style being paired with a cool trainer trend that I cannot wait to try out. And if you know anything about my own personal style, then it will come as no surprise that I was inspired to try out this chic formula by the stylish over-50s.
Nicole Kidman attends the 2026 US Tennis Open with her daughter Faith Margaret Kidman in New York.
Spotted earlier this month at the US Open tennis championship, Nicole Kidman wore a pair of cropped jeans with white-and-black trainers, finishing off the look with a smart button-down shirt and suede bag to dress this combo up. This outfit formula has inspired both my off-duty and office wardrobe for the upcoming autumn season. It’s easy to throw on, comfortable and not to mention exceptionally easy to dress up or down, depending on your top and accessories choices. But the best part? This cool combo can be worn in any denim wash and trainer colour of your liking. Me personally? I’ll be taking a cue from Nicole Kidman and styling my classic blue cropped jeans with two-tone trainers for casual days out with friends, but switch these up for a darker denim wash and plain black minimal trainers for the office. The styling possibilities are truly endless.
So if you too are ready to pack away your summer separates to make room for something just a little more autumn-appropriate, keep scrolling to shop the best cropped jeans and white and black trainers to get Nicole’s look at home. Happy shopping!
Shop Cropped Jeans and Two-Tone Trainers
H&M has some of the best denim on the high street.
Adidas Sambas are iconic for very good reason.
This darker denim wash is perfect for the office.
M&S trainers are exceptionally comfortable.
Petite dressers will love this ultra-cropped pair.
The Mexico 66 trainers are a fashion-person favourite.
The perfect everyday jeans.
I'll never say no to a chunkier trainer silhouette.
Barrel-leg jeans are an easy way to add interest to an autumn outfit.
Simple, chic and so easy to style.
Barbour doesn't only make great outerwear.
I own these and wear them all the time.
