I Live in Chic Jeans-and-Flats Outfits—24 Standout Picks I'm Eyeing From Nordstrom
Perfect pairings for spring 2026 and beyond.
With the arrival of spring comes the primetime for me to wear my favorite jeans-and-flats outfits. Honestly, I practically live in the reliable combo no matter the year since the duo never goes out of style. I just add some combination of a T-shirt, sweater, button-down shirt, or some cool jacket and I'm good to go. This season, I hit up Nordstrom, one of my favorite retailers, to check out what standout jeans or flats are available to refresh my current collection.
Below, I share a handpicked list of jeans and flats that caught my eye while scrolling the Nordstrom site. Each are guaranteed to come together to create the ultimate spring 2026 outfit with the help of some equally chic tops and outerwear. You'll find a mix of classic yet trendy denim and flat shoe styles like barrel silhouettes, straight legs, bootcut, and cuffed picks alongside sleek loafers, V-cut, woven, jelly, and other ballet options. Keep scrolling to shop 24 chic jeans and flats worthy of your immediate attention.
Shop Chic Jeans and Flats Pairings From Nordstrom
Ruched loafers have the fashions set's attention.
Cuffed jeans are a personal favorite.
V-cut flats are having a moment.
Bootcut jeans are back in the spotlight.
Controversial jelly flats are back on the scene.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.