Fashion People With Good Taste Are Obsessed With These Trendy Denim Styles for Fall 2025


I don't know anyone in my current fashion circle that isn't obsessed with denim right now, myself included, especially for fall 2025. There's no denying that the current selection online is incredibly chic with a comprehensive range of trendy denim styles that are on the must-have lists for many fashion people this fall. I spent some time shopping sites like Nordstrom, J.Crew, Abercrombie, Madewell, and Gap to curate a tight list of the standout denim trends at the moment.
Below, you'll find four jeans trends that are top-of-mind for the new season, including barrel jeans, dark-wash jeans, relaxed jeans, and cuffed jeans. I included an outfit for each style to get you inspired as you plan out your upcoming denim outfit rotations. You're welcome.
Relaxed Jeans
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Gap's Ultrsoft collection is a favorite.
Dark-Wash Jeans
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This chic trench coat is a worthy investment.
Madewell belts are also not to be missed.
A perfect mix of the relaxed and dark-wash denim trends.
Classic black ballet flats.
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How chic are these J.Crew jeans?
Agolde jeans are an editor favorite.
Barrel Jeans
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I'm obsessed with these Gap jeans.
Cow-print shoes are trending.
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Free People barrel jeans are viral for a reason.
These Abercrombie jeans come in many great washes.
Old Navy denim is affordable and on-trend.
Cuffed Jeans
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This cardigan is giving French vibes.
J.Crew belts are always an instant closet staple.
Yet another stellar pair of Madewell jeans.
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The fit of these cuffed jeans make them a personal favorite.

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.
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