Sorry, Barrel Jeans—I Am Forever Loyal to This Classic, Effortless Denim Style

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Collage of style influencers Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks and Marina Torres wearing chic winter straight-leg jeans outfits.

(Image credit: @nlmarilyn; @marina_torres)

I'm sure I'm not alone in this, but I can't scroll through Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, or even Who What Wear without seeing barrel jeans. I totally get it. They have a cool fit and silhouette and give any outfit a modern touch. That being said, I will never give up my favorite denim style: straight-leg jeans. They are classic and look great with just about any styling. Not to mention, they often have a '90s feel, which is right up my alley.

With winter in full swing, I rounded up some straight-leg-denim outfits that I plan to re-create this season from some of my favorite fashion follows across the globe. Each is impeccably styled with elevated basics, including standout sweaters and chic outerwear. Keep scrolling to check out and shop five winter-ready looks that do the effortless denim style justice.

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Scandinavian creative Clara Dyrhauge poses on the streets looking at her phone wearing a gray crewneck sweater, a long black coat, a brown shoulder bag, dark-wash straight-leg jeans, and black kitten-heel boots.

(Image credit: @claradyrhauge)

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British fashion influencer Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks sitting at a cafe in Paris wearing tort sunglasses, a brown turtleneck sweater, a straight-leg jeans, socks, and brown suede Gucci loafers.

(Image credit: @nlmarilyn;)

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British influencer Jessica Skye sits at a cafe in Cornwall wearing black cay eye sunglasses, chunky hoop earrings, a cream cable knit sweater, tan barn coat, Khaite studded belt, and straight-leg jeans.

(Image credit: @_jessicaskye)

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Fashion influencer Marina Torres poses on a sidewalk wearing a headband, chunky two-tone earrings, Freya black shoulder bag, gray belted cardigan sweater, straight-leg jeans, and black boots.

(Image credit: @marina_torres)

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British influencer Marianne Smyth poses for a mirror selfie wearing Wayfarer sunglasses, a gray T-shirt, black leather bag, straight-leg jeans, and chunky black boots.

(Image credit: @smythsisters)

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Jennifer Camp Forbes
Jennifer Camp Forbes
Senior Shopping Editor

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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