Taking Notes: These Are the Top Denim Trends of the Moment
Worn off duty on the weekend or even to the office with a cool pair of heels, jeans are an essential wardrobe staple. But these days, skinny jeans aren’t the only silhouette stocked in our closets. So if you’ve wondering about the latest denim styles to try, we’ve got you covered.
Lately, there’s been a resurgence of vintage-inspired denim. We’re seeing fashion girls wearing everything from cropped flares to straight-leg styles cut from rigid denim—perhaps an answer to the endless search for the perfect pair of vintage Levi’s. Another big trend are the reworked waistband jeans ushered in by Vetements. Popular among street style fans, they put a focus on the waist. Want to see the other jean styles to invest in now?
Keep reading to find out the six big denim trends we’re seeing everywhere this season. Then, shop our favorite styles.
STRAIGHT LEG
Perhaps making the biggest comeback right now are vintage-inspired jeans with straight-leg cuts and rigid denim.
Swap out your standard blue jeans for a black pair.
These hit the ankle at the perfect point.
These high-rise jeans have a vintage-inspired cut.
REWORKED WAISTBAND
Put the focus on your waist with the reworked styles we've seen everywhere. Vetements may have started it all, but now there are more affordable versions as well.
Try the reworked waistband trend with this affordable style.
Pair yours with black pumps.
SLIT HEM
Slit-hem jeans really let your footwear shine, and they allow you to wear ankle-strap shoes with skinny jeans. Win.
Perfect for wearing with ankle-strap heels.
We love this white pair for summer.
Wear yours with sneakers or slides.
CROPPED FLARES
This tricky style is one of the most popular this season. The key to styling them is choosing the right footwear—you can't go wrong with crocodile slides or pointed mules.
Fashion girls love Italian brand Attico.
Pair yours with everything from sandals to sneakers.
EXTREME FLARES
When we're talking about extreme flares, we mean extreme. These statement-making jeans are a favorite of street style stars.
Make a real statement with these super-flared jeans.
Finished with a frayed edge along the bottom hem.
EMBELLISHED JEANS
Have a little fun with your denim. This season, jeans have been given a little personality with everything from sequins to floral embroidery.
Keep the focus on your jeans with this sequined pair.
We love the floral details.
Next, read about the cool brands fashion girls love.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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