As far as celebrities go, Olivia Wilde is one that we always look to for denim inspiration. She wears jeans a lot—even on the red carpet from time to time. Flared, straight-leg, baggy, skinny—you name it and she's worn it. But for a day out and about in Los Angeles earlier this week, Wilde wore a style that's new for her, and it's one that always comes back around: sailor jeans.
Sailor jeans are basically high-waisted jeans that are fitted at the top and wide-leg toward the bottom. They often have details such as patch pockets, double buttons, and trouser hems, and they can very easily be dressed up or down. Like skinny jeans, they often have stretch in the denim, so if that's what you love about skinny jeans but are ready for a change, perhaps Wilde's sailor jeans will inspire you to shop for a pair.
Scroll to see how Wilde styled hers (simply, with a cropped sweater-vest) and shop some of the best sailor jeans on the internet.
On Olivia Wilde: Yuhan Wang vest; Veronica Beard jeans; Saint Laurent bag
Shop the Best Sailor Jeans on the Internet
Next up: From baggy to bootcut, these are the best jeans in every category.
This post was previously published and has since been updated.
-
FYI: This Shirt Trend Makes Jeans Look So Much PrettierYes, pretty.
-
The New Rules of Summer Denim: No Rips, No Fray, No FussSee the full set of rules inside.
-
The Anti–Skinny Pants Trend Cool New Yorkers Are Quick to Ditch Their Blue Jeans ForBuh-bye.
-
Every Cool New Yorker Knows These Anti-Trend Flats Look Better With Jeans Than Boots and SneakersClassic and chic.
-
I Called the Cuffed Jeans Trend—7 Shoes Fashion People Are Wearing With the Chic Denim StyleStyle the jeans like a fashion person.
-
Stop the Search—We've Discovered the Cool Denim Trend Every Fashion Person Will Be Wearing Throughout 2025And 2026.
-
If The Row, Khaite, and Toteme Feel Too Expensive, Here Are 33 Pieces to Try InsteadBring on the luxe-looking outfits.
-
9 Top, Jeans, and Shoe Outfit Combos That Fashion People Will Be Wearing This SpringI plan to re-create these ASAP.
