Baggy Denim Is the Trend That Keeps on Giving—7 Ways Insiders Are Styling It

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On the list of ubiquitous trends this year, you might as well place baggy denim at the very top. While three-piece suits and cargo pants certainly have their respective spots on the list of most talked-about trends, baggy denim has arguably trumped them all. With a little help from the current wave of '90s nostalgia and the widespread embrace of low-key dressing, loose cuts have become so pervasive it's almost impossible not to spot them everywhere you turn—which is usually a good clue it's at least worth trying for yourself.

Whether you're faithful to all things baggy or simply in the mood to try out an insider favorite, consider this your guide to mastering the trend. From outfits made up of basics to more experimental takes, I've assembled seven ways to showcase fashion's most beloved staple of 2024. Keep scrolling to see them all.

a woman's outfit with baggy jeans styled with a white ruffle halter crop top, green heels, and silver hoop earrings

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A ruffled top is the perfect match for slouchy jeans. I'll be wearing this look on repeat throughout summer.

a woman's outfit with baggy jeans styled with black loafers, a black blazer, tank, belt, and printed black and white scarf

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Few things pair as beautifully as baggy jeans and an equally baggy blazer. The addition of a graphic neck scarf really adds a wow factor that feels effortless.

a woman's outfit with baggy jeans styled with a black keyhole top and silver hoop earrings

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If you believe in freeing the midsection, may I suggest these trendy low-rise jeans and a keyhole micro cardigan? Cool coat optional.

a woman's outfit with baggy jeans styled with a tan loose jacket, fitted crop top, sneakers, and tinted sunglasses

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The key to a successful outfit is to think carefully about proportions. The elements here are relatively simple, but it works because of the contrast between the fitted cropped top, the long baggy jeans, and the loose zippered jacket.

a woman's outfit with baggy jeans styled with black loafers, socks, striped sweater, and a striped hat

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a woman's outfit with baggy jeans styled with cap toe ballet flats, a white t-shirt, black belt, black blazer, and black crossbody chanel bag

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Take a page from your favorite French person's playbook and style your jeans with a boxy blazer and Chanel-inspired cap-toe ballet flats.

a woman's outfit with baggy jeans styled with a white turtleneck top and denim jacket and denim shoulder bag

(Image credit: @_sierramayhew)

Denim on denim never looked so good. Don't be afraid to wear the so-called Canadian tuxedo anytime, anywhere.

This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Indya Brown
Fashion Market Editor

Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter where she started working at Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her work at Who What Wear, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times.

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