The Anti-Skinny Jean Trend People in Paris and New York Are Favoring For Fall

What's old is new again, right? With 2000s bohemia reviving itself, it shouldn't be all that surprising to see bootcut jeans return to the forefront. Chloé paired the denim lace-trimmed tanks and long pendants on its fall runway, which is the general styling direction we're expecting fashion people to follow in the wild this season. Valentino and Ulla Johnson likewise featured the throwback denim on their fall 2025 runways, signaling the beginning of their return to style.

But it wasn't until we began to see fashion people actually adopt the jeans into their wardrobes that the trend went from theoretical to tangible. Now, I'm spotting the chicest people in New York and Paris starting to pull out bootcut jeans again, and I'm officially declaring the nostalgic style back from the dead. Jennifer Lawrence wore a pair of low-rise bootcut jeans from insider label Still Here on a stroll through downtown Manhattan. Elsa Hosk reached for an inkly pair with a cinch-waist leather jacket. And It girls in Paris, London, and Copenhagen are likewise styling the denim trend in fresh ways for fall 2025.

We last saw bootcut jeans having their true heyday during the '90s, amid the low-rise-jean phase, but they've gotten an update since the iconic decade. From more relaxed iterations of the trend to slightly more streamlined silhouettes, the latest takes on the look are proving that the old-school style is a major denim player in 2025. Just ahead, see how my favorite It girls are styling bootcut jeans outfits this season and shop my picks throughout.

On Jennifer Lawrence: Still Here Tomorrow Jeans ($265); Aesther Ekme Cabas Suede Tote Bag ($930); The Row shoes; Oliver Peoples sunglasses

Even Jennifer Lawrence, normally a fan of loose and wide-leg denim, was recently spotted sporting a pair of bootcut jeans, a strong indication that the denim is coming back in favor. Her easygoing take with a simple white tee and ballet flats is a delightfully approachable way to reintroduce the jeans back into your outfit rotation.

For longer hems, heels are more than just an aesthetic choice, as they create the illusion of longer legs and save you from a hem job.

On the fall 2025 runway, Chloé showed a number of looks featured bootcut jeans with—gasp—ballet flats. It was a mid-2000s fever dream, especially with the addition of the brand's reissued Paddington Bag. It girls of era will be all over this specific combo.

With the suede revival in full swing, now's the time to style them with your favorite pair of bootcut jeans. Wear a suede chore coat or suede ankle boots for a flawless combination of subtle '70s references.

More runway approval came from Valentino where the jeans got a dressier spin styled with a floral corset top.

Flip-flops have been everywhere this year, and they give these slouchy jeans an effortless, lived-in feel.

Yes, Canadian tuxedos will always be cool. For Ulla Johnson, that include a pair of well-tailored bootcut jeans.

Here's a classic take on denim that's worth repeating: a straight-cut leather jacket with dark-wash bootcut jeans. Timeless and always chic.

Admittedly, I was dubious about the return of cropped denim, but outfits like this have convinced me otherwise. Pairing it with cool heeled ankle boots gives this look a subtle downtown edge.

In my head, this is the perfect winter outfit, and no one can tell me otherwise. All of the elements are minimalistic, effortless, and likely easy to re-create with the staples you already own.