How Chic Women in 9 Different Cities Wear Skinny Jeans

There are certain items many of us call wardrobe essentials. In the denim realm, skinny jeans—despite their sometimes polarizing nature—take the cake thanks to their classic and enduring quality. We all may have a few go-to uniforms we turn to with our trusty skinnies, but some fresh ideas never hurt anyone, right? Instead of looking for inspiration simply in our neck of the woods, we decided to go global for the coolest ideas.
Because honestly, one swipe through Instagram and it's clear that women around the world are filled with forward ways to make skinny jeans feel effortlessly modern. Keep scrolling to check out how fashion girls style their favorite skinnies in cities from Maputo, Mozambique, to Paris, France. You'll also find plenty of shopping inspo below if your skinny jean offering could use that fall refresh as well.
Sydney, Australia
A slouchy blazer teamed with a crewneck sweater and black skinny jeans is polished yet laid-back. Incorporate a pair of white booties to enhance the look even more.
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Paris, France
You can never go wrong with pairing skinnies with timeless staples like a trench coat and black ankle boots.
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Maputo, Mozambique
Denim mixed with black skinny jeans is a fail-proof formula that just always works. While this fashion girl opted for heeled sandals, you could add any type of shoe silhouette—from sneakers to boots—into this fit.
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Oslo, Norway
Test out of of fall's biggest trends—leather separates—with your skinny jeans and booties for a forward off-duty vibe.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Keep it impossibly cool with a longline blazer mixed with skinny jeans and sneakers. Of-the-moment accessories like a belt bag and retro sunglasses finish off the look.
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Los Angeles, California
Embrace that easy California vibe by wearing light skinny jeans with a pretty blouse and playful accessories.
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London, England
Say hello the perfect autumn uniform—cropped skinny jeans, a tucked-in tee, slouchy blazer, and heels.
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Tokyo, Japan
A tan fuzzy coat looks flawless with light skinnies and white sneakers. Plus, it will keep you super cozy during the chillier months.
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Mexico City, Mexico
Test this It girl–approved outfit featuring a balloon-sleeve blouse, cropped jeans, and classic sling-backs for a casual workday or a night out.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
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