Everyone With Good Taste Is Swapping Their Blue Jeans for This Other Classic Shade Right Now
Simple yet chic, there's a reason why black denim is always in style. Scroll on to see the black-jeans outfits some of the most stylish people on my grid are wearing right now.
Lauren Cunningham
When we talk about classic jeans, blue pairs often spring to mind, but I think black jeans are just as timeless, even if they don’t receive the same airtime as their vintage-wash counterparts. I always feel more pulled together and polished in black jeans, which I’d argue also transition from day to night more seamlessly due to their darker base colour.
Still, just like any outfit, black-jeans outfits can become repetitive if you let them. So in an attempt to stop them from becoming stale and tired, I’ve gone on the hunt for black-jeans outfits that are classic and chic and won’t let you down no matter where you’re going. Handily, there was a plethora of stylish looks to choose from, and my favourites are showcased below.
Whether you’re looking for new ways to freshen your style for winter or simply want some wardrobe inspiration, continue on to fill up on black-jeans-outfit ideas.
7 Chic Black Jeans Outfits to Take Inspo From:
1. Black Jeans + Red Jacket
Style Notes: Marilyn Nwawulor-Kazemaks is one of the chicest women on the internet, and this black jeans look is a great example of why—and a strong reminder than red and black work particularly well together.
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2. Black Jeans + Trench Coat
Style Notes: We don't need to remind you of the endless versatility of a trusty trench coat, but Brittany Bathgate makes a good case for wearing one with black jeans. Shrug on a fine-knit jumper and you've got a polished outfit with minimal effort.
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3. Black Jeans + Sweatshirt
Style Notes: The beauty of black jeans is that they can just as easily be dressed up as they can down. Monikh Dale expertly styles her wide-leg denim for the weekend with a comfy washed sweatshirt and statement belt, and it's certainly chic.
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4. Black Jeans + Blazer
Style Notes: Not all office environments allow us to wear jeans, but black styles are often more likely to get a green light. One elevated styling solution? Follow Franny Fyne's lead and add a blazer and pointed-toe slingbacks.
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5. Black Jeans + Wool Coat
Style Notes: Coat season has finally come back around and Loïcka Grâce's warming wool style is chic enough to make us forget about the cold (for a minute, at least). To channel the look, opt for a deep brown on olive shade layered over a simple white T-shirt.
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6. Black Jeans + Leather Jacket
Style Notes: For a more laidback black jeans look, it's time to turn to a lived-in leather jacket—oversized, of course, to channel Lucy Williams' style. All that's left to add is a soft cotton shirt, ballet pumps and a more attention-grabbing studded belt. Simple.
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7. Black Jeans + Cosy Knit
Style Notes: Just like Anouk Yve, we expect to be relying on cosy jumpers for the forseeable. Oversized styles in monochrome palettes add to the timelessness of this look, while the trending ballet flats add fashion-forward touch.
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This story was published at an earlier time and has since been updated.

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s Deputy Editor and has over fourteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and authoritative content for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, talent interviews self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their search and keyword planning, works closely with the fashion and beauty team on strategy and continues to pen many of her own articles. Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine's contributed to publications including Grazia, InStyle Marie Claire, Elle and Look, amongst others.
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