Denim
Feb 14, 2024

I'm in a Jeans Rut, But These 5 Styles Actually Have Me Excited

by Courtney Falsey

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@lindatol_

I wear jeans nearly everyday, so it makes sense that I've grown a little tired of my go-to pairs as of late. Typically, I stick to slim, vintage-leaning styles with a mid to high waist and a slight flare. Cropped or ankle-grazing jeans have been my jam for years, too, which has always meant a trip to the tailor immediately after purchase considering I'm 5'3 (5'3 1/2 on a good day). But, as the denim trend tides have changed, so have I.

These days, I can't get enough of wide leg jeans, and it's not hard to see why. Nearly every cool pair of denim that's come on the scene this year has revolved around a baggier silhouette, as your apt to discover below. While ankle-length styles are still current, I've been embracing the floor-grazing puddle jeans pretty much every fashion person with an Instagram has been wearing (good news for me, bad news for my tailor)...and honestly, its felt really good to switch it up.

To see the 5 denim styles I'm particularly excited about right now, keep scrolling. Your jean rut ends here.

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@by.regiina

I'm not quite sure how else to put it, but dark wash jeans just feel cool right now. They're also a little less casual in comparison to the lighter-hues we see so much of.

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@salome.mory

Ok, I know I made the case for wide leg jeans earlier, but slimmer, 90's inspired styles feel both effortless and refined. I especially like the way Salome has paired her low-slung ones with a crop top and cardigan, here.

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@lindatol_

There are definitely more overt examples of utilitarian jeans out there, but I'm partial to the subtle carpenter detail of Linda's choice. Plus, I love white denim.

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@monikh

Moni is petite like me and rather than tailoring her jeans...she cuffs them. The key to this laid back look is to keep the cuff long so that your denim still grazes the floor.