The Wide-Leg Jeans Everybody’s Wearing

Great denim is the foundation of any stylish wardrobe, and in the past year, there’s been a shift towards more exaggerated, wide-leg silhouettes. Take cues from the street-style set and embrace baggy, low-slung styles – or, for something more formal, wear your wide-leg jeans pressed and pleated, with a high rise. A good pair of wide-leg jeans adds a pleasing nonchalance to elegant tops and gives those off-duty-model vibes when paired with athleisure. Read on for some of the key styles to know…

As decreed by fashion insiders, the cool-girl way to do denim for SS25 is wide-leg and super-slouchy. Stella McCartney’s two-tone jeans fit the brief perfectly with their high-rise waist and floor-pooling cuffs. Echo the SS25 runway by styling yours with a sparkly halterneck top. For a more directional take, look to Alaïa’s stonewashed jeans – the draped asymmetric overlay is a huge trend for SS25. Plus, it’s detachable, so you can switch up your styling depending on your plans. Meanwhile, Veronica Beard’s ‘Taylor’ jeans are a versatile everyday choice. Designed in a ‘Bright Nova’ wash, they have a neatly tailored shape and folded cuffs. Wear them on repeat with a suede jacket or blazer.

When it comes to wide-leg jeans that are perfect for every day, you can’t go wrong with a faded blue wash. Take Slvrlake’s and Chloé’s styles from our NET SUSTAIN edit, which are both crafted using lower-impact materials. Style either pair with a denim shirt in the same shade of blue or a retro tee. Elsewhere, Agolde’s ‘Low Curve’ jeans – another NET SUSTAIN highlight – have a subtly curved shape that will work with any type of shoe, while Khaite’s ultra-light ‘Dane’ jeans are the perfect weekend style.

There’s something about white denim in summer that feels so fresh. The trick to keeping things chic is to opt for sturdy fabrics and avoid anything resembling a skin-tight silhouette. From its latest collection with Paula’s Ibiza, Loewe’s barrel-leg jeans are cut from rigid denim and embellished with a flower-shaped button at the waist. Wear them with an oversized shirt and boat shoes, adding a softly structured tote and delicate jewelry to complete a chic off-duty look. Alternatively, Citizens of Humanity’s ‘Lyra Long’ jeans have a vintage-inspired silhouette and look great styled with a tailored vest and strappy sandals.

Make wide-leg denim work for the evening with darker washes and more streamlined fits. From our NET SUSTAIN edit and responsibly crafted in LA using lower-impact materials, Citizens of Humanity’s ‘Ayla Polish’ jeans come in an indigo wash using an innovative Eco-Indigo dye and have a high-rise waist that works perfectly with a pretty lace camisole and mules. Zimmermann’s ‘Illuminate’ jeans are neatly tailored with a skinny belt at the waist and pressed creases through the front, making them smart enough for the office. Style yours with the matching jacket and thong sandals or a silk blouse and slingbacks after hours.

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