Jeans Style Guide
Found the perfect pair? Here's how to style them.
Jeans are one of the hardest working pieces in a wardrobe, but knowing how to style different fits can make all the difference. Wide leg, straight leg, skinny or baggy, each silhouette comes with its own styling possibilities. Here's how to make them go the distance, no matter the season.
How to Style Wide-Leg Jeans
Wide leg jeans have range. Slouchy and oversized, they lean effortless with a sweatshirt and worn in trainers. More tailored pairs, fitted through the thigh with a subtle flare, feel a little more polished. Think platforms, clogs, or a heeled boot with a romantic blouse or simple ribbed knit. Length changes everything, too. Pooled over shoes, they elongate the silhouette. Cropped at the ankle, they feel lighter, easier, a little more playful.
How to Style Baggy Jeans
Relaxed, loose and slightly nostalgic, baggy jeans are the pair you pull on when comfort is the priority, but style still matters. Balance the volume with something close fitting on top. A baby tee, slim tank or cropped knit works well. Or lean fully into the oversized proportions with a roomy shirt or longline layer. The mix feels effortless either way.
How to Style Straight Leg Jeans
Straight leg jeans are the constants in a wardrobe. Clean, uncomplicated and endlessly wearable, they have that borrowed from the nineties ease that never really dates. When it comes to styling, think: crisp shirting, simple white tees, soft knits, loafers, ballet flats. By evening, the same pair takes on a different mood with a heel, jewellery and a more elevated top. Reliable, yes, but never boring.
How to Style Barrel-Leg Jeans
Barrel leg jeans are the shape making everyone rethink their denim drawer. Curved along the leg and tapered at the ankle, they strike a balance between relaxed and considered. Styling is all about proportion: pair with a fitted top or tucked-in knit to let the silhouette do the talking, then finish with pointed flats, kitten heels or a chunky trainer for contrast.
How to Style Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans create shape in a way few other fits can. Streamlined and close cut, they naturally draw attention to the ankle and shoe, making them ideal for heels, boots or delicate flats. The styling is all about balance. Pair them with softer proportions up top, an oversized shirt, flowing blouse or textured knit, to keep the silhouette feeling relaxed rather than too fitted. A little contrast goes a long way.