20 Ways to Wear Your Favorite Jeans

April 12, 2018

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We all have our favorite jeans—whether they're the lived-in flares you've worn for years or a pair of formfitting skinnies. And despite the fact that new denim trends pop up every year, there's no reason to ditch a pair you love just to get a new look. Instead, think of new ways to style them so that they feel like a fresh addition to your spring wardrobe. The street-style images ahead will provide you with plenty of outfit ideas to do just that. Your favorite jeans will thank you.

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A nonboring alternative to tights: cropped denim under a springy dress.
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Ditch matching trousers for a simple pair of skinny jeans to create a more relaxed suit look.

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Culottes look cool in pretty much any fabrication—denim included.
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For a new lease on the classic denim jacket, try boxy white instead of classic blue.

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Black jeans worn with a silky top and high-shine accessories are just as good for Monday meetings as they are for Sunday brunch.
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Nail two denim trends in one look with a pair of frayed-edge flares.

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Distressed denim gives a monochromatic look some extra texture.
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Dress up a pair of cropped kick flares with a blazer and pumps.

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A denim miniskirt can look surprisingly polished paired with a long-sleeve top and ribbon-tied flats.
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A Canadian tuxedo can earn some extra edge with contrasting pocket and seam accents.

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Balance ultra-distressed denim with a simple sweater—and a patchwork jacket to finish.
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White cropped denim is decidedly formal under a matching jacket.

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Go all in on the oversize trend with extra wide-leg denim and a loose topcoat.
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Denim overalls are more "professional" than "playground" with a long-line navy coat and heeled boots.

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White wide-leg denim gives off a seventies vibe, but pairing it with a fluffy jacket and tiny sunglasses makes it feel now.
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Proof that a denim midi skirt with embossed details can look just as dressy as a pencil skirt.

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Bring your Matrix coat into 2018 with an ultra-flared pair of jeans.
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Boxy denim jacket, straight-leg jeans… Sometimes, it's best to stick to the classics.

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Toughen up a pleated jean dress with a military jacket and coordinating boots.
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Level up from loose track pants in flared jeans with contrasting stripes.

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20 Ways to Wear Your Favorite Jeans

A nonboring alternative to tights: cropped denim under a springy dress.

Ditch matching trousers for a simple pair of skinny jeans to create a more relaxed suit look.

Culottes look cool in pretty much any fabrication—denim included.

For a new lease on the classic denim jacket, try boxy white instead of classic blue.

Black jeans worn with a silky top and high-shine accessories are just as good for Monday meetings as they are for Sunday brunch.

Nail two denim trends in one look with a pair of frayed-edge flares.

Distressed denim gives a monochromatic look some extra texture.

Dress up a pair of cropped kick flares with a blazer and pumps.

A denim miniskirt can look surprisingly polished paired with a long-sleeve top and ribbon-tied flats.

A Canadian tuxedo can earn some extra edge with contrasting pocket and seam accents.

Balance ultra-distressed denim with a simple sweater—and a patchwork jacket to finish.

White cropped denim is decidedly formal under a matching jacket.

Go all in on the oversize trend with extra wide-leg denim and a loose topcoat.

Denim overalls are more "professional" than "playground" with a long-line navy coat and heeled boots.

White wide-leg denim gives off a seventies vibe, but pairing it with a fluffy jacket and tiny sunglasses makes it feel now.

Proof that a denim midi skirt with embossed details can look just as dressy as a pencil skirt.

Bring your Matrix coat into 2018 with an ultra-flared pair of jeans.

Boxy denim jacket, straight-leg jeans… Sometimes, it's best to stick to the classics.

Toughen up a pleated jean dress with a military jacket and coordinating boots.

Level up from loose track pants in flared jeans with contrasting stripes.