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. Zimmermann’s ‘Illuminate’ jeans fit the brief perfectly with their high-rise waist and floor-pooling cuffs. 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, Citizens of Humanity’s ‘Ayla’ jeans are a versatile everyday choice. From our NET SUSTAIN edit, they’re made from 100% regenerative cotton and have a neatly tailored shape. Wear them on repeat with an oversized leather 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 Toteme’s pair from our NET SUSTAIN edit, which is made from organic cotton and sits high at the waist. Style them with a denim shirt in the same shade of blue or a retro tee. Elsewhere, B Sides’ ‘Relaxed Cuffed Lasso’ jeans have a distinctive horseshoe shape and frayed turned-up cuffs that’ll work with any type of shoe, while Frame’s ‘Le Slim Palazzo’ jeans are the perfect weekend style.

There’s something about white denim in spring that feels so fresh – and very welcome after months of cold-weather dressing. The trick to keeping things chic is to opt for sturdy fabrics and avoid anything resembling a skin-tight silhouette. Part of our NET SUSTAIN edit of more consciously crafted clothing, Agolde’s ‘Ren’ jeans are cut from rigid denim milled with 98% regenerative cotton fibers and come in a crisp ‘White Milk’ wash. Wear them with an oversized shirt and boat shoes, adding a softly structured tote and delicate jewelry to complete a chic off-duty look. Elsewhere, Gucci’s jeans have an exaggerated barrel-leg shape and look great styled with a tank and loafers, just like they were on the SS25 runway.

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, Slvrlake’s ‘Mica’ jeans come in an indigo wash and have a low-rise waist that works perfectly with a pretty lace camisole, cashmere cardigan and mules. Citizens of Humanity’s ‘Petra’ jeans – another NET SUSTAIN highlight – are neatly tailored with flattering pleats at the waist, making them smart enough for the office. Style yours with a suede jacket and ankle boots or a silk blouse and slingbacks after hours.

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