Wide-leg Jeans are still the most popular silhouette this year, just like they were last year. However, these days, we style them more in the vein of ’90s simplicity than ’70s grooviness or Y2K excess. Speaking of the 1990s, straight-leg denim from that era is making a major comeback. It’s common to pair it with sophisticated staples like narrow loafers and tank shirts for a model-off-duty style a la Hailey Bieber. Do you have a hint of adventure? For the upcoming months, barrel jeans, statement cuffs, and white denim are also major trends.
The 2024 denim trends that you’ll want to wear everywhere this year, from bedazzled denim to the resurgence of low-rise, are listed here, along with where to get them and styling tips for mixing them with your current wardrobe.
1. Wide-leg jeans
1. Wide-leg jeans
It’s obvious that the wide-leg denim jean silhouette isn’t going away anytime soon, so why not embrace it even if you survived the previous year without owning a pair? Embracing a minimalist look is key when styling wide-leg pants; we adore them paired with big top layers and rather fitting blouses. (Your spring jackets are going to last you a very long time.) Try the trend with these not-too-wide selections from Madewell and Abercrombie, two denim labels that are highly favored by Glamour editors.
2. Cuffed jeans
One styling tip that our editors saw on some of the most fashionable attendees at each city’s Fashion Week in early 2024 was the use of thick, single-fold cuffs. (Also known as “cuffing season”) When worn with stiff denim, the effect is carefree but sophisticated, and it’s quite simple to try at home. Simply take any pair of jeans that are too long, roll it once, and wear it as you normally would. Additionally, Zara and Reformation provide precuffed jeans to make style as simple as possible if you’d rather keep the look forever.
3. White jeans
White jean, along with its ivory, ecru, and bone counterparts, have evolved from being seasonal favorites to year-round wardrobe mainstays. Considering how frequently they appear in street style, we anticipate seeing them in greater numbers in 2024 than ever before. They look fantastic with everything in all white, including T-shirts and matching sneakers, and with an earth-tone palette (try a black or brown top to keep things simple and graphic).
4. Barrel jeans
Yes, it’s difficult to get barrel jeans just right. But they hit hard when they did. The wide-leg, curved silhouette gives any ensemble a stylish edge, bringing attention to even the most basic items in your wardrobe, such as light cardigans, bomber jackets, and button-down shirts. Keep everything above the waist more fitting to counteract their excessive volume, and don’t feel compelled to overdo the layers or accessories. Without these jeans, we wouldn’t have it any other way. They speak for themselves.
5. Low-slung jeans
We can understand if you’d rather never again wear low-rise denim. You are welcome to skip this section. However, you’ll be rewarded if the silhouette’s redemption tour piques your interest: These days, low-slung are, dare we say, downright stylish. The secret is to dress for the present rather than their Y2K heyday; to keep things interesting, try shrunken T-shirts, long trench coats, and ballet flats. Even better, modern low-waist trousers are less like bumsters and more like midrise jeans, so you don’t have to worry about baring too much skin.
6. Straight-leg jeans
Straight jeans’ classic appeal makes them appropriate for 2024, given that covert riches and back-to-basics minimalism are still popular. They fit practically every occasion well and are slightly more casual than skinny jeans but more fitted than wider types. For brunch, dress them down with a matching-wash denim shirt; for the office, dress them up with a white button-down and a fitted blazer; and for date night, split the difference with a tank top, gold jewelry, and slingback shoes.
7. Embellished jeans
Your accessories lose some of their heat thanks to the trendiest denim of the year. Leave the sequins, studs, and rhinestones for your jeans, please. To avoid straying into the realm of “too much,” our favorite street style has paired these embellishments with comparatively basic items like fitting tees, plain blazers, and workhorse jackets. Try the look with your most basic outfits dressed in bedazzling or discreetly studded denim. (And sure, Taylor Swift wore those exact same Area pants to the Super Bowl.)
