How to Style Straight Leg Jeans

Straight Leg Jeans and Pastel Blazer

Try this winning outfit combination when you want to play up your feminine side while still looking polished for the office. A pastel boyfriend-style blazer and a pretty printed blouse dress up straight-leg jeans. You could easily wear this look to work with platform sandals, as shown here, or your favorite high-heel pumps.

Layer a Long Trench Coat Over Straight Leg Jeans

A trench coat is sometimes the easiest outfit to put together. Consider how a classic trench coat — this one in navy blue is extra chic — pulls together no-effort jeans and a tank top, giving your easy separates a more polished feel.

Fashion Girls Love the New Straight-Leg Jeans

Straight-leg jeans have been declared the new must-have pant silhouette by women who care deeply about fashion — you know, the same ones whose thoughtfully curated outfits are captured by street-style photographers in every major city on the planet. We understand the appeal. These jeans have a more relaxed, comfortable silhouette that is breezier (and more figure-friendly) than the skinny jeans that have dominated fashion for so long. Not that you should abandon your favorite skinnies — but if you want to look fashionable this spring and summer, you should have at least one pair of straight-leg jeans in your closet. Look through our outfit photo gallery to see how to put together looks with this new denim staple.

Wear a Little Tweed Jacket With Straight Leg Jeans

Straight-leg jeans can appear casual, which is why pairing them with a Chanel-style jacket (or a real Chanel topper, if you’re feeling flush) is a brilliant way to instantly dress them up. When you layer a cropped tweed blazer over light-wash, straight-leg jeans, you’ll look like a true Parisian. Finish your look with smart leather accessories — pointy ballet flats never go out of style.

Daytime Look: Straight Leg Jeans and Bright Top

Straight-leg jeans, especially with a trendy raw hem finish, can now look more modern than skinny jeans, especially for the daytime. Wear yours this spring and summer with a bright-colored top to create an outfit suitable for shopping or brunch with friends. Do you want to nail this look? To avoid competing (or clashing) with your shirt, keep your accessories in the neutral family of colors, as shown here.

Office Outfit Idea: Straight Leg Jeans With a Blazer

This is your go-to office outfit for casual Fridays this summer, or whenever denim is permitted. Pair straight-leg jeans (this pair by Mother Denim has stylish dark cuffs) with a navy blazer and a simple white t-shirt. Add a summery shoulder bag and pointy-toe flats for a polished approach to wearing jeans to work.

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Belt a White Shirt Over Straight Leg Jeans

Do you enjoy borrowing your boyfriend’s shirts? Here’s a borrowed-from-the-boys outfit that still looks sexy enough for a date. Simply add a wide belt to an untucked white button-down shirt and let the tails hang loose over easy-fit, straight-leg jeans (like Levi’s 501s pictured here). Wear with pointy-toe flats or high heels for a casually sexy look that’s perfect for a night out this summer.

Wear Jeans and a Sweater for Summer Nights

When the temperature drops, pair your straight-leg jeans with a summer-weight sweater — we love this trendy striped version. For casual weekends, pair this outfit with basic sneakers. For visits to his parents or shopping dates with friends, dress it up with open-toe sandals.

Wear Straight Leg Jeans on a Date

Looking for date outfit ideas for everything from casual to cocktail parties? Pair easy, straight-leg cropped jeans with this year’s must-have ruffled blouse trend. Layer on a leather motorcycle jacket to keep warm on cooler evenings and add sexy feminine style with metallic strappy sandals. A cross-body purse is fashionable and will not weigh you down on a date.