One of the many magical elements of fashion is that it is cyclical. What goes around comes back around, baby! For instance, over the last few years, we’ve seen a huge resurgence in low-rise jeans –a style that gained popularity in the early 2000s. Similarly, the mom jeans that were popular during the ’90s have also come back in the last five years. We’ve seen skinny jeans come and go (and maybe… come back again?), straight leg jeans have taken over and ’70s flared styles have manifested into chic wide-leg jeans.
Below, we’ve compiled nine jeans trends I’ve been seeing everywhere this year —both on the autumn winter runways and out on the street. You’ll find different cuts, shades and styles from all our fave denim brands, along with some of our top picks that cater to plus sizes and ensure you look your best. Did someone say bum lift jeans?
Oh, and while you’re browsing, you should check out our autumn shoe trends, bag trends and jewellery trends to stlye with all of the denim goodness happening below.
Turn-up Jeans
Get ready for cuffing season! We’ve seen this hem trend a lot. It’s a quick and simple way to switch things up. The best part? You don’t have to buy new, simply reach for the longest pair of jeans already in your wardrobe and turn them up to an ankle-grazing length.
Cos Facade Turn-Up Straight-Leg Jeans
Hush Mia Oversized Straight Leg Jeans
Karen Millen Denim Straight Leg Turn Up Hem Jeans
Now 81% Off
Low-Rise Jeans
Okay, we know low-rise jeans can be pretty polarizing, but you can’t deny that they’ve been everywhere recently. Our pick of the best around rn might just convince you to embrace the marmite Y2K trend.
Low waist boot-cut jeans
Abercrombie & Fitch Low Rise Baggy Jean
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Levi’s Superlow Jeans
Dark-Wash Jeans
Dark-wash denim has really taken over, and it’s really the perfect shade for autumn and winter. Try styling them with a matching denim jacket for a sophisticated Canadian tuxedo moment.
Whistles Authentic Raya Straight Jean
Mother The Mid Rise Dazzler Ankle
Mango Catherin Culotte High-Rise Jeans
Barrel Jeans
Barrel jeans first piqued our interest when they were spotted on the AW23 runways at Alaïa. Thanks to the street style set fully adopting them this year, the stlye is definitely here to stay.
Wyse London Lula Barrel Jean
Marks & Spencer Mid Rise Relaxed Horseshoe Jeans
We The Free Good Luck Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans
Wide-Leg Jeans
Wide-leg jeans, the antithesis to the skinny jean, are super popular. Whether you opt for a loose, cropped silhouette or grungy, baggy styles, wide-leg jeans are a great way to give a ‘fit more volume and interest.
Nobody’s Child Dark Wash Denim Super Wide Leg Jeans
Gap Cream Mid Rise UltraSoft Baggy Jeans
Rails Getty Paneled Wide Leg Jeans
Embellished Jeans
From studs to sequins, embellishments are comin’ back hot and heavy. Bye bye, boring denim!
New Look Blue Studded Wide Leg Jeans
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Next Black Hand Embellished Barrel Denim Jeans
Maje Embroidered Jeans
Straight-Leg Jeans
Who doesn’t love a good straight-leg jean? This is a classic style that will *always* be trendy.
Topshop Mid Rise Column Jeans
Paige Serena Straight Jean
H&M Slim Straight High Ankle Jeans
Bootcut Jeans
This silhouette is great for adding a little flare (pun intended) to your look, while still offering a close fit through the thighs. In the words of Hannah Montana, it gives you the best of both worlds.
Good American Soft-Tech Good Classic Slim Bootcut Jeans
River Island Blue High Waisted Tummy Hold Flared Jeans
7 For All Mankind Bootcut Soho Grey Jeans
White Jeans
White or off-white jeans aren’t just for the summertime. The colourway can be worn all year round with the right styling, okay? Head-to-toe winter white is très chic, IMO.
Patch-Pocket Bootcut Jeans
Simply Be Ecru Extreme Pleat Detail Wide Leg Jean
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The White Company Kingston Wide Leg Jeans
Devin Toolen is the Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan where she’s responsible for anything and everything that comes through the fashion closet doors. She preps ready-to-wear, accessories, and shoes for Cosmo photoshoots and assists on set. Devin also writes fashion stories for the Cosmopolitan website. Prior to Cosmo, Devin received her BA from Villanova University and her MA from Parsons in Paris, France. While she is passionate about fashion trends and current styles, she has a deep love for fashion history, heritage and archives. Follow her fashion journey on insta: @devintoolen.
Danielle is the Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers the American and British ready-to-wear markets and handles fashion for all cover and fashion stories in book and online. When she’s not working on print, she covers all the latest fashion trends and news for digital. Danielle started as a Fashion Intern for Cosmopolitan in 2016 and has been with the magazine ever since. Follow her journey in the fashion industry on Instagram.
Alexandria Dale is Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan & . Covering everything from the worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!