Straight-leg jeans are a wardrobe essential this spring
Straight-talking notes on this season’s biggest denim trend
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Let’s get one thing straight: finding the perfect pair of jeans is no mean feat. There are endless styles, silhouettes and denim washes to pick between, resulting in pieces running the gamut from formal tailored styles to super-casual distressed designs. And that’s before you even begin accounting for body shape, height, and fashion preferences. From barrel leg to wide leg, and flares to skinny jeans, search hard enough and you will eventually find your perfect pair, but one style that is having a moment this season? Straight-leg jeans.
Straight-leg jeans rose to popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, but the SS26 collections were awash with modern takes on this classic, spotted on the runways at Dior, Chloe, Loewe and Acne Studios. Style icons and celebrities, including Bella Hadid, Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lawrence and Jennifer Aniston, have also been spotted donning the silhouette in recent months.
Uncomplicated and universally flattering, they’re a firm favourite for good reason. Thanks to their simple, no-frills cut, they tend to suit most body types while being effortless and easy to style. They are also impressively versatile, and can be dressed up or down with the simple addition of a jacket, tee or knitwear, making them perhaps one of the hardest working items in your wardrobe. They’ll pair just as well with a crisp shirt and heels as they will with a casual T-shirt and ballet flats. Or be bold and pair with a matching jacket or shirt for that cool double denim look.
Whether off-duty or dressy, straight-leg jeans are a classic, fail-safe style. Below, we’ve spotlighted some of our favourites to add to your spring wardrobe now.
Best straight-leg jeans
Agolde 90s straight-leg jeans
A fresh light-wash denim cut to a slightly baggy straight-legged silhouette for a nostalgic nod to the Nineties, make these jeans the foundation of any good outfit.
Mother The Reifler jeans
A minimal style that is laidback but effortlessly chic, I’d pair Mother’s straight-leg jeans with a simple white tee, ballet pumps and statement gold jewellery for the spring days ahead.
Bottega Veneta high-rise straight jeans
Cut from a darker mid-blue denim with a flattering high-rise waistline, save this pair for sophisticated evening dressing, paired with heels and a fitted, cropped jacket.
Frame The Off Duty Hang straight jeans
A slightly cropped silhouette crafted from a sustainably sourced cotton-blend denim, Frame’s jeans hang just right and can be dressed up or down with ease.
AG Jeans Dallas straight jeans
Simple, straight and flattering, these dark jeans are designed for everyday wear and will elongate the legs.
Lemaire straight jeans
For a fresh spring look, add Lemaire’s crisp white jeans to your everyday rotation. A quick route to elevated dressing, wear with other neutral tones for a polished, elegant look.
Paige Stevie straight Jean
Paige’s Stevie straight-leg silhouette is available in 10 different colourways so there is an option for every taste and eventuality. My pick of the bunch is ‘Bonjour’, a light/medium wash that will take you from day to night, lunch to evening cocktails.
Chloé high-rose slim-leg jeans
Why not bring some colour to your denim collection with Chloé’s vibrant turquoise jeans, as seen on the SS26 runway? Bold but not OTT, they ooze Parisian chic and will work wonders all spring and summer long.
Rag & Bone Harlow straight-leg jean
Rag & Bone’s Harlow jeans blend two SS26 trends: straight-leg and low-rise. Don yours with a T-shirt and trainers for the ultimate off-duty look.
Gucci GG jacquard straight-leg jeans
Another colourful iteration, Gucci’s straight-leg jeans in pretty pink are perfect for spring. Adding a feminine spirit to a classic silhouette, and finished in a textured GG jacquard, they’re fresh, modern and undeniably chic.
Read more: The SS26 Trend Report
