Instead of pairing my favorite knit with a flowy skirt or tailored trousers, I’ve found myself returning to something far more simple again and again. This spring, my favorite knit looks best when styled with mid-wash, straight-leg jeans.
Restrained but always charming, this pair exudes a sophisticated, off-duty energy that minimalists do so well. Taking my stand, I spotted Pamela Anderson in the same combination, styling a navy knit with classic straight-leg blue jeans. Without trying too hard, her look felt casual, but admittedly I’d want to wear it every day.
While bootcut silhouettes are gaining momentum this season, ’90s-style straight-leg denim remains the real constant. Its clean lines make it the perfect balance for soft, loose-fitting knitwear. The pair is as relevant as ever today and has a subtle, coastal casualness to it. It is ideally suited for the mid-summer days of spring, bright and energetic, but not without a chill.
Unlike more directional denim shapes, straight leg jeans resist the cycle. Scroll through to find the best styles to shop now.
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H&M
straight high waist ankle jeans
They also come in six other colors.
Zara
straight high waist jeans
Style it with Mary Janes or wear it with trainers.
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Column Straight-Leg Jeans
COS’s Column Jeans are a favorite among fashionistas.
Mango
Matilda High-Rise Straight Jeans
Every great wardrobe starts with a pair of straight-leg jeans.
Marks and Spencer
High Waisted Straight Leg Jeans
These come in five different leg lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
Improvement
Val 90s Mid Rise Straight Jeans
They also come in 16 other colors.
eggolde
90s Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
Fashionistas always come back to Agolde for its attractive range of jeans.
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straight leg jeans
Straight-leg jeans will never go out of style.
