How to style straight leg jeans
Love or hate them, some trends never really leave; and straight leg jeans are definitely one of them! After the puddle jeans mania of the past seasons, cigarette jeans are back in full swing. Are you up to date with the trend?
The latest and trendiest declination of the classic straight leg jean is the so called “full length” cut: straight leg and usually light wash, the full length jean bunches up slightly at the shoe, elongating the leg.
Victoria Beckham
Julia Jean In Mid Blue - 24 - Womens
£450.00
Victoria Beckham
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Tommy Hilfiger
Whiskered Mid Rise Loose Straight Leg Jeans
£98.00
£140.00
Tommy Hilfiger
The aesthetic: blokecore
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Straight leg and full length jeans both are staples of blokecore, one of the most recent aesthetics to take over the internet. Inspired by the Gallagher siblings of Oasis, blokecore is defined by football jerseys, popular sneakers of the 90s—like the Adidas Samba or the Onitsuka Tiger—, and straight leg jeans, of course.
Onitsuka Tiger
Tokuten Pink/Black sneakers
£425.00
FARFETCH
Polite Worldwide
Logo-Print Mesh T-Shirt Blue
£185.00
Mr Porter
Liberal Youth Ministry
Printed Checked Jersey T-Shirt Orange
£155.00
Mr Porter
Onitsuka Tiger
MEXICO 66 - FOOTWEAR - Trainers on YOOX.COM White
£117.00
Yoox.com
Not a football fan? No problem: blokecore isn’t the only way to style straight leg jeans! Here’s how to style straight leg jeans in a timeless way, like a true it girl.
1. Fitted tops should be tucked in or cropped
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When styling your straight leg jeans, a fitted top that is cropped or tucked in is the best choice to appreciate the silhouette (and make you look taller!)
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Lounge
Knitted Polo Top - Pink - XXL
£30.00
£50.00
Lounge
-38%
Fat Face
FatFace Flora Ivory Stripe Knitted Top
£28.00
£45.00
FatFace
Tommy Hilfiger
Ribbed Scoop Neck Slim Tank Top Black
£30.00
Tommy Hilfiger
Fat Face
FatFace Lou Chestnut Brown Linen Tank
£45.00
FatFace
Fat Face
FatFace Betty White Shirred Top
£35.00
FatFace
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Fat Face
FatFace Tessa Black Mono Shells Jersey Tunic
£15.00
£42.00
FatFace
Fat Face
FatFace Sarah White Sleeveless Jersey Shirt
£38.00
FatFace
Fat Face
FatFace Lou Multi Stripe Linen Tank
£45.00
FatFace
To create a balance between big and slim, pair your straight leg jeans and your fitted top with an oversized open layer: that can be an open shirt, a men’s blazer, a long coat, or, like professional cool girl Ashton Wood does, a leather jacket.
In the caption Ashton shares that she’s not about the skinny jean life, but we think she’s rocking it!
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Fat Face
FatFace Leanna Black Leather Jacket
£125.00
£199.00
FatFace
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Halfboy
Oversized Lamé Leather Biker Jacket HALFBOY
£536.00
£1,530.00
GLAMOOD
Fat Face
FatFace Bethany Burgundy Red Quilted Biker Jacket
£199.00
FatFace
As always, layering options are seemingly endless! If open shirts and blazers aren’t your thing, try styling your straight leg jeans with an oversized turtleneck jumper for a stylish and cozy look.
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Fat Face
FatFace Reece Ivory Knitted Roll Neck Fairisle Jumper
£35.00
£59.00
FatFace
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Ganni
Green Sheer Turtleneck
£157.50
£315.00
GANNI
arch4
Womens Izzy Baby Goat Cashmere Rollneck Top
£420.00
ABASK
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Goldbergh
Wool-blend turtleneck sweater White
£168.00
£240.00
Mytheresa
So far, we’ve talked about balancing big and slim silhouettes. But, since it’s spring, why not show some skin? Ankle skin, that is.
For a classy and refined look, pair your straight leg jeans with a shoe that shows off your gorgeous ankles. Loafers, kitten heels, and ballet flats are all perfect.
MR MARVIS
Coconuts Pinstripe * The Linen Shacket White
£179.00
MR MARVIS
On
Cloudsurfer Max White
£115.00
On
Ganni
Green Canvas Cap
£90.00
GANNI
On
Cloud X 4 White
£95.00
On
If chill and casual sounds more like your vibe, swap the ballet flats and kitten heels for high top Converse, clogs, or, in the colder months, ankle boots. You’ll still look fantastic!
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Converse
Chuck Taylor lace-up sneakers - White
£84.00
FARFETCH
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Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Lugged sneakers - Blue
£90.00
£116.00
FARFETCH
