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.
AllSaints
Cotton/Lyocell Sadie Barrel Leg Denim Jeans, Size: 24 Blue
£139.00
AllSaints
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Dsquared2
Straight-Leg Jeans COOL GIRL With Logo Buttons 16cm size 38
£289.64
£579.29
GLAMOOD
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Dondup
Cropped Jeans, female, Black, W28, Black Logo Jeans with Pockets
£194.88
£243.60
Miinto
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.
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Onitsuka Tiger
Delegation Ex Sneakers for Women in Cream and Silver Two-Tone Leather White
£86.00
£137.00
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Onitsuka Tiger
Tokuten Pink/Black sneakers
£423.00
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
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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AllSaints
Cotton Swoop Amelie Oversized T-Shirt, Size: XS White
£31.50
£59.00
AllSaints
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Diesel
Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt SILY with Embroidered Logo size Xs
£13.38
£52.27
GLAMOOD
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Calvin Klein
Lightweight Knit with Polo Collar size Xs
£43.56
£87.11
GLAMOOD
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Fat Face
FatFace Red Mono Shells Linen Blend Notch Neck Top
£15.00
£42.00
FatFace
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Diesel
Cotton T-Shirt SILY with Lamé Logo Print size Xs
£13.38
£52.27
GLAMOOD
Calvin Klein
Relaxed Monogram V-Neck T-shirt White
£30.00
Calvin Klein
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AllSaints
Cotton Crystal Anna Floral T-Shirt, Size: XS Black
£36.90
£59.00
AllSaints
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!
Fat Face
FatFace Erin Olive Green Suede Jacket
£225.00
FatFace
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AllSaints
Womens Goat Leather Balfern Belted Suede Biker Jacket, Size: UK 16/US 12 Grey
£165.60
£369.00
AllSaints
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Fat Face
FatFace Bethany Burgundy Red Quilted Biker Jacket
£139.00
£199.00
FatFace
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AllSaints
Womens Sheep Leather Cargo Distressed Leather Biker Jacket, Size: 16 Grey
£177.30
£329.00
AllSaints
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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Tommy Hilfiger
Ribbed Slim Long Sleeve Turtleneck Top White
£56.00
£75.00
Tommy Hilfiger
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Stella McCartney
Two-Tone Cable-Knit Oversized Sweater size Xs
£317.74
£1,270.95
GLAMOOD
Polo Ralph Lauren
Logo wool turtleneck sweater Black
£375.00
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.
On
Cloud 6 White
£140.00
On
Burberry
Cotton Polo Shirt White
£325.00
Burberry
On
Cloudpulse Next Black
£120.00
On
Charles & Keith
Octavia Front Flap Top Handle Bag Brown
£89.00
Charles & Keith
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
ALL STAR CHUCK TAYLOR High-Top Sneakers with 4.5 cm Platform size 41
£66.64
£74.04
GLAMOOD
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Converse
Sneakers, female, Black, 9 1/2 UK, Star Hike High Top Trainers
£99.99
£109.99
Miinto
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Converse
ALL STAR CHUCK TAYLOR High-Top Sneakers Painting Effect 4cm size 37
£71.87
£95.82
GLAMOOD
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Converse
CHUCK 70 HI Brown
£22.00
£106.00
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