22 Fresh New Ways to Wear Black Jeans

Black jeans are invariably an essential we all harbor in our closets whether or not we put them to use as much as our other pairs. And since the rise of vintage jeans, we’ve all but forgotten about these darker pairs in lieu of their lighter contemporaries. So in the interest of democratizing your selection, we’ve found 22 ways to rethink wearing your black pairs. Neutral, versatile, and polished, black jeans are the chameleon of your denim collection. They can be dressed up with heels and a statement top or balance out more trend-forward prints and shapes, and now’s the time to give your black jeans a second glance.

Go on to see the outfits inspiring us to breathe more life into our black denim.

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Break up dark tones with a white belt.

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Go for a monochrome look by wearing black jeans with a black denim jacket.

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A blazer and sneakers achieves an interesting style balance.

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Make this your weekend look when warmer weather hits.

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Play with proportions and tailoring for a monochromatic look with tons of dimension.

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Update your jeans-and-a-tee look with fresh white booties.

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Just add a chain belt.

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Opt for a pair of black jeans with contrast topstitching for a fresh feel this spring.

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With a leather moto jacket and ankle boots, it doesn't get any more easy to recreate than this.

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Elevate an all-black outfit with snakeskin boots.

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There's a classic appeal to a button-down shirt and oxfords paired with black jeans.

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Behold, the model-off-duty uniform.

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A satin pajama shirt, mini bag, and mules may be just what your pair of black jeans needed.

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Thanks, Alexa Chung, for always showing us how things are done.

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Black jeans can be so elegant when worn with heels and a flowy top.

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A red turtleneck is a must-have item this winter. We love this simple yet fresh combo.

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The '80s called. They said you should totally wear a strong-shouldered blazer and slouchy boots with black denim.

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A shimmery metallic top and luxe velvet shoes make the denim work for all your holiday parties too.

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A red belt is just the pop of color your black jeans needed.

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Try out the eclectic mismatched shoe trend we're actually kind of obsessed with.

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We'd take any excuse we could get to wear purple faux fur. 

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Dubbed cha-cha pants, these extreme flares are the new way to wear your skinny jeans, and we love them in black denim.

If you're so inclined, shop the black jeans we swear by.

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Anna is an editor on the fashion team atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews withBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.