Fashion Buyers Told Us the 4 Biggest Fall Jean Trends
You may think we're getting ahead of ourselves, but we call it proactive when we say bring on the fall jeans. While denim is really a 365-days-a-year trend, fall still kind of feels like a big old welcome back when it comes to slipping into our best-fitting, best-feeling pairs. And we've got the intel on which pairs you might want to invest in first straight from the experts.
In order to determine which denim styles will be most in demand this year, we turned to insiders at two different boutiques, Sherri McMullen, of her eponymous store McMullen, and Kristen Cole, chief creative officer and president of TenOverSix. Together, their advice leads us to four top trends.
"For fall, denim is a bit more tailored than past seasons," McMullen tells us. "I'm seeing more trouser styles, boot cut, fuller legs, and long and lean silhouettes in clean washes." Similarly, Cole says that '70s flare jeans are also key for fall. She also calls out daring acid washes—"darks and neons" are choice colors—as well as vintage reworked pairs. "There is still a heavy vintage 501s influence, but now with more detail and reworking," she adds.
Below get a head start on fall jean shopping with the styles that will sure to be huge in a few months time.
Vintage Reworked
Acid-Wash Skinnies
'70s Flare
Trouser Styles
Another way to tell which denim trends are huge? According to Instagram, these jeans are seriously selling.
Who's your style icon?Taylor Tomasi HillWho are your 5 favorite people to follow on Twitter/Instagram? @tamumcpherson @lisasaysgah @therealgracecoddington @everyoutfitonsatc @notmynonni What's the fashion essential you can’t live without? A leather jacket.What's your desert island album? Beyoncé "B'Day." Or pretty much anything Beyoncé.
-
Sorry, Barrel Jeans—I Am Forever Loyal to This Classic, Effortless Denim Style
Five chic winter outfit ideas right this way.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
7 Major 2025 Denim Trends for Under $150
The styles and silhouettes to have on your radar.
By Judith Jones
-
No Offense to Trousers, But Gwyneth Paltrow Just Made This "Dated" Denim Trend Look Way More Elegant
I'm sold.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
I'm a Fashion Editor—I Reach For This Effortless Wardrobe Essential When I Don't Know What to Wear
Here are nine easy ways to style the piece.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
Celebs in Their 40s and 50s Are Styling Jeans With This One Sneaker Color Trend
It's probably not what you think.
By Nikki Chwatt
-
Trust Me—This Is the Most Elevated Denim Style There Is
I found the perfect pair.
By Eliza Huber
-
Nicole Kidman's Non-Skinny, Non-Baggy Jeans Are the Ideal Airport Denim Trend
No need to pack any other pairs.
By Allyson Payer
-
Get a Head Start on the Top 2025 Trends With These Key Pieces From theReplica Store Half-Yearly Sale
You'll actually wear these forever.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes