Skinny jeans may not have made a comeback to the fashion scene, despite all the chatter, but cropped jeans have. And if you've been ready to reintroduce or introduce them into your wardrobe but felt nervous or hesitant, Selena Gomez just gave us a tip on how to wear the "dated" pant trend in a sleek and elevated way, relying on one shoe style: patent-leather slingbacks.
While leaving a cooking class in L.A. with Benny Blanco, Gomez wore a cardigan and tank top set paired with dark-blue cropped jeans and pointed-toe patent-leather slingback kitten heels. While maybe not intentional, the shoe choice seemed purposeful because the shiny patent leather made the casual, skin-baring pants feel sophisticated and fresh, creating an outfit that feels more 2025 than early 2000s.
Keep scrolling to see Gomez's polished shoes and shop similar cropped jeans and slingbacks for yourself.
On Selena Gomez: Jacquemus Fernando De Nimes Capri Jeans ($550); Jacquemus Les Slingbacks Cubisto H ($945)
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