Madewell's Jeans Are Next Level RN—5 Denim Trends I'm Eyeing for Spring 2026

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Madewell Denim Trends Spring 2026
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New year, new denim. This year's denim rules are in full effect: Skinny jeans are back, and fashion people are wearing them oversize blazers and crisp poplin shirts to make them cool again. White denim is acceptable year-round, if you didn't know. Bootcut jeans outfits are a Gen Z must-wear. Japanese denim is where you go if you want to take your denim drawer to the next level. And in 2026, denim is lightweight and comfortable. Or at least that's everything I spotted at Madewell.

Madewell denim is an editor-favorite for many reasons. One: Pricing is constant and affordable, with many options under $150. Two: Sizing is inclusive, with curvy, petite, short, and tall options available. Three: Quality construction and versatile wear. Madewell jeans look best with an elevated basics like a classic white T-shirt or a chunky knit for a chic sweater-and-jeans fit.

Ahead, shop the five chic Madewell denim trends that are set to take over your feeds this spring. You'll find the best Madewell jeans, like the editor-loved Longline Jean and Dean Easy Straight Jean, plus fashion person's favorite like the Darted Barrel-Leg Jean and The Pencil Jean.

5 Chic Madewell Denim Trends to Wear in Spring 2026

Bootcut Jeans

Airy Denim

Japanese Denim

Skinny Jeans

White Denim

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Josephine Hadjiloucas
Josephine Hadjiloucas
Assistant Shopping Editor

Josephine Hadjiloucas is a New York based writer. She first interned atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK in 2024 and later joinedBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing U.S. as an assistant shopping editor after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2025. When she isn’t covering Wholesale Replica Bag Gen Z trends or updating her under-$100Replica Store wish list, you can find her browsing the racks of NYC’s best vintage stores or rewatching Moonstruck for the 50th time. “Snap out of it!”