Let's be honest, jeans never go out of style. Long or cropped, light blue or dark indigo wash, they're a wardrobe staple that can always be relied on. However, when it comes to styling, there are just some silhouettes that are undeniably easier than others. 2025 might have brought skinny jeans back into the conversation, but for me, there is nothing more versatile than my high-rise wide-leg jeans.
These are full-length jeans with a trouser-like wide leg and a high rise. We know that wide-leg jeans can be intimidating if you're not used to wearing them already, but they are extremely flattering, comfortable and so easy to dress up or down depending on the occasion. For casual days a simple tank or t-shirt and some suede sandals are enough for a clean and out-together look. However, this specific denim style will also pair just as well with a statement top and sling-back heels for more formal occasions.
Luckily for me, thus anti-trend style is never one I have to search far for, with everyone from luxury denim brands such as Frame and Agolde, which celebs and their stylists alike are keen on, to trusty high street brands like Other Stories and M&S, creating jeans in this flattering silhouette.
To highlight this timeless denim shape, we rounded up the freshest wide-leg-jeans outfits that fashion people are wearing now and included our favourite pairs to try out.
How to Wear Wide-Leg Jeans In 2025:
1. Wide-Leg Jeans + Striped Shirt
Style Notes: Go big, or go home—Caroline makes us all want to wear super wide-leg pairs thanks to this effortless shirt and jeans uniform. It's all about sticking to staple separates with this one, and wear a heel so your jeans aren't sweeping the floor.
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With Nothing Underneath have spoilt us with eleven colourways of this shirt.
I love the unique oval buckle shape.
The way these pool at the bottom is super flattering.
Simply iconic.
2. Wide-Leg Jeans + Scoop-Neck Tee
Style Notes: If you go for a wide-leg straight pair with a slightly shorter hem, you'll be able to show off a great pair of shoes. Minimalist Nnenna keeps the rest of her look simple by going for all black.
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A basic you'd get so much wear out of.
A staple pair of wide-leg jeans, available in 10 shades.
Mint Velvet footwear hits the perfect sweet spot between quality and affordability.
The most stunning shape.
3. Wide-Leg Jeans + Relaxed Blazer
Style Notes: There's something about a boxy blazer with baggier jeans that just looks so polished. Make like Liv and opt for a lighter wash of jeans to balance the neutral blazer and trendy heels.
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I just adore the shape of this.
Light blue denim goes with pretty much anything.
Country style, but make it glam.
So chic!
4. Wide-Leg Jeans + Denim Shirt
Style Notes: We love a good Canadian tux—just add a sleek bag and loafers to keep the look fresh like Maggie.
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Never underestimate the power of a denim shirt I reach for mine on repeat.
ME+EM is my current go-to shopping destination for jeans.
A pared-back take on the classic loafer style.
Does it get any more elegant?
5. Wide-Leg Jeans + Rugby Polo
Styles Notes: This head-to-toe relaxed look proves that you don't need to wear anything fitted to look put-together. A rugby sweatshirt with a leather tote bag will give your denim look that '90s feel.
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Iconic.
Everyone needs a throw-on polo.
Such a flattering silhouette.
What's not to like about this?
6. Wide-Leg Jeans + Cropped Shirt
Styles Notes: High-waisted denim always works so well with a cropped shirt top for a more formal occasion—if it isn't broke!
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Look no further than Miu Miu for all your sartorial wishes.
Crafted in a cool palazzo style.
A bestseller for good reason.
I can't stop lusting after these.
7. Wide-Leg Jeans + Smart Jacket
Style Notes: Marilyn takes the classic approach with her mid-wash wide-leg jeans, a cropped jacket and pointed toe pumps. Timelessly chic.
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Perfect for day, night, formal, casual it's an all-rounder.
Other Stories are delivering with their denim edit this year.
There's something so elegant about a pair of pointed-toe slingbacks.
This gorgeous bag comes in three neutral shades if black isn't for you.
This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.