The 2025 Denim Trends We’ll Be Wearing Everywhere This Year
The way we wear jeans changes constantly, so to look truly now, it’s time to embrace the 2025 denim trends hitting the streets and our feeds. And thankfully for all of us, it’s easier than ever to give them a shot. Wide-leg jeans are still holding strong as the reigning silhouette, whether you wear them plain, with cuffs, or with the sculpted seams of barrel-leg jeans. All-denim ensembles are also gaining steam, proving one can never own too many jeans. If you really want to get ahead of things, keep an eye on flared jeans; they’re gaining on their roomier cousins after a big showing in Fashion Month’s best street style looks.
From Canadian tuxedos to the return of baggy shorts, these are the 2025 denim trends on my radar that you’ll want to wear everywhere this upcoming season—plus tips on how to style them with your existing capsule wardrobe.
Glamour’s 2025 denim trends wish listThe Barrel Jeans: We the Free Good Luck Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans, $98The Denim Shirt: J.Crew Garçon Classic Chambray Shirt, $98The Work Jeans: Uniqlo Wide Trouser Jeans, $50The Cuffed Pair: Gap High-Rise Stride Cuffed Wide-Leg Jeans, $80 $55The Flares: Mango Fiona Flared Mid-Rise Jeans, $70The Edgy Jeans: Hidden Jeans Seamed Wide-Leg Jeans, $90The Go-To Levi’s: Levi’s 726 High-Rise Flare Jeans, $70 $601. Barrel jeansFrom left: New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week
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Barrel jeans might look difficult to pull off, but when they hit, they hit. The curved, wide-leg silhouette lends an editorial edge to any outfit, making even the simplest pieces in your collection—white tees, bomber jackets, light cardigans—pop. (This category is also a catchall for balloon jeans, horseshoe jeans, and curved jeans, all similar silhouettes with the same impact.) To offset their extreme volume, keep everything above the waist more fitted, and don’t feel the need to go overboard on layers or accessories. Dip your toes in with Madewell’s and Free Assembly’s low-key options; go all-in with Free People’s and Abercrombie’s super-popular cuts.
We the Free Good Luck Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans
Abercrombie & Fitch Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans
Madewell Darted Barrel-Leg Jeans
H&M Barrel High Jeans
Frame Low-Slung Barrel-Leg Jeans
Free Assembly Relaxed Barrel Ankle Jeans
2. Denim on denimFrom left: Paris Fashion Week, Ralph Lauren, Milan Fashion Week
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The best way to wear jeans this year might just be to commit totally. As I mentioned before, Fashion Month was awash in all-denim outfits that proved the material is easy to dress up; brands like Ralph Lauren, Ganni, Rachel Comey, and Marimekko followed suit on their spring runways with equally chic ensembles. Thankfully, you don’t need to go designer to get the look—just buy a matching denim set (or mix and match pieces from your own closet) and you’re good to go for 2025. Don’t forget the accessories, though; a well-deployed bag, necktie, or leather belt will make your look feel more lived-in.
Buck Mason Rider Jacket
Buck Mason Rider Jeans
J.Crew Garçon Classic Chambray Shirt
J.Crew High-Rise Sailor Denim Trousers
Everlane Ranch Jacket
Everlane Way-High Jeans
3. Wide-leg jeansFrom left: Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney, Acne Studios
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Even if you made it through the past year without a pair of wide-leg jeans in your collection, it’s clear that the silhouette isn’t going away anytime soon, according to labels like Bottega Veneta and Stella McCartney. So why not embrace it? Learning how to style wide-leg pants is about adopting a less-is-more approach; we love them with slightly more fitted tops and an oversized top layer when the weather calls for one. Dip a toe into the look with these not-too-wide picks across pretty much every price point and wash.
Madewell Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Cropped Jeans
Everlane OG Baggy Jeans
Bally High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
Levi’s Ribcage Wide-Leg Jeans
Scoop Low-Slung Wide-Leg Cargo Jeans
H&M Wide High Jeans
4. Cuffed hemsFrom left: Copenhagen Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week
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During this past Fashion Month, I noticed one styling trick on some of each city’s most stylish guests: thick, single-fold cuffs. Applied to rigid denim, the result is relaxed yet elegant—and so easy to try at home. Just take any pair of too-long jeans, give it a single roll, and wear it however you would otherwise. And if you’d rather keep the look permanently, virtually all of our favorite denim brands offer precuffed jeans to make styling as effortless as possible. (I sprang for the Damson Madder jeans below and have been raking in compliments with every wear; I even convinced two people to buy their own pair.) Welcome to cuffing season.
Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Cuffed Crop Jeans
Steve Madden Noelie Jeans
L’Agence Miley Cuff Jeans
Damson Madder Italian Selvedge Sylvie Jeans with Turn-Up
Gap High-Rise Stride Cuffed Wide-Leg Jeans
We the Free Final Countdown Cuffed Low-Rise Jeans
5. Flared silhouettesFrom left: Paris Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week
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After a few years in fashion jail, flared jeans are working their way back into the zeitgeist—but I promise it’ll be better this time around. Unlike the exaggerated flares of the ’70s or the heinous bootcut jeans of the early 2010s, this silhouette is much more understated: basically straight-leg jeans that flare ever-so-subtly starting at the knee. The trick to getting it right is proper footwear. Avoid sneakers in favor of boots and heels, which tuck nicely under the extra room at the hem and provide a bit of height that (literally and sartorially) elevates the cut.
Levi’s 726 High-Rise Flare Jeans
Mango Fiona Flared Mid-Rise Jeans
J.Crew High-Rise Flare Jeans
Agolde Leena Jeans
Old Navy Mid-Rise Wow Bootcut Jeans
American Eagle Next Level High-Waisted Skinny Kick Jeans
6. Pintuck jeansFrom left: Bally, Prabal Gurung, Ulla Johnson
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On the runways and among Glamour editors, the consensus is clear: Seamed jeans are one of 2025’s coolest, most unexpected takes on denim. Everyone from preppy-cool Bally to boho-chic Ulla Johnson showed the creased construction for spring. Fashion people, meanwhile, have embraced front seams for a dressy, work-friendly look. Subtle as they are, the details on these pairs will make any outfit look polished—even if you’re just wearing the same T-shirt and white sneakers you always do.
Grapent Front-Seam Jeans
Banana Republic Pintuck Jeans
Madewell Superwide-Leg Trouser Jeans
Lee Legendary Wide-Leg Seamed Crop Capri Jeans
Uniqlo Wide Trouser Jeans
Hidden Jeans Seamed Wide-Leg Jeans
7. Long jortsFrom left: Skall Studio, Copenhagen Fashion Week, OpéraSPORT
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After starting to trend last summer, it’s already clear that oversized jorts are poised to reign in the warmer months of 2025. (Trust me: When the Copenhagen girls are into something, it’s basically guaranteed to jump over here in a year or two, and the three examples above are all the proof I need.) These extra-long pairs perform exactly the same function as midi-skirts with even more coverage and movement, so consider investing now and wearing them before summer hits. Style your pair with an oversized leather jacket and loafers or go with a trench coat and knee-high boots that just kiss the hemline—perfection.
Zara Woman Collection Long Denim Shorts
Edikted Low-Rise Denim Bermuda Shorts
Levi’s Baggy Dad Shorts
SweatyRocks High-Rise Jean Shorts
Madewell Bermuda Denim Shorts
Mango Straight-Fit Denim Bermuda Shorts
