Even the simplest styling hack can totally transform a look. Like cuffed baggy jeans, for example—a turned up or visible hem is a little extra but effective touch that we’ve seen trending both on the runways and on fashion influencers in the streets.
This small gesture—cuffing a pair of loose or wide-leg jeans—is so much more than it seems: Not only does it help balance the proportions of the pants, but it also shows off shoes that would otherwise be hidden. It’s the secret to making baggy jeans look a little more dressed up without losing the casual air that makes them so desirable.
Cuffed baggy jeans have been on trend this spring and summer 2025 thanks to brands like Coperni and Chanel, but we expect to see it continue well into fall. Just swap the light cotton tops for your favorite knits and tailored jackets to make the transition seamless. And don’t let anyone tell you that rolling up the pant legs is just a lazy way to avoid having the pants tailored: If you know fashion, then you know that the shape of the fold and the way the cuff plays off the shoe is the whole point here.
So, here’s how the fashion pros are styling their cuffed baggy jeans now.
Cuffed jeans with ballerina flats
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We’re seeing lots of cuffed jeans in dark tones on the streets because it makes for more of a contrast with the hem and visible seams. And when that cuff lands on top of a pair of chic ballet flats? Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.
Reformation Bex Super-Stretch High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
Everlane Day Ballet Flats
Baggy cuffed jeans with sneakers
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