You don’t need to retire your favorite denim just because the weekend’s over. Your hoodies may have to wait for Saturday, but you can absolutely learn how to style baggy jeans to be polished enough for the office. Take it from us: Fashion girls will remain loyal to the loosest fits in their closets this fall, and the current denim trends (that is, the ones people are actually wearing) prove that the baggier, the better.
Maybe that’s because a great pair of baggy jeans offers cool-girl points and almost limitless styling potential no matter where you’re headed. Depending on your mood, they can read elevated, edgy, sporty, or flirty. “Baggy jeans are more versatile than people think,” says Amaia Anderson, a stylist at Watson Style Group. “When styled with tailored, classic pieces, they feel chic rather than overly trendy and offer a comfortable alternative to more fitted denim.”
“You want to balance the relaxed fit of baggy jeans with polished pieces,” Anderson continues. “I pair mine with a crisp white button-down, loafers or a pointed toe heel, and drape a cardigan over my shoulders for an effortless, elevated look.” Ahead, several fresh ideas on how to style baggy jeans this fall.
1. Baggy jeans + blazer + trendy accessory
What could feel like too simple an outfit combo—blazer and jeans, a look you’ve probably worn countless times before—gets downright chic when you take a few swings with it. Instead of a plain blazer, why not a patterned or colored option? How about baggy jeans with a cuffed hem? And what if you finished it all off with an accessory of the moment (silk scarf, two-tone ballet flats, et al.)? The result is great for work, drinks with the girls, and dinner reservations alike.
