How To Wear Baggy Jeans Like The Street-Style Set
Baggy jeans have dominated the runways for several seasons now – good news for loungewear fans in the market for an alternative to sweatpants. Naturally, the street-style crowd has embraced the denim trend en masse. Take former cover star Mona Tougaard, who has made relaxed jeans her wardrobe staple, nipping between the spring/summer 2022 Milan shows in dark jeans, a grey hoodie, colourful sneakers, and a bucket hat. Take denim inspiration from the model – and her fellow stylish show-goers – below.
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde1/14Go for grunge
For grungy appeal, look to dark grey denim. Pair with a tank top and loafers or sneakers for peak ’90s style.
2/14How to style…
Arket tank top, £15, available at Arket.com; The Attico high-waisted baggy jeans, £434, available at Mytheresa.com; Wandler Teresa leather shoulder bag, £588, available at Net-a-porter.com; Porte & Paire leather loafers, £73.50, available at Net-a-porter.com.
Acielle StyleDuMonde3/14Learn to love a low-rise
Low-rise jeans aren’t for everyone. But baggy jeans are the best way to try the divisive waistline – go a size up (or a few) so that they rest on your hips just right.
4/14How to style…
& Other Stories wool coat, £175, available at Stories.com; Raey Opa organic-cotton baggy boyfriend jeans, £140, available at Matchesfashion.com; Wolford jersey tank top, £75, available at Matchesfashion.com; By Far Amber shoulder bag, £331, available at Farfetch.com; Wandler leather backless loafers, £320, available at Matchesfashion.com.
Acielle StyleDuMonde5/14Give dark denim a try
Dark denim has a rigidity that offers endless styling possibilities. It can look super casual in the day but come evening, dress it up with heels and a party top.
6/14How to style…
Aries Temple sweatshirt, £185, available at Ariesarise.com; Balenciaga track panelled trainers, £725, available at Matchesfashion.com; JW Anderson crochet tote bag, £280, available at Net-a-porter.com; Nudie Clean Eileen heavy rinse jeans, £115, available at Nudiejeans.com.
Acielle StyleDuMonde7/14Add a heel
While baggy jeans look great with trainers, that’s not to say that a heel doesn’t work, too. Sandals are best: pick a pair that complement the hemline of your jeans.
8/14How to style…
Cos vest top, £12, available at Cosstores.com; Bottega Veneta boyfriend jeans, £685, available at Net-a-porter.com; Simone Rocha leather biker jacket, £1,995, available at Mytheresa.com; Jimmy Choo Maelie 70mm suede sandals, £450, available at Farfetch.com.
Photographed by Acielle / StyleDuMonde9/14Big up the bagginess
Find just the right amount of bagginess that works for you. Super-wide-legs are chic, especially when the excess fabric bunches at the bottom.
10/14How to style…
Jean Paul Gaultier semi-sheer trompe-l’œil-print mesh top, £280, available at Selfridges.com; Frame Le Baggy Palazzo high-rise wide-leg recycled cotton-blend denim jeans, £285, available at Selfridges.com; Balenciaga Hourglass bag, £1,490, available at Matchesfashion.com; Bottega Veneta supergloss square-toe leather mules, £620, available at Matchesfashion.com.
Acielle StyleDuMonde11/14It’s all about contrast
Bring contrast to your baggy jeans with a bodysuit or form-fitting top.
12/14How to style…
Prada quilted leather sandals, £850, available at Brownsfashion.com; Agolde bodysuit, £120, available at Net-a-porter.com; Re/Done The High Rise loose-fit jeans, £306, available at Farfetch.com; Cos oversized trench coat, £150, available at Cosstores.com.
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Acielle StyleDuMonde13/14The higher the waist…
High waists elongate your figure, giving the appearance of longer legs. Tuck in a T-shirt for maximum appeal.
14/14How to style…
Salomon XT-6 Advanced mesh trainers, £155, available at Matchesfashion.com; Sunspel classic T-shirt, £75, available at Sunspel.com; Monica Vinader chain necklace, £125, available at Monicavinader.com; Levi’s High Loose baggy jeans, £120, available at Levi.com.