How Do I Wear Barrel Jeans?
2 min readI’m a barrel jeans lover. I know stovepipe and cigarette silhouettes are having a moment in the spotlight, but I’m still here wearing my barrels, and I won’t apologize for it! But I regularly hear the feedback that barrel jeans can be intimidating to style. How does one wear them?
It’s really not as hard as it may seem—I promise. If I can do it, so can you. Ahead, find six barrel jean outfit ideas to try this spring.
With a Button-Up
Is there anything more effortless than a half-buttoned poplin shirt? Take a page from Katie Holmes’s book and pair this outfit with a canvas-and-leather bag and chunky sunglasses.
Alex Mill Jo Striped Shirt
Levi’s Cinch Barrel Lightweight Jeans
Tony Bianco Brash Flat
JW PEI Hana Tote Bag
Boxy on Top
I’ve adapted Jennifer Lopez’s winter look to be a tad more spring-friendly here. It might seem counterintuitive to pair a billowing top with billowing bottoms, but the result is pretty cool.
Dôen Pascale Chore Jacket
Aimé Leon Dore Vintage Cotton T-Shirt
Free People Good Luck Barrel Jeans
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70
Matching Set
Matching denim sets aren’t always easy to come by, but if you can find one, they make for great pieces to have in your wardrobe.
Rag & Bone Poppy Top
Rag & Bone Charlie High-Rise Barrel Jean
Anthropologie Anglo Tie Sailor Hat
Fendi Mini Nano Baguette Bag
Back to Basics
This Kendall Jenner outfit is among the easiest to recreate. Slip into a pair of black ballet flats, or spice it up with statement sneakers.
H&M Blue Light Eyeglasses
Joe’s Jeans The Baby Tee
Frame The Bow
Coach Kisslock Barrel Bag 28
With a Blazer
I love a good blazer, especially this time of year. Wear this look to the office during the day and to happy hour, come five o’clock.
Eterne ’90s Tank
Agolde Arc Criss Cross Jeans
Mango Double-Breasted Suit Jacket
Dolce Vita Doreen Heels
Cuffed
During this transitional season, you can’t go wrong with a black bodysuit and cuffed jeans. Add in a pair of shield sunglasses to make the look feel even more on-trend.
Aire x Von Dutch Blackout Sunglasses
Naked Wardrobe Naked Long Sleeve Bodysuit
Everlane The Way-High Curve Jean
Banana Republic Factory Vegan Leather East West Top Handle Bag
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