The 15 Best Ankle Jeans to Make Room for in Your Fall Wardrobe

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With summer now in the rearview, it’s finally time to think about refreshing our denim drawers. And yes, while jeans are a year-round staple, the shift into fall always inspires me to make a few new additions to my rotation.

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For the past few years, baggy silhouettes have commanded the spotlight, with hems grazing the floor and barely a glimpse of your shoes in sight. And don’t get me wrong, I still love an oversized jean, but lately, I’ve found myself drawn to shorter and shorter denim. Maybe it has something to do with the return of that ’90s model-off-duty look, where jeans are meant to be lived in rather than perfectly styled. Whatever the reason, ankles are back on display, and all the It girls seem to be catching on, too.

There’s something so effortlessly chic about a jean that hits just above the ankle. It feels a little nostalgic, refreshingly simple, and surprisingly easy to style. While full-length denim tends to conceal your shoes, an ankle-length cut makes them part of the outfit. It’s especially useful on those mornings when you don’t have time to put much thought into your look and just need to throw something on. After all, the shorter length does some of the styling for you.

As a 5’0” girl, I know firsthand that “ankle length” isn’t quite as straightforward as it sounds. But it’s less about an exact measurement and more about where the jean falls and the proportions it creates. From the classic denim offerings of Levi’s and Gap to Prada’s more elevated take, shop the chicest ankle-length jeans below.

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