Denim Silhouettes
Denim never takes a season off, but this spring’s trends give the classic staple a fresh update. Think sculptural barrel legs, relaxed straight cuts, and the unexpected comeback of low-rise fits. Ready to live the jean dream? Discover this season's best silhouettes, below.
Barrel Jeans
If there's such a thing as a universally flattering cut for jeans, it's a barrel leg (a.k.a. horseshoe, balloon, carrot, curved). The style has enough structure to stay chic without overwhelming your frame or feeling too baggy, and the cut came seemingly out of nowhere. Barrel legs, where have you been all our lives? Never leave.
Flares
If Kendrick's halftime show denim is still on your mind, you're not alone. The resurrection of the flare goes hand in hand with the current boho revival. Styling here is key—choose boots or heels over sneakers to elevate the look away from the fashion failures of the 2010s.
Jorts
We love an oversized, Bermuda-style jean short for transitioning into summer and beyond. Consider them a substitute for a miniskirt, paired perfectly with a bathing suit top or a leather jacket with loafers.
Wide Leg
Sorry to whoever keeps trying to bring back skinny jeans, but loose, flowing styles continue to win the day. Don't overdo it, though. There's a fine line between cartoonishly large (anyone remember JNCOs?) and stylishly chic.
Straight
A nod to the '90s, straight-leg denim is classic and easy to dress up or down. Note that these can easily veer into standing-only jeans territory. If you're hoping to sit, look for a bit of stretch in the fabric.
Low Rise
You'll have to pry high-rise jeans from my cold, dead Millennial hands, but I can admit that the lower-slung styles are back in the zeitgeist. By this, I do not mean a Y2K skinny jean stretched across your hip bones, but instead an effortless, slouchy feel that works well with wide-leg and barrel-leg cuts.
