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September 11, 2026

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Just Wear This

There’s no shame in wearing jeans and a tee every day — so it’s worth adding a pair or two to your lineup. These styles feel fresh for the new year.

The Bowed Jeans

We The Free Fable Low-Rise Twisted Bowed Jeans

A slightly subtler silhouette than a barrel-leg, but just as effortlessly cool.

$128 at Free People

We The Free Fable Low-Rise Twisted Bowed Jeans

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(1) Oak + Fort V-Neck Button Front Sweater with Waist Tie (2) Freja Miro Bag Black Croc (3) Jenny Bird Rue Pendant Necklace (4) Sam Edelman Emory Pointed Toe Ballet Flat

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The Baggy Jeans

The Low-Rise Loose Jean

This pair will convince you that baggy jeans can actually be flattering.

$148 at Madewell

The Low-Rise Loose Jean

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(1) Reformation Lennon Jacket (2) Adidas Taekwondo Mei (3) Coach Outlet Ashton Bag (4) Mejuri Organic Dôme Nesting Ring Set

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The Carpenter Jeans

Painter Jean

Workwear jeans are trending.

$168 at J.Crew

Painter Jean

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(1) J.Crew Agnes Blazer (2) Banana Republic Leather Barrel Bag (3) Madewell Medium Silk Bandana (4) Tony Bianco Glacier Mule Loafer

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The Straight-Leg Jeans

501 '90s Jeans

This ‘90-inspired silhouette is your shortcut to model-off-duty style.

$110 at Levi’s

501 '90s Jeans

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(1) Good American The Denim Easy Shirt (2) Dolce Vita Nesly Booties (3) Staud Ollie Zip Leather Shoulder Bag (4) Baublebar Shiloh Gold Earrings

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The Wide-Leg Jeans

High Rise Wide Leg Jean

For the high-waisted loyalists.

$90 at Abercrombie & Fitch

High Rise Wide Leg Jean

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(1) Aritzia Serif Satin Camisole (2) Aldo Madalyn Heeled Mule (3) Kara Yoo Mila II Necklace with Fireball Pearl (4) Steve Madden Sabine Bag Zebra

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The Pull-On Jeans

Mid Rise UltraSoft Easy Baggy Jeans

Why wear jeans when you can wear sweatpants that look like jeans?

$62 at Gap

Mid Rise UltraSoft Easy Baggy Jeans

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(1) Rothy’s The Penny Clog (2) Quince Esme Suede Shoulder Bag (3) Aritzia Golightly Cardigan (4)