While your sights may still be set on picking up summer items (you know, cropped blouses, Bermuda shorts, toe-ring sandals, etc.), it’s actually the perfect time to start stocking up on denim. Scoring a few fresh pairs of jeans is a rite of passage come fall, easing the transition to colder temps. And this year, everything from old-school styles to modern hems are trending so you’ll have plenty of options.
Dying to flaunt your new pair of white boots? Cropped flares have got you (but not your shoes) covered. Dead set on practicing your tucking abilities? Go with jeans boasting bold waistbands, a trend practically every denim brand has embraced from belted to crisscross bands. (Sure, they make it harder to go to the bathroom when you’re desperate, but it’s a sacrifice we’re willing to make.)
Here are the seven denim trends set to be big for fall. Feel free to pick up one of each.
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Fall 2018 Denim
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Straightforward
Topshop Moto Mid Blue New Boyfriend Jeans, $80 at Topshop
Straight-leg jeans are classics for a reason. Their streamlined silhouette is still roomy in the legs, providing a nice antidote to the (now former) super skinny trend.
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Straightforward
& Other Stories Straight Mid Rise Jeans, $85 at & Other Stories
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Straightforward
Eckhaus Latta El Straight Leg Jean, $290 at Need Supply Co.
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Straightforward
Levi’s 414 Classic Straight Jeans, $59.50 at Levi’s
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Straightforward
Mother The Insider Ankle, $228 at Mother
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Vintage-Style Flares
Goop x Frame Slim Palazzo, $265 at Frame
While not quite bell-bottoms, these flares definitely give off retro vibes. Best to pair with heeled shoes to avoid any tripping hazards.
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Vintage-Style Flares
Mother The Tomcat Roller Chew, $245 at Mother
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Vintage-Style Flares
Violeta by Mango Flared Jeans, $39.99 at Mango
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Vintage-Style Flares
Citizens of Humanity Cherie High Waist Bell Jeans, $238 at Nordstrom
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Vintage-Style Flares
Topshop Moto Mid Stone Jamie Flares, $75 at Topshop
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Cropped Flares (aka Kick Flares)
RE/DONE High Rise Crop Flare, $104 at Totokaelo
Give your fall wardrobe a little kick with cropped flares. Make sure the flares rest right above your ankles and wear with your favorite pair of look-at-me shoes.
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Cropped Flares (aka Kick Flares)
Current/Elliott The High Waist Kick Jean, $248 at Current/Elliott
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Cropped Flares (aka Kick Flares)
J Brand Joan High-Rise Wide-Leg Crop, $228 at J Brand
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Cropped Flares (aka Kick Flares)
M.i.h Jeans Marrakesh Jean, $255 at M.i.h Jeans
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Cropped Flares (aka Kick Flares)
Frame Le Crop Flare Raw Edge, $245 at Frame
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Step Hem
Madewell The Perfect Summer Frayed High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $115 at Net-a-Porter
The mullet style is one of Selena Gomez's faves. It's another great way to show off your fancy footwear.
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Step Hem
Marina Rinaldi x Ashley Graham Idrante Step-Hem Slim-Leg Jeans, $107.50 at Bloomingdale’s
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Step Hem
Frame Le High Straight High Waist Staggered Hem Jeans, $205 at Nordstrom
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Step Hem
GRLFRND Helena Straight Leg Jean, $228 at Revolve
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Step Hem
J Brand Wynne High-Rise Cropped Straight, $228 at J Brand
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Side Striped
Zara Side Stripe Jeans Z1975, $45.90 at Zara
Show your stripes on the side for fall. The racer/motocross style adds some visual interest to your trusty blues, but can be hard to style. Don't worry about matching your top to the color of the stripe, clashing is actually advisable here.
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Side Striped
Mango Contrasting Trims Straight Jeans, $59.99 at Mango
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Side Striped
Palm Angels Striped Grosgrain-Trimmed High-Rise Slim-Leg Jeans, $595 at Net-a-Porter
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Side Striped
RE/DONE High Rise Relaxed Zip Crop, $345 at Need Supply Co.
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Side Striped
L'Agence Danica Striped High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, $295 at Net-a-Porter
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Mom Jeans
& Other Stories Mom Denim, $85 at & Other Stories
Yup, they're sticking around for another season. It takes a lot of confidence to rock mom jeans so make them the focus by keeping your top minimal.
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Mom Jeans
The Frankie Shop High-Waisted Bleached Denim Jeans, $76 at The Frankie Shop
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Mom Jeans
Violeta by Mango Mom-Fit Jeans, $39.99 at Mango
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Mom Jeans
BDG High-Rise Pleated Carrot Jean, $64 at Urban Outfitters
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Mom Jeans
Zara New Mom Stone Blue Jeans, $49.90 at Zara
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Waistbands Worth Showing Off
Alexander Wang Cult Duo Layered Distressed High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans, $325 at Net-a-Porter
It used to be that you only had two choices when it came to the top half of your jeans: zipper or button fly. Nowadays, designers are coming up with new and quirky ways to fashion waistbands, from layered to asymmetrical. This is where the art of tucking comes in handy.
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Waistbands Worth Showing Off
AGOLDE Criss Cross Upsized Jean, $178 at AGOLDE
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Waistbands Worth Showing Off
Which We Want Hana Lace Jeans, $22.99 at Need Supply Co.
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Waistbands Worth Showing Off
Zara Z1975 Belted Jeans, $49.90 at Zara
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Waistbands Worth Showing Off
Y/Project Asymmetric Straight-Leg Jeans, $600 at Net-a-Porter
