I'm 32, and These Are the Jean Styles I Wear Constantly
There are few wardrobe staples as intimate to one's personal style as denim. I've been wearing jeans since I can remember, my first pair being overalls from OshKosh B'gosh, naturally. Throughout my teen years, I participated in the dangerously low-slung styles spotted on the early aught stars of the day, like Christina Aguilera and Lindsay Lohan. While I was in college, super-distressed boyfriend jeans were all the rage, so I followed suit. In other words, my jeans have punctuated the different fashion moments of my life and vice versa.
Now that I'm in my 30s, denim has taken on a new form. For starters, I've bid farewell to anything distressed. Ripped jeans and I don't jive well anymore. I have also chosen to favor comfort and what I think looks good, even if it might be considered "man-repelling."
Additionally, through my years of experience with denim, I've come to learn which brands work most harmoniously with my body. All this is to say when Levi's tapped me to come to check out its newly opened pop-up in Miami, I practically left skidmarks heading to the airport. The iconic brand has long been my go-to for affordable, classic denim and many of their signature silhouettes fall into the umbrella of what I consider my 30s-friendly styles. The Haus is located in Miami's Wynwood Arts District and is open through February 29 (the launch day was December 5 to coincide with Art Basel). If you happen to be in the area, it's a beautiful two-level retail and customization shop that's a denim-lovers paradise (address here).
Ahead, see which styles from the pop-up are the jeans I wear all of the time and shop your favorites—whether you're 32, 20-something, or 60 and beyond.
If I had to describe my favorite jeans style, it would be a mom from the 1990s with a pinch of Japanese influence. These Balloon Jeans hit on all of those major talking points: they have a flattering high-rise, the leg silhouette is architectural, and they feel like the perfect balance between modern and retro. They're the kind of jeans you can wear with a sweater and slingback heels for a date but can also style with a T-shirt and sandals on the weekend and look effortlessly chic in. Oh so versatile, oh so cool.Winter Styling Tip: Tuck a turtleneck into your Balloon Jeans and layer a V-neck sweater on top. To finish, add a camel coat and python-print ankle boots.I've grown increasingly enamored with wide-leg jeans over the last few years. While the excess fabric initially felt cumbersome, I've realized this often makes way for a more statement-making outfit. Plus, the high rise does wonders for my bum.Obviously, these Ribcage Wide-Leg Jeans were no match for my flat sandals, but I'll be wearing them this winter with everything from cowboy boots to sneakers. If you're new to wide-leg jeans, then start with this easy combination: Slip into your favorite bodysuit (preferably a turtleneck version for warmth) and finish with a blazer, the jeans, and a pair of heeled boots.Winter Styling Tip: Think out of the box and layer a tunic shirt over your wide-leg jeans for interesting proportions. To finish, add a boxy blazer and platform boots.You don't need to be in your 30s to know just how amazing straight-leg jeans are, but for some reason, this sentiment seemed to really ring true once I started this new decade of life. The silhouette is similar to trousers, so it's not too tight and it also pairs well with everything from loafers to heels to boots. This pair, in particular, is my dream shade of indigo, and the lack of whiskering and distressing feels polished and effortless.Winter Styling Tip: Wear with a Fair Isle sweater, sheer socks, and block-heel loafers for a holiday dinner outfit that's equal parts cute and casual.Okay, so this one is sort of a lie. I don't actually wear skinny jeans constantly. In fact, I've become rather averse to the denim silhouette in the recent past. Chalk it up to not wanting my legs to feel like they're being choked all day or the fact that I don't need every curve of my legs and bum to be visible, but I just don't love them. However, I begrudgingly tried these on and once snapping a photo of myself realized one very important fact: You're never too old to wear skinny jeans.That being said, if you're like me and worry about looking a tad too young in your skinnies, think like a French girl and layer your most polished separates on top for an unstudied finish.Winter Styling Tip: Pair your skinny jeans with a plaid blazer and cashmere sweater for a French-girl combination. To finish, add white ribbed socks and Penny loafers.
If you're into fashion and an avid TikTok scroller, you've probably come across the viral and somewhat controversial Coperni one-leg jeans . People who got their hands on them are asking followers how they should style them - and even whether or not they should keep them. Those who are still on a waitlist or are simply curious about the trend are going so far as to DIY the jeans by taking a scissor to one leg of an old pair. I, on the other hand, dared to step into the Romeo Hunte Black One Leg Pant ($232, originally $725), an alternative take on the same silhouette that's even more eye-catching (which, how is that possible?). These jeans were, without a doubt, one of the most polarizing looks I've ever worn - and I've tried some pretty divisive clothing, from Skims butt-enhancing shapewear to the brand's famous push-up nipple bra , and many a sheer naked dress . After wearing the jeans around town to run errands and obviously attracting some attention (st...
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Never have we been more envious of an inanimate object than when Pedro Pascal stepped out in a sparkly cardigan this week. As soon as we saw him walking the streets of London wearing the glittery knit, we longed to swap places with it - to be enrobing the heartthrob, catching the attention of random passersby, sparking internet discourse, and ultimately taking responsibility for his style breakout. Pascal has been serving look after look while promoting " The Last of Us " season one and "The Mandalorian" season three this year, working with stylists Julie Ragolia and Fabio Immediato . His latest came on Feb. 23 when he arrived to a radio interview wearing the shiny cardigan in question: a long button-down sweater made of silver foil yarn and created by menswear label 4SDesigns. He layered it over a sheer brown tank top and finished the look with black pants, leather boots, and his usual chunky-framed glasses. Just one day prior, the actor stopped by a photo call...
