Like all things ‘90s, baggy jeans are back. And we’re here to tell you they're equal parts stylish and comfy. At London Fashion Week, they edged out the straight-leg - and the skinny, with show-goers wearing them with frou-frou blouses and slick vinyl blazers.
Baggy jeans are already big news in the world of celebrities. Kylie Jenner just wore a pair in New York. Her jeans were more fitted on the thigh but baggy at the bottom - and looked kind of effortless with her barely-buttoned cardigan and big overcoat. Bella Hadid is also a fan. She's been wearing her loose jeans with a leather blazer, slim shades and a shoulder bag – the ultimate nod to the '90s. So, how else can you wear baggy jeans this autumn?
How To Style Baggy Jeans
The all-over baggy style instantly looks quite casual, but that doesn't mean you can't dress them up. Charlotte Groeneveld (who you'll know as @thefashionguitar, below) styles hers with a fitted bouclé jacket and sleek top-handle bag and sticks to the laid-back look from the waist down with trainers. (She's left her tee untucked, but a more fitted tank or crew-neck jumper once it's colder will help balance out the baggy.)
Speaking of knitwear, the natural progression as temperatures drop will be to swap the tank top you've worn all summer for a cosy knit. And opting for a slightly darker denim or adding glossy accessories is a way to make these slouchy jeans feel more grown-up. Xiayan Guo (below) shows us how to execute this look to perfection with a chain-link clutch and point-toe pumps.
If you're happy to keep the laidback look, though, that's okay too. And this street-styler shows how a shoulder-robed knit, with a chunky belt and boots is the way to do it. When it gets cooler, this would be just as good with a trench or wrap coat, too, and you can swap the black stompers for sleeker kitten heeled boot if you're heading out.
Talking of when the temperatures drop, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson has found the best way to style baggy jeans later in the year. And it's all about layers, layers and more layers. Go for a double denim hit with a jacket and throw on your favourite faux-fur teddy coat for the ultimate cosy feel.
Now you know how to style baggy jeans for autumn, we're here to let you know the pairs that'll make you stray from your usual straight-leg styles. The high street has come through with some of the best iterations being from Mango, H&M and Zara, and of course we can always rely on the likes of Raey, Frame and Gap to deliver some of the best jeans around. Shop the best baggy jeans below.
SHOP: The Best Baggy Jeans
H&M+, 90s Baggy Jeans
H&M's baggy jeans have a straight silhouette that doesn't puddle at the ankle so they're ideal for wearing with chunky trainers or ankle boots.
Frame, Le Baggy High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
These flared and baggy jeans from Frame - a fashion-editor favourite - are super loose on the leg so can be balanced out with a cropped cardigan or puffer jacket when it turns cold.
Gap, High Rise '90s Loose Jeans
Gap's high-rise jeans are a personal favourite - and this loose version is just on the right side of baggy.
Good America, 90s Loose Raw Hem
Good American's homage to the '90s - with its loose legs and raw hems - is right up our street.
Zara, The 90s Full Length Jeans
Proof that baggy jeans look brilliant with heels.
Calvin Klein, 90's Straight Jeans
Whether or not you dare to let some elastic peek out is entirely at your discretion, but these baggy jeans are a perfect example of the genre.
Raey, Drop Organic-Cotton Low-Rise Baggy Jeans
Raey has always made great baggy jeans - and this low-rise pair is ticking the effortless box.
Mother, High Waisted Spinner Skimp
Mother is another fashion-editor favourite and the length of these loose jeans is ideal if you like to flash a bit of ankle.