The Most Wearable Jean Trends This Fall, According to Celebrities

Mar. 15, 2025

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Wide-Leg Jeans

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Pleated Jean Trousers

If there’s one wardrobe staple worth investing in, it’s asolid pair of jeans.

A good pair of jeans is an easy choice for date nights, after-school pickups, and casual work events because they help you look put together, whether or not you really feel that way. But which jeans are worth buying right now? We turned toJennifer Lopez,Reese Witherspoon,Sarah Jessica Parker, and more celebrities to find out.

Best Celeb-Inspired Jeans to Shop NowEverlane Utility Barrel Jean, $118;everlane.comOld Navy High-Waisted Wow Wide-Leg Jean, $29 (orig. $36.99);oldnavy.comAbercrombie Ultra High-Rise 90s Straight Jean with Vent Hem, $99;abercrombie.comNYDJ Marilyn Frayed Button Jeans, $119;nordstrom.comMadewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Jean, $109.99 (orig. $138);madewell.com

Best Celeb-Inspired Jeans to Shop Now

Everlane Utility Barrel Jean, $118;everlane.comOld Navy High-Waisted Wow Wide-Leg Jean, $29 (orig. $36.99);oldnavy.comAbercrombie Ultra High-Rise 90s Straight Jean with Vent Hem, $99;abercrombie.comNYDJ Marilyn Frayed Button Jeans, $119;nordstrom.comMadewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Jean, $109.99 (orig. $138);madewell.com

According to Hollywood,wide-leg jeansarein. (Sorry, skinny lovers!) Offering a bit more room than boot-cut styles, they’re comfortable for all-day wear. And as stylish stars have demonstrated, there are so many variations on wide-leg jeans that are worth adding to your closet.

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Serena Williamsstepped out at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in July wearing a $650 pair ofJW Anderson workwear jeans. Thisred carpet appearancecemented the barrel jean style we’re sure to see everywhere this fall.

Barrel jeans offer a wide leg and relaxed look, and Williams' designer pair has playful lines and cargo details that are a step above typical cargo pants. These Everlane barrel jeans offer a similar take, but are more utilitarian.

Everlane The Utility Barrel Jeans

Everlane

$118 at Everlane.com

According to reviewers, these jeans “go with everything” and are especially great forthose with curves. One shopper loved that these jeans nod to the popular wide-leg style without being “unreasonably wide,” and several others wrote that they own the jeans in multiple colors.

Pilcro Heritage Curve Barrel Jeans

Anthropologie

$148 at Anthropologie

If you’re looking for a bit more width, opt for these Pilcro barrel jeans from Anthropologie. The structured lines, faux pleats, and square cargo pockets are a recipe for compliments, and they come in regular, tall, petite, and plus sizes.

Agolde Luna Piece Barrel Jeans

Nordstrom

$258 at Nordstrom

If you’re willing to invest in barrel jeans, this option from Agolde won’t let you down. The two-toned denim is an excellent option for a chic girls' night out, and it’s still half the price of Williams' look.

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While filmingThe Morning Show, Reese Witherspoon stepped out in denim that we can only describe as the epitome of classic wide-leg jeans. This is the first style you should add to your cart (if they’re not already in your fall wardrobe).

For an office-appropriate outfit, pair this style with an elegant blouse like the oneNicole Kidman recently woreat the Paris Olympics. If you’re embarking on a casual family outing, a simple striped teelike Jennifer Garner’scan complete the look.

Old Navy High-Waisted Wow Wide-Leg Jeans

Old Navy

$37$29 at Old Navy

You can copy Witherspoon’s on-set look for less than $30 with this high-waisted wide-leg jean from Old Navy. Reviewers have praised the “excellent fit” and note that the slight stretch accentuates curves in all the right places. This style comes in seven colors — including white and indigo — and is available in petite and tall sizes, too.

Hint of Blue Myra Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

$69 at Nordstrom

These under-$75 wide-leg jeans are a solid choice for those looking for a slightly darker pair. Shoppers say they are even “booty lifting,” and, when paired with heels, they’re an excellent option for more upscale events.

Chico’s High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Chico’s

$99$75 at Chicos.com

Chico’s is famous for its best-sellingTraveler Pants, but the brand’s jeans are just as comfy and chic. This wide-leg style is a great everyday option, and it comes in both regular and petite sizing.

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Wide-leg jeans are undoubtedly invading the streets, but we’re spotting other notable denim details on celebrities, like the split-hem style Sarah Jessica Parker wore while filming the upcoming season ofAnd Just Like That.

She’s not the only one stepping out in pants like these: Katie Holmes wore a$4,050 pair of split-hem Chanel pantsthis year. But don’t worry: The split-hem denim styles we found aremuchmore affordable.

7 for All Mankind Tailorless Luxe Vintage Bootcut Jeans

Seven for All Mankind

$228$114 at 7forallmankind.com

While creating a split hem on your own might be tempting, we suggest saving your DIY skills for other projects and leaving this one to the professionals. This pair from 7 for All Mankind has a perfectly placed interior slit that mimics SJP’s — and they’re half-off right now.

Abercrombie Ultra High Rise Vent Hem Jeans

Abercrombie & Fitch

$99$59 at Abercrombie.com

This particular style has a “vent hem” on the outside of the jeans, which is great for showing off your favoritecomfy sneakersor strappy heels.

Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Split Hem Jeans

Free People

$298 at Freepeople.com

If you want to pair ultra-wide denim with a split hem, these Citizens of Humanity jeans are for you. They’re an investment, but like any good piece, the cost per wear is justifiable when they’re a part of your everyday rotation.

We’ll say it: Button-fly jeans are cool. Take a page fromNatalie Portman, who wore them while filmingThe Viewin NYC this July. With square-toed heels, a classic white sweater, and aroomy tote, theBlack Swanstar could take this versatile look anywhere. We can see this easy uniform at so many fall activities, like PTA meetings and pumpkin patch vists.

NYDJ Marilyn Button Straight Leg Jeans

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These NYDJ button-fly jeans are a great alternative for those who aren’t ready to go all-in on wide-leg denim. The straight-leg and frayed hem keep these jeans casual while the stretchy fabric keeps them comfortable.

Just addcomfortable ballet flats, and you’re ready for the day.

Paige Alexis High-Waisted Ankle Barrel Jeans

$249$174 at Nordstrom

Looking to pair the popular barrel style with a button fly? These Paige jeans are your best bet — and they’re 30 percent off right now.

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Jennifer Lopez can pull off pretty much any trend, but we’ve recently seen her inseveral wide-leg jean looks, including this pleated trouser style. Pleated jean trousers are essentially wide-leg jeans crossed with business-style trousers, making them appropriate for the office when paired with a button-down or simple sweater.

Pleated jean trousers can be as casual as any other basic pair of jeans when worn with yourfavorite pair of Uggsand a simple turtleneck, as Lopez demonstrates above.

Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Jeans

Madewell

$138$110 at Madewell

Madewell has avast denim collection, and these pleated jeans are best-sellers for a reason. Reviewers state they’re “super flattering” and “comfy.” We can’t ask for more than that.

J.Crew Wide-Leg Essential Jeans

J.Crew

$128$76 at J. Crew

White or regular wash? Petite, tall, or classic fit? Size 23 or 37? J. Crew offers this pleated style in all of the above. One shopper called these the “perfect” pair of jeans, while another loved that “the pleats are slimming.” Plus, they’re on sale.

Joe’s The Pleated Denim Trousers

$268 at Nordstrom

Aside from the button-fly detail, these Joe’s jeans are the most similar to Lopez’s pleated jean trouser style. Reviewers note that they are very wide in the leg, so if you’re looking for ultra-wide-leg jeans with pleated trouser details, these are the ones for you.

source: people.com