How to Style Trouser Jeans

published 12 August 19

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If you love “wearing the pants” (i.e. the in-charge feeling a wide leg jean gives you), then get even bossier with trouser jeans. The long line and clean front pleating of this style is a done deal for daytime, but also has a softer side, seamlessly transitioning to happy hour and the dog park.

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Jeans, Denim, Clothing, Street fashion, Botany, Fashion, Outerwear, Tree, Textile, Jacket, — Dior blazer, Theory tank, Goldsign jeans, Roger Vivier shoes, Hugo Boss bag, Pascale necklace.

Build out a suiting look (but cooler) by pairing trouser jeans with a graphic blazer and easy knit tank. The clean length is serious, so have some fun by adding a statement shoe with a strong accent and—BAM!—you’re good to take names all day long.

Dior Double Breasted Bar Jacket

Theory Drop Needle Tank

Derek Lam Charlotte High Waist Flare Jean

Roger Vivier Très Vivier Ballerinas

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Room, Shoulder, Flooring, Hearth, — Brock top, Goldsign jeans, Ippolita earrings, Stuart Weitzman shoes, Ippolita bangle.

Play off the rigidity of this style with a super feminine top, like this ruched tank. Then, add a low-heel pump in a bright color that peeks out from under the hem. Try matching your lip shade to that poppy hue for an extra power punch.

Papiro Plaid Pleated Wool-Blend Crop Top

Derek Lam Charlotte High Waist Flare Jean

Stuart Weitzman The Leigh 95 Pump

Ippolita Long Linear Drop With Satellite Beads in 18K Gold NOVA

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Ceiling, Room, Lobby, Lighting, Interior design, Living room, House, Building, Chandelier, Floor, — Batsheva shirt, Goldsign jeans, Sarah Chloe earrings, Tretorn sneakers, Simon G bangles, Amazon.

Who says tailoring has to be all done up? This style can carry you into the weekend if coupled with a retro sneaker and easy cotton blouse. And here's a fit tip: You'll get more mileage out of these jeans if the length is versatile enough to wear with a low heel and a sneaker; take this into consideration when tailoring.

Batsheva Strawberry-Print Cotton Wrap Jacket

Derek Lam Charlotte High Waist Flare Jean

Tretorn NYLITE28PLUS

Amazon Reusable Grocery Mesh Bags

Arm, Muscle, Font, Illustration, Line art, Press up, Clip art, Coloring book, Graphics,

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Julia Gall

Julia Gall is the former Style Director at Marie Claire, covering all things fashion, as well as styling tips, wardrobe upkeep and sustainability. Check her out at @juliasgall.