These Chic Outfits Prove Skinny Jeans Aren't Dead in 2020
While I’d personally consider skinny jeans to be a classic wardrobe staple, the denim style continues to be polarising, with many opting for more forward cuts like flares. And while it’s true that fashion people gravitate toward non-skinnies, they continue to crop up regardless of what those in fashion love. That’s right: After scrolling through Instagram, I noticed a range of It girls wearing their skinny jeans proudly. But rather than styling them in a standard way, they opted to mix in 2020 trends for directional fits. To show you what I mean, I’ve curated an edit of the coolest outfits in question for you below. Keep scrolling for a bit of visual and shopping inspiration to help you breathe new life into your trusty skinnies this year.
Style tip: Embrace the 2020 fashion-girl uniform with a slouchy blazer, crew-neck sweater, skinnies and knee-high boots.
Style tip: Denim on denim is always a good idea. Add a classic white T-shirt and square-toe ankle boots, and you’re set.
Style tip: Stand out by pairing black skinny jeans with of-the-moment flat boots and an oversized shearling coat. A fun beret will bring a playful bonus to the vibe.
Style tip: Keep it laid-back yet posh with faded black jeans, an oversized button-down tied in the front and patterned slingbacks.
Style tip: A dress over jeans feels incredibly high-concept but is quite simple to put together.
Style tip: Bring a cool edge to light-wash skinny jeans with a moto jacket and contrasting white ankle boots.
Style tip: Into white skinny jeans? Make them pop with a cropped black cardigan and cream ankle boots.
Style tip: Further proof that the blazer and skinny jean formula just works.
Style tip: Skinnies, a turtleneck and tan booties totally works on its own, but the addition of a checked duster coat makes the entire outfit feel even more special.
Style tip: If you live somewhere a bit warmer, consider teaming your skinnies with a vibrant red top and sandals for an easy yet impactful silhouette.
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Next up, check out the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you need to know.
This piece originally appeared on Who What Wear U.S.
Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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