As far as celebrities go, Olivia Wilde is one that we always look to for denim inspiration. She wears jeans a lot—even on the red carpet from time to time. Flared, straight-leg, baggy, skinny—you name it and she's worn it. But for a day out and about in Los Angeles earlier this week, Wilde wore a style that's new for her, and it's one that always comes back around: sailor jeans.Sailor jeans are basically high-waisted jeans that are fitted at the top and wide-leg toward the bottom. They oft...
One of my favorite outfit formulas is a blazer, jeans, and some sort of simple top. It’s effortless, chic, and works for so many occasions. When friends or family ask for recommendations of easy ensembles to try, this is one that always makes the list. Now, in reference to the specific cuts of the jeans and blazers, that sometimes varies based on the season. Currently, it’s a more oversize blazer, in general. For jeans, there are four denim silhouettes I like best. Although, basically ever...
These days, it seems like denim washes, fits, and rises cycle through periods of popularity every week rather than a decade. (Remember actual trend cycles? Me neither.) Because of that, reporting on such changes in the jeans space can, at times, feel repetitive. I'm not going to do that. Instead, I've chosen to focus my time and energy on the ways that chic people are wearing their jeans as opposed to the types of jeans they're wearing. And in 2023, there's one particular styling method t...
As a former California girl turned New Yorker I have an everlasting love for a great pair of jeans. I have tried every denim brand you can think of from luxe denim to classic under $100 affordable brands and no matter which you prefer I think we can all agree that having an arsenal of great ways to style jeans is essential. I’m a big fan of styling denim for almost any occasion, which with the casual nature of jeans that can be a challenge but there are so many ways to make a great pair of j...