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Unpacking the Appeal

A single article of clothing can take the internet by storm.

Whether its the fit, trend, or color we just cant shake, some pieces hit different.

Close-up of model wearing We the Free Barrel Jeans and black crop top

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But what makes fashion go viral?

Plus, more on the trend, shopping, and styling details to satiate your style palate.

Few things seem to make a clothing item become a must-have quite like a bit of controversy.

model wearing black tie crop top with blue barrel jeans and black belt with silver buckle

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Ahead, we’re breaking down this wardrobe must-have’s statement-making appeal.

When it comes to footwear, stick withsneakers,loafers, orballet flats.

For anoffice sirenvibe, throw on a form-fitting tee or mock neck top with an oversized blazer.

Camila Morrone wearing black sunglasses, khaki trench coat, white cropped tank, blue barrel jeans

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Fashion is subjective, so you should ultimately style a statement piece like barrel jeans however inspires you most.

Person wearing nude ball cap, white tea, gray low rise barrel jeans from free people with brown bag and brown flip flops

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