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They’re a seasonless wardrobe staple with a permanent place in fashion.
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The slightly boxy wide-leg pants, high-rise waist, and classic five-pocket details check all the boxes for us.
We’d wear them with afitted tankor just a simplewhite T-shirt.
The slouchy fit adds to the laid-back vibe.
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We’d wear these with heeled sandals or pointed-toe boots and asleek bodysuitor cropped vest.
We recommend this slim-fit pair.
These sophisticated jeans have a high-rise waist and mostly straight legs that are narrow but not too tight.
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They’re versatile enough to wear withwhite sneakers, sandals,work flats, or heels.
you might’t go wrong with straight.
This casual-leaning flared pair has subtle bell-bottoms, raw hems, and a fitted silhouette from the knees up.
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We’re all about theultra-stretchy denimthat gets softer with every wear.
But unlike most 2000s styles, these jeans have a more modern high-rise waist.
This wide-leg style from AG features a cropped cut that’ll hit just above the ankle on most wearers.
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Are you shorter than average?
If you’re up for it, consider this Pistola pair.
The bowed silhouette and relaxed-fit legs give a contemporary aesthetic without being too over-the-top.
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Frame’s Le Slim Jeans nail the look while still being versatile enough to style many ways.
We’d style these with a cropped sweater, a long-sleeve bodysuit, or a tucked-in tank.
They’re giving Bianca Stratford from10 Things I Hate About You.
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We like this pair from Favorite Daughter, with its straight and simple cigarette legs and high-rise waist.
“There is structure you just do not get in some contemporary brands.”
“Every pair is different,” Pantin explains.
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“I would definitely follow the care guidelines on the label.”
Some pairs are dryer-friendly, but others call for air-drying.
Theresa has been contributing to Byrdie since 2020, covering fashion and beauty.
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