How to wear baggy jeans
Style /
October 2024
How to wear baggy jeans
Baggy jeans are back on the catwalks of fashion week and are being worn by celebs and influencers. And there is good reason for that. They are extremely comfortable and can be worn with a multitude of tops and shoes. They have a place in everyday wear and at the office, not to mention the bar and the skate park.
If you are still looking for your perfect style, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will show you how to mix and match baggy jeans and the various fits you can choose from.
What types of baggy jeans are out there?
If you are searching for your perfect baggy jeans, the fit really depends on two factors: waist type and leg type.
From high- and mid- to low-rise, you can find it all. Usually, the leg is a straight cut and can be worn in an extra-wide fit for a particular wow effect. There is a wide choice of styles, but let’s take a closer look at two of the most popular baggy jeans styles.
The classic: baggy dad jeans
Who would have thought that clothes from Dad’s wardrobe would come into fashion? Baggy dad jeans are the style that first springs to mind with the term ‘baggy’. They have a mid-rise waist and therefore sit just above the waistline. They are narrower at the hip and thigh before the relaxed baggy fit then runs down as a straight leg.
If you want a really laid-back look, you can also wear this classic in a wide leg. The waist type and fit on the hip and thigh remain the same but the leg type is extra wide. As the saying goes: go big or go home.
The perfect combination: low rise and tank tops
The Y2K style has many distinctive trends, and one of these goes perfectly with baggy jeans. Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears and Keira Knightley did it first: if you opt for low-rise or even superlow baggy jeans, a tank top is the perfect complement.
The feminine contrast of a short, cute top and cool, oversized baggy jeans is simply unbeatable. Paired with your favourite trainers and a bag, it’s the perfect outfit for a day in the city with friends.
Baggy jeans are iconic, and rightly so. They can be mixed and matched for any body type, any style trend and pretty much any occasion, making them a versatile staple in every wardrobe.
Now take a look at our baggy jeans for men and women. You can find even more style inspiration on the baggy trend in our article ‘How to style our new baggy fits in a big way (literally)’.
Back to the noughties: superlow jeans
At the start of the noughties, there were hardly any jeans that were not low-rise. Now the trend is back – and you can style it beautifully with baggy jeans.
Superlow-rise jeans are popular with taller women and athletic body types. If you haven’t yet dared to wear this waist type, the baggy version is a good place to start – especially if you buy one size up. That way, they will sit loosely on the hip and can be styled with more casual outfits than the skinny version.
How do you style baggy jeans?
Okay, now you know how to find the perfect baggy jeans for you. But how can you best mix and match them? We have a few ideas.
This is how you mix and match baggy jeans with a blazer
Baggy jeans add a particularly cool touch to a ‘smart casual’ dress code. Since they can be mixed and matched in so many ways, you can also incorporate them effortlessly into your own style.
Grab yourself a chic blouse or shirt that you can loosely tuck into your jeans, and top it off with a blazer. Make sure that the colours work well together. Dark washes are usually best for everyday office wear; add a single-coloured top and a black blazer and you will always be well-dressed. Or go one step further and make a statement with a striking patterned top that you can then combine with dark bottoms and a blazer.
There really are no limits with respect to footwear: from flats and heels to boots, you can choose whatever you like best. You can also finish off your outfit with accessories, such as a belt, jewellery or a hairband.
Baggy jeans and street style
With street style, there are no limits to your creativity. Whether for brunch, a shopping trip or happy hour, your baggy jeans can see you through the day. You really can take your outfit in any direction: grunge look, sporty look or chic style, baggy jeans fit every genre.
For example, you can look super cool with a relaxed top, a casual jacket and trainers. A hoodie or a cap adds an athletic touch to the ensemble.
Or pull on your favourite boots, throw on a leather jacket and grab your shades. Combined with black baggy jeans, the grunge outfit is complete.
