These Denim Trends Will Get You Out of a Skinny Jean Rut

Skinny Jean Rut

Denim is like the comfort food of fashion — a true classic that’s always there, and always feels good. But that doesn’t mean it’s static. Denim trends are forever changing with the times, so that each wash, fit, and finish tells you as much about its era as it does the person wearing it.

For the last decade, the skinny jean has been dominant, but it seems like the tides are changing. “For spring, there’s a definite shift to looser fits in denim,” says Catherine Ryu, women’s creative director at Citizens of Humanity.

Peggi Jewell, VP of design and merchandising for 7 For All Mankind, adds that “for the past couple of seasons, we’ve been in what we call a ‘skinny rebellion.’” And wider legs aren’t the only thing happening in the denim world. This spring, designers from Alexander McQueen to Marc Jacobs are giving denim new forms and shapes. From maxi skirts to denim heels, here are the five hottest ways to wear denim this spring.