Jeans for Fall

Image via DL1961; I’m pretty sure the gal is wearing their Aura jeans!

A lot of us are shopping for fresh denim this fall; thought I’d share a few of my favorite styles I’ve seen below —

01. BOWED LEG: Mother Half Pipe Ankle Jeans — This was the first pair of jeans I reached for when the temps dipped into the 50s last week. I put them on and said, “damn, I love these jeans!” They have an on-trend bowed leg shape and they hit at the perfect height for me as a petite (I’m 5’0). You can also get them in non-ankle format if you’re taller. (At the time of writing, these jeans are on sale at Anthro.) Run TTS. Look for less: Pistola.

02. WIDE LEG: Rag + Bone Sofie Wide Leg Jeans (use code JEN20) — Just the best and most comfortable wide-leg jeans. I own these in a few washes/fabrics and they truly are the most flattering on. I find these run a teensy bit big, but I’d still take your true size. Look for less: Pistola (use code JEN15), Gap. Also loving the look of these crowd-favorite Paige Anessas; look for less with these ultra-dark wash Colettes from Anthro.

03. CHAP-INSPIRED: Veronica Beard Wide Leg Chaps — I love the Western detailing on these jeans. They remind me of a pair I have from La Ligne that I love but that I bought a size too big so they’re majorly droopy drawers on me. I just love that leg detailing! I find VB jeans are a little tricky in sizing. I usually take my true size and then they’re a tad snug, but if I go up a size, the waist is too big; this matters more in certain styles than others. For the wide leg chaps, I’d take you true size. If you go with the La Lignes, go down a size! (Look for less: J. Crew’s painter jeans.)

04. KICK FLARE: I can’t stop thinking about these dark rinse TB kick flares — more like a trouser than anything else in that raw denim. I’ve never tried their denim but am super intrigued by these. These would be my top pick for an office setting. Look for less: J. Crew, Gap.

05. STRAIGHTER LEG: Mother’s Ramblers are fantastic. And not a true straight leg, but I love these Frame Palazzos. Somehow tailored and kittenish at the same time. Look for less: J. Crew.

06. BARREL: I feel like the Shon might have passed its prime? I’m preferring the look of these Everlanes I snagged last fall. The color and shape are perfect, and they come in a few inseam lengths. Run right on the nose in terms of sizing; go up if in question. These Madewells are also going to be in rotation for me again this season! They’re like the Shon but a little less exaggerated.

07. RELAXED: The DL1961 Aura with the drawstring waist! OMG I love these! Look for less: Madewell (in the green wash) or Gap Factory. Actually might prefer these barrel style ones, also Gap Factory, in terms of fit.

08. COLORED: I’m loving tans and browns for the fall, like this pair from Citizens — and then I LOVE (!) this crimson pair from Gap.

09. NOVELTY: I’ve been noticing so many embellished jeans this fall! I love these pearl ones and these studded ones. Meanwhile, I’ve been seeing Etro’s paisley-motif jeans pop up here and there — so chic (and so $$$$). (Look for less here.)

10. OVERALLS: I’m having a major joverall moment. My Quinces ones sold out but I am loving these Everlanes!

Spotlight: The DL1961 Aura.

These photos really sold me on these jeans. (More sizes/washes here and here.) It’s just a great fall vibe: bare feet, simple sweater, flawless bob. LOL. My sister just got a bob and looks so cute with it!