How to Style Straight Leg Jeans: 4 Easy Steps for Every Day of the Week

Straight leg jeans are the easiest jeans to wear. They are not tight like skinnies and not as big as wide leg, so they work for almost every body type and every plan on your calendar.

Here are 4 simple steps, each shown on a real outfit with numbered labels, so you can see exactly how to wear them for work, weekends and nights out.

Quick answer: Pick a high rise pair that hits at your ankle or just below, then add a simple top, a blazer or a cozy jacket. Finish with loafers, ankle boots or sneakers depending on the plan.

Step 1: Pick a light wash, full length pair

1Light wash denim2Full length hem3Suede jacket

Start with the jeans. A high rise, straight leg pair in a light or medium wash is the easiest to style. Let the hem fall to your ankle or just past it so the leg looks long and clean.

Step 2: Add a blazer for a polished look

1Oversized blazer2White shirt3Straight leg jeans4Loafers

A blazer turns straight jeans into a smart outfit you can wear to the office or a nice lunch. A white shirt underneath keeps it crisp, and loafers finish it perfectly.

Step 3: Try a striped tee and ankle boots

1Striped tee2Black blazer3Black belt4Ankle boots

A striped tee with straight jeans is a classic French girl combo. Add a belt to show your waist, a black blazer for warmth and black ankle boots for fall and winter.

Step 4: Go casual with a cozy jacket

1Sherpa jacket2Crop top3Black ripped jeans4Black boots

For a relaxed day, pair black straight jeans with a crop top and a cozy sherpa jacket. Ripped knees make it feel laid back, and black boots keep it cool.

Straight leg jeans mistakes to avoid

• Buying jeans that are too short, which can make legs look shorter
• Wearing a long baggy top that hides your waist
• Picking a low rise that does not match your body
• Pairing them with very chunky shoes that crowd the hem

FAQs

What shoes go with straight leg jeans?

Loafers, ankle boots, ballet flats and white sneakers all work. Pointed shoes make legs look longer.

Should straight leg jeans be tight?

No. They should fit at the waist and hips and fall straight down from the thigh without hugging the calf.

How long should straight leg jeans be?

They should hit at the ankle or just below it. Full length looks best with boots, ankle length looks great with loafers.

Are straight leg jeans flattering on everyone?

Yes, they are one of the most flattering cuts because they balance hips and thighs and work on petite and tall women.

Your go to jeans

Straight leg jeans can do it all. Pick a high rise pair in a wash you love, then switch the look with a blazer, a striped tee or a cozy jacket. Save these steps and you will never run out of outfit ideas.

More ideas: wide leg jeans outfits, how to style a blazer, sweater and jeans outfits and how to wear jeans with boots