Yahoo Lifestyle Mom jeans will never go out of style – here are 7 outfits to recreate now
Denim trends come and go, but the mom jean is forever. There’s something about the high waist and slim, tapered leg that feels timeless, chic, and wonderfully reassuring in an era of floor-pooling wide-legs and low-slung baggy jeans – not to mention the skinny and its often-lamented return.
If the skinny jean is a frenemy, the mom jean is a friend. There are no low rises here and enough room to bend one’s knee without restriction. Plus, it looks good with almost every shoe, from ballet flats to knee-high boots. Its most classic iteration has a tapered leg and ankle length, but the mom jean also spans straighter, longer fits. It’s versatile like that.
This style found its stride in the late Eighties and early Nineties, before being unfairly relegated to the wardrobes of (unfashionable) mothers – hence the name – in the aughts. Thankfully, by the mid 2010s, the mom jean had found its way back into the zeitgeist, and now exists as a capsule-wardrobe stalwart.
Whether you’re a mom-jean loyalist or ready to be (re)converted, you’ll likely want to create every one of these outfits. Be inspired, below.
7 ways to style mom jeans in 2025
Smart-casual chic
Balance the streamlined proportions of mom jeans with a blazer that looks like it was borrowed from your boyfriend. With a crisp white T-shirt layered beneath, it nods to Princess Diana’s iconic, off-duty uniform. This trio of wardrobe staples is elevated by well-chosen accessories, namely a pair of bow-detail flats, Nineties-inspired sunglasses, and a ladylike bag.
The Row Dustina wool-flannel jacket
$2170.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Toteme T-lock medium leather tote bag
Anine Bing Gavin boyfriend jeans
Anine Bing bow-detail ballet flats
Dressed-up denim
If you needed proof that mom jeans can be worn for evening, this is it. Choose a pair in a clean wash and team it with an extra-special top, be it an embellished chiffon tank or, as seen here, a strapless tunic. Overall, keep styling relatively minimal – well, apart from the prerequisite statement earrings; the more sculptural, the better.
St. Agni strapless ruched cotton-blend top
Paige Sawyer high-rise straight-leg jeans
Manolo Blahnik Maysale 50 suede mules
Magda Butrym gold-plated drop earrings
Weekend uniform
Weekend coffee runs call for your favourite trainers and an oversized leather jacket – either a vintage style or one that looks like it’s been worn for decades. A more relaxed mom jean works well here – opt for a longer inseam if you want a little slouch, or go for an ankle-grazing pair to show off dark-green or maroon socks.
Coach heritage C plaque oversized leather jacket
Agolde Harper jeans
$300.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Adidas Samba LT nubuck and suede-trimmed leather sneakers
Bottega Veneta classic aviator sunglasses
The tuck
The beauty of the mom jean is that thanks to its tapered silhouette, it can be easily tucked into knee-high boots – a point-toe, stiletto-heel pair feels most polished, and juxtaposes vintage-wash denim nicely. Keep the rest of your outfit casual with an oversized sweatshirt and baseball cap.
Arket soft french terry sweatshirt
Levi's high-waisted mom jeans
Paris Texas Gaia 85 leather knee-high boots
Sporty & Rich embroidered-logo baseball cap
Summer styling
For a springtime date night, consider pairing a true-blue jean with a form-fitting, tailored waistcoat in cream or butter yellow; it instantly dresses things up. Then, add some barely-there, strappy kitten heels and an east-west bag. In case of unpredictable weather, layer on a coordinating blazer.
Paige Antonella denim vest
Agolde '90s pinch waist high-rise straight-leg organic jeans
£270.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Studio Amelia thong-strap sandals
Mercer bag
The colour pop
On those days where you have errands to run and seemingly nothing to wear, reach for a pair of mom jeans in a dark wash and add a cheerful knit and crayola-coloured loafers – it’s a failsafe formula that doesn’t feel formulaic. A chain necklace and stacked rings make for considered finishing touches.
Loewe anagram striped mohair-blend sweater
Laura Vann 18ct gold-plated vermeil silver twisted link vintage chain necklace
Khaite Corben low-rise jeans
£480.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Chanel leather flats
$922.00 at vestiairecollective.com
Crisp whites
In fresh white denim, the mom jean becomes a smarter option. The high waist is perfect for tucking a striped cotton shirt, and also lends itself to styling with skinny belts. On top, layer a classic trench – it’s practical and chic. Finally, add suede ballet flats, a structured tote, and wire-frame sunglasses. Snap a photo of the final outfit and repeat some variation of it at least once weekly.
Barbour the edit by Alexa Harley showerproof trench coat
Hommegirls striped cotton-poplin shirt
£208.00 at net-a-porter.com.uk
Reiss Selin mid rise straight leg jeans
Gianvito Rossi suede ballet flats
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