Probably the most common type of clothing essential across the entire world, the jeans have almost become synonymous with pants. Having made their first appearance almost a century and a half ago, the craze for denim pants has never lowered ever since. Jeans now dominate the clothing market with numerous brands offering various categories of denims. Denim wear is a very rugged form of clothing; it is suitable for rough use. No matter what you throw at them, they will always bear the brunt all the while needing minimum care. They are also a highly versatile form of clothing, capable of complimenting a wide range of clothing. Jeans are available in casual as well as semi-formal attire. When you see mannequins flaunting the latest fads in denims, it becomes almost impossible to resist buying one out. It’s a basic essential for every wardrobe. No matter what kind of personality you want to exude through your attire, there is always a pair for you in the denims section. With so many trends in jeans prevailing from time to time, the age of ‘fast fashion’ has led to an explosion of varieties in the denim genre. Let us walk through the latest trends in denim pants.
Skinny fit jeans:
Feel like flaunting your curves? Want to show off those perfectly carved legs that you squatted a million times for? Well we are no stranger with this the skin snuggling form of denims. Owing to its popularity, the skinny fit jeans have evolved drastically over the last few decades with countless variations. They, too, are an evergreen type, which are present in some forms or another ever since they were introduced. Since they reveal your physique very clearly, they look very attractive and hence the buzz. Even in skinny fit, or stretch jeans, there are many sub categories. You can enjoy a wide range of options to experiment with. The low-waist as well as high waist are trending choices. High waist skinny jeans particularly are a much recent fad.
Straight Jeans:
This is the most prevalent option for denim pants which appears to trend from time to time with minor variations. It’s evergreen, and will never run out of trend. It’s a fairly comfortable type of jeans available for both men and women. Its waistline has an intermediate size range or fit between comfort fit and skin fit type of jeans. Its relaxed fit makes it ideal and cosy for day to day wear. The straight fit jeans is also known as slim fit jeans.
Baggy Jeans:
Also known as mom jeans, these are pretty wide from waist to tip, giving you ample room for comfortable movements. Your skin breathes freely, giving you an amazing experience. Though being low on trendiness, they make up for their shortcoming through comfort. But there are nonetheless, tons of ways to dazzle up your baggy jeans look. You can complement them with different tops and countless accessories. If you feel bold enough, you can sport a blazer along with (only if you feel confident enough to carry it confidently). Brands offer options of low, mid, and high waist for this type.
Wide Leg Jeans or Bootcut jeans:
These look right out of a 90s magazine. They are pretty similar to those retro styles but are slightly more elegant. Design wise, they are just like other types at the waist, but get slightly broader towards the feet. They are a preferable choice for coffee dates and other similar casual occasions. You can accessorize appropriately to get the best attire out of them. To crank it up a notch, you can use wedges. They are the best option for bootcut jeans. Just make sure the size of the jeans you purchase is such that the hem of the pants flows slightly below the wedges. This way your wedges look more appealing.
Flare Jeans:
These can rightfully be called the reincarnation of bell bottom jeans. They are also the cousins to the bootcut type with slight variations. The prime difference lies in the fit. While bootcut jeans start to taper from below the knees, the flared ones have a uniform tapering gradient from top to bottom. You can accessorize them pretty much the same way as you would with bootcut jeans. They can be used for casual as well as semi-formal dressing. You can elevate their elegance with a complementing jacket. These pants are a hot trend these days and you should definitely try one out. It gives an adorable look when coupled with tank tops. Tucked in shirts are also very compatible. You can try out high, mid or low waist options as per your taste.
Patched Jeans:
Patchwork jeans are a subtly growing trend. Patches can be knit to any kind of jeans to give them a unique appearance. Patches really help distinguish your pants from others. There are ton of designs that can be patched up. Did you know you can create your own patches? There are many options where you can get ready to use patches or design your own. Giving your jeans a personal touch has never been easier.
Ripped Jeans:
These again are a general type, meaning you can create a ripped effect in almost any type of jeans. In my opinion, these will never go out of trend. They lay far off on the casual end of the spectrum. All brands offer these kinds of denims with varying degree of ripping. Some are mildly ripped at barely a few places while some look brutally slashed from waist to bottom. Even ripping can be done at home on any of your jeans if you master the art. The slashes can be see-through or have patches behind them to cover the skin. These are perfect to portray a rough and tough look.
Boyfriend Jeans:
They may look like they belong to your boyfriend but that need not necessarily be the case. They fit normally around the hips and are slightly loose down below. With a slight baggy look, these provide an intermediate level of comfort.
There are many sub categories of the above types. The list goes on forever, but I have attempted to summarize the general types. They are rightfully the most versatile type of clothing commodity; rather a clothing essential. Your wardrobe is simply incomplete without them.