Were I to build my autumn wardrobe from scratch, there’s no way I’d be reaching for the season’s favourite cropped jeans or last year’s barrel-leg pairs. Instead, I’d be taking my wardrobe cues from one of the industry’s chicest and investing in a timeless pair of straight-leg jeans.
Proving that this enduring denim favourite isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, I spotted Cindy Crawford taking a mid-wash blue pair out for a spin this week. Wearing hers with a pale blue shirt, Cindy anchored the look with cognac-brown accessories, creating a chic, coordinated ensemble I’d gladly emulate throughout the autumn months.
With a sleek, leg-skimming shape that’s importantly not too clingy, straight-leg jeans bring a polished energy to an outfit that few other denim silhouettes can quite achieve. Evocative of the denim styles that dominated throughout the '90s, it’s no surprise that Cindy has kept the enduring cut in her styling arsenal all these years.
A perfect base for almost every blouse and knitwear trend, straight-leg jeans also work with virtually every shoe in your wardrobe too. Whilst I’ll have Cindy’s brown strappy sandals in mind for those warmer autumn days, the silhouette works just as well with a pointed-toe boot or leather loafer as the weather continues to cool.
An elevated denim staple that’s always deserving of a place in your rotation, read on to shop the straight-leg jeans I recommend below.
Shop Straight-Leg Jeans:
Reformation's Cynthia jeans will always be a fashion person's favourites.
Honestly, these look much more expensive than they actually are.
Whilst I love these in the mid-blue, they also come in three other washes.
IMO, high-rise, straight-leg jeans will never go out of style.
Every great wardrobe begins with a pair of straight-leg jeans.
These come in five different leg lengths, so you can find your perfect fit.
In my opinion, COS's jeans are seriously underrated.
These come in sizes 22—38, so you can find your perfect fit.