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Fall’s Biggest Denim Trend: Wide Leg Jeans

Wide Leg Jeans Wide Leg Jeans Wide Leg JeansTop c/o Oak + Fort // Jeans // Boots (similar) // Bag // Lipstick

Let me just say that when it comes to fall’s biggest denim trend – wide leg jeans – I’m here for it.

I’ve never been a huge fan of skinny jeans and after purging all my jeans with stretch (go team 100% cotton!), the wide leg jean trend couldn’t be more welcomed.

There are two key differences between the wide leg jeans of the 90s/00s and the wide leg jeans today – rise and leg taper.

Rise

Obviously, most jeans nowadays are high rise (thank goodness).  While I love a high rise, I kind of feel like we’re getting a bit out of control.  A 12-inch rise just isn’t comfortable to sit down in.  But alas, the higher rise elongates the leg even more, and looks great on all body types.

The good news is that as the trend has evolved, so has the footwear.  You don’t need to wear super high heels with wide leg jeans anymore.  The higher rise gives you a lot more versatility with the shoes you pair with them.  I wear a 3-inch heel MAX nowadays.

Which brings me to the next point.

Leg taper

Remember Aliyah in her Tommy Hilfiger?  While that was a total vibe, the wide leg jeans of the 90s/00s really didn’t have much variation in leg opening from waist to hem.  It was basically just a column of denim.  Today we have the advantage of a leg taper that shapes the hips and thighs (a throwback to 70s flares).  Another fabulous feature that flatters all body types.

Here are some of my favorite wide leg jeans right now (including the ones I’m wearing).

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Fall Loungewear

Loungewear set Loungewear set Loungewear set Jogger set via Vocabulary boutique // Golden Goose sneakers // Sunglasses

When I saw this loungewear set I immediately knew I would love it.  The tapered sweatpants and varsity-esque short-sleeved sweatshirt are so cute.  Plus, the style name is Beachcomber – I think it was destiny.

I love that it’s an in-between version of my favorite summer loungewear set and my fave elevated loungewear set.  As we transition to cooler temps, this is the perfect fall loungewear set.  It’s by the same brand that I featured last week.

Since becoming a mom, I’ve placed a lot of importance on my loungewear.  I want to be comfortable yet still look put together when I’m at the playground or doing school pick-up.  Here are some of my other favorite loungewear brands.

SUMMER LOUNGEWEAR
LOUNGEWEAR YOU CAN LEAVE THE HOUSE IN
MY FAVE LOUNGEWEAR BRANDS PART I
MY FAVE LOUNGEWEAR BRANDS PART II
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10 Tips for Styling Blazers

Black satin blazer Black satin blazer Black satin blazerSerra blazer and tank top via Vocabulary boutique // Jean Atelier jeans
Polaroid sunglasses // Haider Ackermann boots (similar)

I promised you another look from Vocabulary boutique and this one is pretty much my lifelong uniform.  A great blazer, perfect tee, denim and boots.

This fall (and moving into spring ’22) is the year of the suit and I’m digging the satin material of this blazer.  It’s so comfortable and chic.  I love that I can easily roll up the sleeves without them falling down and the shoulder is just strong enough to add some edge to the otherwise feminine fabric.

Vocabulary has been killing it with their brand and product selection and this one makes amazing basics at an affordable price.  Check out their Friday Instagram Lives for their newest pieces and ways to style them.

When selecting a blazer for fall, think about fabric and cut.  Here are some of my personal style guidelines when it comes to blazers.

10 Tips for Styling Blazers
  1. Double-breasted blazers are best worn closed.
  2. Single-breasted/one-button blazers look great worn open or closed.
  3. A linen-blend can be worn year-round, but is best for warmer climates.
  4. Satin blazers are great options for evening.  If you want to pair a blazer with a dress, I’d go satin at night.
  5. Use hair ties around your forearms to hold sleeves in place if you want to wear them pulled up around your elbows.
  6. Experiment: Flannel and jacquard are great blazer fabrics for fall/winter.  You don’t always have to go with wool.
  7. Wool and heavier fabric blazers are best worn with minimal layers underneath.  Pair them with a tissue turtleneck or silk button-down.  You don’t want to add extra bulk to an already heavy fabric.  It won’t be comfortable.
  8. Cropped blazers are a great option with wide-leg pants and dresses because they give balanced proportions.
  9. Fitted blazers look best with a single vent.
  10. Oversized blazers look best with a double vent or no vent.
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Mixing Statement Pieces & Wardrobe Basics

Serra t-shirtSerra t-shirt Serra tee via Vocabulary // DVF skirt (similar) // Polariod sunglasses // Isabel Marant sandals (similar)

I love a high/low moment.  Sometimes a statement piece needs a wardrobe basic.  Enter this super cute Vive Liberte La Femme tee.  I’d argue it’s anything but basic.  I love its moxie, so of course it had to be paired with animal print and a red lip.

This look is super comfortable and versatile.  Throw on a pair of sneakers and you can run around all day.  Add a leather jacket and clutch for a night out.

Cecelia of Vocabulary boutique introduced me to this brand, Serra, and their tees and basics are fabulous.  Stay tuned for more Serra pieces.

Whenever I mix statement pieces with wardrobe basics, I follow a few simple rules:

  1. Go monochrome – if your statement piece is a bold color or print, keep everything else monochrome like I did here.
  2. Contrast your fabric – statement pieces tend to be fabric other than cotton (silk, jacquard, taffeta, wool), so I always ground them with cotton basics like I did here.
  3. Let silhouette shine – if your statement piece is voluminous or has a unique silhouette, keep everything else simple like I did here and here.  You don’t want to get caught up in lots of layers or superfluous fabric.
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Style Tips for Transitional Dressing

Lack of Color hat Lack of Color hat Lack of Color hatIsabel Marant pants (similar below) // Tank top // LTHR JKT (similar below)
Hat (also comes in black and brown) // Heels

If you missed my post from last week, I talked about how Western-inspired dressing – specifically cowboy boots – will be on trend for fall.

I recently picked up this hat and love the cowboy vibe.  To shake things up, I paired it with a leather moto jacket and sandals.  It’s the perfect transitional look from summer to fall.  This can often pose a challenge for those of us in warmer climates.  How do you get dressed when it’s fall but feels like the dead of summer?  I wrote a post about that here.  In short, the solution is layers.  Layers and the right footwear.

I like to pair fall pieces (jackets, cardigans) with spring/summer footwear.  If you add boots or shoes that require a sock, it’s just too hot.  Try a pair of sandals or a loafer (another super on-trend item for fall).

What fall pieces will you be adding to your closet?

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