Daring Denim: 10 Unconventional jeans styles decoded

Nur Syazana H.

08 Jul 2015

mis à jour le 4 May 2019 à 00:26

Discover all the new denim cuts set to take up space in your wardrobes soon. It's time to get out of the usual skinny jeans!

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Cropped flared jeans
We know what you're thinking - they too remind us of those awkward tween years where our legs grow a little too long a little too fast before we can get bigger clothes. But Leandra Medine of Man Repeller is making us covet this unconventional denim style for our wardrobes all over again! Paired under a midi dress and dainty minimal heels, it could become the perfect look for an evening out with the girls.
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Straight leg ripped jeans
Blogger Susie Bubble shows us how to spice up a pair of otherwise plain ripped jeans with a statement coat and comfy pointed-toe flats. Give your own take on the look by matching your jeans with a long printed cardigan instead of a coat.
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The baggy drop-crotch trouser
A style like this isn't for the faint-hearted. But that's not to say it's reserved only for adventurous fashionistas! Statement trousers like this drop-crotch variation is best worn with more streamlined tops like a fitted T-Shirt or tank top. Cropped jackets like this suede biker jacket in a muted colour lends a tough vibe to the whole ensemble.
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Cuffed harem jeans
Take a tip from former Harper's Bazaar Russia editor and street style star Miroslava Duma on her trip to the zoo by pairing your baggy high-waisted jeans with a matching chambray shirt, white T-Shirt and back-to-school sneakers.
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The long culottes
Denim usually isn't a fabric you would think of associating with the trendy culottes, but in the right outfit it could lend just the right amount of edge. Seen here with a pair of bright leather mary janes and a pastel fur coat, the look is playful with a touch of sophistication.
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Boyfriend jeans
We've borrowed from the boys for a long time now and there's no indication of stopping anytime soon. Relaxed boyfriend jeans make a match made in heaven when paired with anything from sweaters to oversized shirts to statement jackets. Add some wow factor to your look with a pair of girly heels and cuff the hem to ankle length.
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Wide leg trousers
Flared, 70s inspired wide leg trousers are surprisingly flattering on most body types. The key is to make sure the length is kept to floor length (decide whether you would be mostly wearing these with flats or heels prior to purchase) and your gams will be looking longer than ever.
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Cuffed, straight leg jeans
Break out your old too-long straight leg jeans (which you told yourself to send for alterations but never got around to) and give them an update by cuffing the hem to your desired length. Keep the cuffs thick and chunky to keep the look intentional, and pair them with a slouchy oversized top and sleek stiletto pumps for a dressed up look.
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Mom jeans
The very definition of what mom jeans are has been much debated since they took centre stage as wardrobe staples for editors, bloggers and models off-duty at fashion week. Sometimes they're vintage, sometimes they're ripped, but most of the time, they do look like the jeans your mom would wear. Wear the high waisted, relaxed-fit style with anything from a crisp shirt to a casual tank - as long as they're paired with a chic pair of shoes like the recently-trendy Birkenstocks or statement heels. We promise you won't look like you're about to pick up the kids from soccer practice.
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High waisted skinny jeans
The super skinny version of the common skinny jeans may be best suited for the tall and lanky, but worn with a shirt tucked in actually elongates the legs. Keep the hem slightly bunched at the ankles and put on your best heels.

The denim industry may have branched out to every type of clothing we can think of, but there's nothing quite like going back to our favourite pair of jeans.Skinny jeans, boot cut jeans, straight leg jeans... sure, these are the more common denim cuts we're all accustomed to, but what about shedding some light on the new wave of denim styles taking over the fashion world?

Fearless fashion lovers have introduced ways to wear the most far-out and uncommon jean styles that we've been coveting but never dared to pull off. From boyfriend jeans to flared 70s styles to those akin to the ones our moms love to wear, we take a look at some of the unconventional designs and give you advice on how you can make it work for your style.

It's never too late to experiment a little and spice up your jeans!

Nur Syazana H.

Photos: SIPA

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