Scandi style
High-rise wide-leg jeans
Wide-leg jeans replaced skinny jeans as the everyday default and have stayed. The high rise lengthens the leg, the wide cut moves well, and they look polished with a tucked-in knit. The Scandinavian take keeps it simple: a clean mid or light wash, no rips, and a long hem.
What makes the look
- A high rise that sits at or just below the natural waist
- A leg that is wide from the hip down, not just at the hem
- A long, full-length hem that almost touches the floor
- Clean washes: mid blue, light blue, ecru or black
- Rigid or low-stretch denim that holds its shape
How to wear it
- Weekend
- A tucked-in white tee, a belt and ballet flats.
- Office
- A fine-knit sweater, a blazer and pointed boots.
- Day out
- A cropped cardigan and chunky sneakers.
Check this before you buy
- Check the inside leg length. Wide-leg jeans look best long, so tall sizes matter.
- Read the fabric mix. Mostly cotton keeps the shape; a lot of stretch makes the leg cling.
- Look at the back view in photos to judge the rise and fit.
- Reviews often say whether the waist gapes. A gaping waist is hard to fix.
What to expect at each price
Under $30
Thinner denim, fewer length options.
$30 to $60
Heavier denim, more washes and lengths.
Over $60
Rigid denim, better fit details and sometimes organic cotton.
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