If you still don’t know how to wear barrel jeans, you wouldn’t be alone. The wide-leg jeans, also called balloon or horseshoe jeans, flare at the thighs and taper at the ankles. It creates an exaggerated silhouette that is, unsurprisingly, divisive among even the most in-the-know fashionistas.
Our opinion? Denim trends are always worth trying out. Recent seasons have seen jeans taken to new extremes or elevated in interesting ways, all without ever losing the comfort that’s offered by denim. We’re entering an era when the proportions of our jeans seem to be getting much more avant-garde, which is how we’ve come to barrel-leg jeans being on trend.
If you’re still skeptical, though, I have good news: There’s a simple solution for how to wear barrel jeans. A good blouse! It’s the ideal starting point for something that might otherwise be so out of your comfort zone, because an elegant top always adds a touch of sophistication to any outfit. In the case of barrel-leg jeans, the curved silhouette of the denim requires something that is proportional to your figure and lets the cut shine in its entirety.
For proof, just look at the stylish women below for examples of how to wear barrel-leg jeans. We’ve even shopped the looks out for you.
A Tie-Up Top + Barrel Jeans
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