How To Wear Vintage Jeans

Skinny jeans are passé as fashionistas revisit these 80s vintage denims. It’s a nod to the popular retro denim-styles that present a set of comfortable options. From high-waisted, belted wide-leg jeans to pleated, distressed or acid-washed denims, there are a variety of options to pick from.

Wearing it right!

Pairing a high-waisted jeans with a flouncy floral blouse or a flowy white top with bootcut denims is one way to go. Opting for a cozy knit with statement black shoes or white sneakers gives it a street-smart appeal, while going for a short fitted crop top with a high-waisted, wide or pleated jeans— can also look good. Layering it with an acid-washed denim jacket like the one seen on Deepika Padukone or pulling off a fitted draw-string jeans, with a crop top is also an option. We got stylists to share a few tips on how to sport it.

Clearly, there’s are lot to choose from, and you can mix and match depending on your creativity and sense of style. Skinny is clearly out making room for baggy and wide jeans that are now in the spotlight. Skinny jeans were ruling fashion circles for a long time, but they have now made way for baggy ones. If that’s a style that appeals to you, you can do denim-on-denim. Frayed and distressed jeans have also now moved on from being skinny to wide, with frays at the knee. If they’re straight, you can pair them with flouncy tops, if they’re wide you can try crop tops, which are often body hugging. Pleated jeans are also a great investment this season, like the good old mom jeans, these look perfect with bigger-sized shirts and even with big denim jackets. You can also try the cargo-style, they look good with plain black or white basic tops.

Sunny Leone’s belted denim look, paired with a high neck, full sleeved top, is also a great look to spot. You can dress it up or keep it casual, depending on the occasion. It’s a version of the classic white and blue combination which is timeless. Throw in a pair of stilettos, to complete this look or go for an acid-washed look like Diana Penty, but keep it casual.

Hide your love handles with this retro denim-style
The retro denim-style is more inclusive, with something for every body type. The best thing about these 80s denims is the waistline. It works wonders to cover up love handles. Also, pleated and flared denims look good if you have long legs. I think Anushka pulled off the retro denim look with panache doing justice to the overall ensemble with a pullover, the chic haircut and footwear to match.

This is one vintage style has also found takers in Hollywood. The likes of which include stars like Jennifer Lopez, Chrissy Teigen, Taylor Swift and Bella Thorne, who have all recently been sporting baggy jeans at various dos. The key to getting it right is to keep it simple, not over accessorise your outfit and stick with bold yet classic combinations.