5 Fall Denim Trends That Are Anything but Boring

Are those skinny jeans I see?

In case you haven't heard, fashion is having fun again. After seasons of toned-down trends and leaning toward uniform dressing, fall/winter 2024 runways showed a renowned sense of maximalism. And one category where that phenomenon shines through is denim.

A staple in fashion year-round, denim is one of those materials that are always in style. But that also means it can get a tad expected, if not become a complete afterthought. So, the more-is-more memo coming from the fall/winter 2024 runways, where trends like dark-wash denim, baggier-than-baggy jeans, and metallic materials were spotted, reinforces just how much the fashion pendulum is swinging back to excess and glamour.

Sure, your trusty pair of jeans still has a place in your wardrobe (and probably will always do!). But if you're looking to amp up your denim, this fall is the right season for it. Ahead, take a look at five fall/winter 2024 trends that are sure to get anyone out of a denim rut.

Baggier-Than-Baggy Jeans

Wide leg jeans have been the denim silhouette of choice for a few seasons. And they show no sign of slowing down. Only this time, they're getting even baggier. Brands like Michael Kors, Brandon Maxwell, and Chloé included oversized denim in their fall/winter 2024 collections, pairing them with tailored jackets. The juxtaposing silhouettes are a surefire way to style baggy jeans this season.

Dark-Wash Denim

It's safe to say denim is getting raw for fall/winter 2024. Its most unwashed version is trending for the season, giving denim outfits an elevated look. Brands like Carolina Herrera, Versace, and Tory Burch featured ultra-feminine and tailored takes on dark-wash denim, including peplum vests and cropped jackets. For styling, matching dark-wash denim-on-denim makes for an easy, grab-and-go outfit this fall.

Skinny Jeans

I know what you're thinking. But the reality is that skinny jeans are returning to the trend cycle. Since Gen Z TikTok declared skinny jeans dead, they've been deemed terminally uncool. Yet, brands like Miu Miu, Balenciaga, and McQueen included skinny jeans in their fall/winter 2024 lineups. So far, these versions are more adjacent to straight-leg denim than jeggings (thank heavens!). If the runways are to be believed, dusting off your skinny jeans for fall is not a bad idea.

Metallic Denim

Denim is one of the most utilitarian materials out there, which can make it seem like you can't have fun with it. But brands like Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, and Undercover say otherwise. Pairs of jeans were covered with metallic embellishments or even painted in metal shades, guaranteeing a more versatile way to wear jeans this fall. Pair with a white T-shirt and slingback pumps for a night out, for example, or just add a wool blazer and loafers for work.

Ladylike Denim

Fall's denim lineups are transforming the material's utilitarian roots. Think skirt suits, cropped jackets, ultra-femme dresses—all made from denim. Schiaparelli, for example, showed a fade-wash denim skirt suit with gold buttons, while Carolina Herrera showed a dark-wash thigh-high slit dress with bow detail. The memo seems to be that denim is ready for its eveningwear moment.

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