After decades of being the subject of derision, mom jeans are now a thing. Yes, you heard that right. High-waist, straight-leg jeans are all the rage, as evidenced on street style stars snapped in Milan, Paris, and every fashion capital around the world. But to wear the new-again silhouette requires new style inspo material.
And what better time to celebrate the resurgence of the mom jean than ahead of Mother’s Day?
From toughening it up with a moto jacket to tucking in your blouse to accentuate an hourglass figure, find styling inspiration, below, along with the best “mom jean” pairs to buy now.
Show Off Your Waist
Carve out an hourglass figure by tucking your blouse into the high-waist jean.
Toughen It Up
Give your mom jeans an edge with a cropped moto jacket and killer heels.
Look for Dark Stiff Denim
An inkier shade will achieve a more polished look.
Double Up on Denim
…but with statement pieces, like this band-style jacket decorated with gilded buttons.
Strike a Balance
