Baggy jeans are having an undeniable moment. Billowing wide-leg denim is a top Winter 2026 trend, with spring’s runways showing more of the same. Your favorite fashion creators are sharing no-brainer outfit formulas built around baggy jeans—Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire’s editor-in-chief, included. Recently, you might have even asked your fashion search engine of choice (Pinterest, TikTok, or good ol’ Google) how to style baggy jeans, equal parts intrigued and intimidated by the oversized denim that’s everywhere you look.
Pulling outfit pointers from the celebrity set is, of course, always an option. Unsurprisingly, the A-list crowd tends to give the relaxed silhouette a luxury tune-up. Rihanna, for one, pairs her baggy jeans with rich-looking leather, opulent furs, and her healthy collection of covetable Bottega Veneta bags.
Last winter, Rihanna styled baggy jeans in a denim-on-denim outfit with an oversized leather trench coat.
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Alternatively, you can take baggy jean outfit cues from Fashion Week street style, which often has more realistic alternatives than an A-lister’s top-to-toe runway designer look. Plus, industry showgoers have been running around New York, London, Milan, and Paris (and Copenhagen, too!) in big, baggy jeans for several seasons now, meaning they’ve covered almost every aesthetic you can conceive of.
Here, we’ve curated nine baggy jeans outfits from the fashion set, ranging across the style spectrum, from pared-back and buttoned-up to eccentric with a retro twist. You’ll realize that styling the supersized denim silhouette doesn’t have to be complicated—all you need is a starting point of inspiration and a lesson on proportion play.
A Sweater and Simple Accessories
Pro tip: opt for a front-pleated baggy jean to mimic the tailored look of trousers.
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Essentially the sweatpants of denim, baggy jeans can take you from a brunch with friends back to lazy lounging on your couch with minimal effort. Tuck in your best cashmere sweater, cinch a neutral black belt, and add a structured bag for a relaxed look that takes no time away from your Sunday self-care routine.
Banana Republic
Sheer Lyocell-Wool Polo
DL1961
Isabel Aura Relaxed Wide Leg Jeans
Lovestrength
Classic Sage Belt
Everyone Loves a Lady Jacket
A delicate balance of feminine flair with a more masculine-skewing base.
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To pull off such a statement style at the office, balance the heaviness of baggy jeans with a polished lady jacket in a neutral color. To complete the relaxed-meets-professional work outfit, add classic accessories, like cap-toe flats and a clutch, to ground the look so it doesn’t skew too casual.
J.Crew
Bridgette Lady Jacket in Tweed
AG Jeans
Adria Low-Rise Wide Leg Jean
Tory Burch
Cap-Toe Mary Jane Ballet Flats
Keep a Close Eye on Textures
While this Fashion Week guest chose a trapeze-style jacket, a classic biker or bomber will work just as well.
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Just as you consider the proportions of pieces, you need to think about the impact of varying textures, too. For instance, brushed suede and sleek leather will up the elegance of simple, hard-working denim, creating an interesting and fully-realized combination. Outerwear and a trendy sneaker are a smart way to integrate must-touch materials.
Rails
Luis Faux-Leather & -Shearling Jacket
J.Crew
Denim Trouser Jean
adidas
Handball Spezial Sneaker
Tight on the Top, Baggy on the Bottom
A skin-tight top allows your big bottoms to steal the show.
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This look is a simple matter of proportion: Since the bottoms are big and incredibly baggy, a slimmer-fitting top is the most straightforward counterpart. Slip into your best slingback heels for a final element of ladylike polish.
Marine Serre
Black Recycled Moon Jersey Second Skin T-Shirt
Free People
Snacks! by Mother the Side Dish Cargo Skimp Jeans
Sam Edelman
Ronnie Slingback Pump
Turn Up the Volume
Volume isn’t something to shy away from—a little puff sleeve never hurt anybody.
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That said, it is possible to double up on volume—again, it’s merely a matter of paying attention to proportions. Here, high-waisted white baggy jeans complement a cropped puff-sleeve knit, each well-balanced by the other piece’s length.
DÔEN
Anisa Crop Cardigan
Vagabond Shoemakers
Blanca Boot
Denim on Denim
ICYMI: All-denim outfits have experienced a cool fashion rebrand.
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Tick two trending boxes off in one go by wearing baggy jeans in a denim-on-denim outfit. A jean jacket in the matching wash and a final accessory offering metallic flair will do you good.
Old Navy
Classic Jean Jacket
Good American
Soft Tech Good Palazzo Jeans
Pandora
Treated Freshwater Cultured Pearls Open Hoop Earrings
Let the Coat Carry the Look
Can’t you envision yourself wearing this on a crisp Saturday morning, heading to brunch with your friends?
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Ah, but, of course, you can’t forget the styling magic of great outerwear; during the cold-weather months, the coat is often the outfit. A crisp trench or wool camel coat is a solid finishing touch for almost any look, including blue baggy jeans, a neutral knit, and pointed-toe suede boots.
Good American
Chunky Mock Neck Sweater
Madewell
The Low-Slung Baggy Jean in Airy Denim
J.Crew
Chiara Topcoat in Italian Double Face
Personal Flair
Pile on the personality-filled separates.
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Or, you can scratch out any rule or regulations about matching washes or balancing proportions; instead, let your personal style and intuition guide you. A sporty baseball cap, a faux fur statement jacket (an always powerful coat trend at New York Fashion Week), and a great pop of leopard print footwear will help you walk on the wild side.
Free People
Apparis Petra Faux Fur Coat
Cotton On
Women’s Low Super Baggy Jean
Franco Sarto
Tinsley Square Toe Mary Jane Flat
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