A coworker inquired about the best way to style stovepipe jeans—without a doubt, this is the answer.
If you haven't noticed, stovepipe jeans are the current trending denim style. With a high-rise fit, straight leg, and hitting right at the ankle, they epitomize classic denim. They’re particularly ideal for this transitional season leading up to spring, featuring a mix of sunny days and cooler, possibly rainy evenings. Their rise in popularity can be attributed to their versatile styling options. While some denim styles, like wide baggy jeans, tend to feel quite casual, stovepipe jeans offer a smarter appearance, especially when styled appropriately.
How should you wear them? This is a question a colleague from the beauty team posed to me recently. Of course, you can style them in many different ways, but I believe the most timeless, effortless, and elegant approach is not to rely on statement pieces but rather to pull from your capsule wardrobe. As demonstrated by Shailene Woodley, a simple black blazer, white t-shirt, and loafers create the perfect everyday outfit formula.
While you don't need to spend excessively on a quality pair of jeans, achieving the right fit and cut is crucial for a look as uncomplicated as this. Editors at the Who What Wear UK office frequently rely on certain pairs of stovepipe jeans that tend to be pricier. For instance, Agolde's '90s Pinch Waist style is tailored to fit perfectly and accentuate all the right areas. As the name indicates, they provide a silhouette reminiscent of the '90s era, perfect for fans of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. If Agolde's price point is beyond your budget, brands like H&M and M&S are reliable alternatives, and I personally enjoy Zara and COS as well.
Additionally, we should acknowledge Woodley's loafers, reportedly from The Row (though I can't confirm this entirely!). Simple, leather, and sleek—with no buckles or metallic adornments—they’re the ideal footwear for those in-between days when the temperature is neither too warm nor too cold. These elements create a refined, effortless look, especially when paired with stovepipe denim.
Below, I've curated a selection of the best stovepipe jeans in various washes, along with stylish loafers to complement them.
Shop Stovepipe Jeans + Black Blazer + Loafers
AGOLDE
+ Net Sustain 90's Pinch Waist Long High-Rise Straight-Leg Organic Jeans
The ultimate stovepipe jeans.
If your budget permits, The Row loafers are incredibly chic.
ALIGNE
Daphne Waisted Blazer
Fendi
Baguette® Bag Embroidered With Multicoloured Sequins and Beads
Let’s not overlook that Shailene accessorized with a yellow Fendi bag.
M&S
High Waisted Straight Leg Jeans
Toteme
Single-Breasted Blazer in Black
DALA
Calla Mid Rise Straight Ankle Jeans - Pacifica
Dune London
Gosette - Black
M&S
Pure Cotton Heavyweight Boxy Top
THE FRANKIE SHOP
Dione Mock-Croc Leather Belt
Sezane
Brut Sexy - Denim Blue - Organic Cotton
Lemaire
Leather Loafers in Black
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