Not Skinny Jeans—Fashionable Individuals in Their 40s Are Sporting This "Outdated" Denim Style with Ballet Flats.

      It's said that everything eventually comes back into style, and in my experience, this holds particularly true for denim. Just last week, I spotted Kylie Jenner in studded jeans and Sarah Pidgeon rocking a two-tone pair. Even Victoria Beckham has jumped on the vintage denim bandwagon with low-rise capri jeans included in the Victoria Beckham x Gap collection. Most recently, Katie Holmes displayed the trend by donning patch-pocket jeans paired with ballet flats. This week in NYC, Holmes was seen casually walking through the streets in a spring denim outfit. She sported faded black patch-pocket jeans with a black T-shirt and a brown suede bomber jacket. For footwear, she opted for very trendy ballet flats—glove flats. This shoe choice seemed deliberate, as their modern design gave a fresh and cool twist to the "outdated" denim.

      For those unfamiliar, glove flats are a minimalist style crafted from soft leather that conforms to the foot. The snug fit offers more coverage compared to traditional ballet flats and feels less ornate without the typical bow details. Some designs feature a V-cut vamp, while others have a straight cut across. Regardless of style, they all provide a sleek finish that elevates any outfit, even older denim. Keep scrolling to find my selection of the most stylish patch-pocket jeans and glove ballet flats to pair with them. Shop Patch-Pocket Jeans and Ballet Flats.

      This style also comes in six additional colors!

      Every great wardrobe should include a pair of black ballet flats.

      Reformation

      Alyssa Stretch High Rise Wide Leg Long Jeans

      The faded medium-blue wash is gorgeous.

      The White Company

      Leather High Vamp Ballet Shoes

      Marks & Spencer

      High Waisted Patch Pocket Flared Jeans

      Pair these with heels for an elongated leg look.

      These new The Row flats are expected to sell out by June 1.

      Mother

      Stashed Hustler Roller Sneak High-Rise Bootcut Jeans

      Only Mother could make a retro denim trend appear fresh.

      The leather is incredibly soft.

      Anthropologie

      The Colette Full-Length Wide-Leg Jeans by Maeve

      Countless styling opportunities.

      Aeyde

      Moa Leather Point-Toe Flats

      The pointed toe will add a sophisticated touch to any denim.

      Victoria Beckham

      Alina Jean

      If you've been considering updating your denim for summer, this is your cue.

      The glove flats trend shows no indications of slowing down.