Spotted in the Lower East Side: The '80s-Inspired Denim That NYC's Trendiest Inhabitants Are Trading Their Blue Jeans For.
While many may wince at the revival of '80s fashion in 2026, there’s one retro trend gaining traction that fashion enthusiasts are excited about. It’s not oversized costume jewelry or shoulder pads. Striped jeans are making a significant appearance this summer. With pinstripe styles favored by Ayo Edebiri and vibrant, colorful versions worn by Spanish women, striped jeans are set to be the standout denim trend of the season. Although I didn't foresee it happening, denim that expresses personality is trending. Printed jeans, embellished denim, vibrant washes, and pastel styles all point to the fashion community’s shift toward playful, bright, and funky denim as the new season approaches. Below, discover how stylish individuals on Instagram are pairing their striped jeans, along with top picks for purchases and other essential summer items featuring this emerging print trend. Explore More of Summer 2026's Striped-Jeans Trend
Styling Ideas for Striped Jeans:
- Pair striped jeans with a beaded necklace and a white tank top.
- Combine striped jeans with a white button-down shirt, funky sunglasses, and pastel heels.
- Style striped jeans with an olive tank top and strappy sandals.
- Wear striped jeans with a black T-shirt, red ballet flats, and a relaxed, oversized bag.
- Layer striped jeans with a white button-down over a T-shirt, white sunglasses, and a daily tote bag.
- Go for striped jeans with a pastel cardigan and oversized gold costume jewelry.
Shop Striped Jeans:
- Asos Design: Stripe Dad Jeans in Multi Stripe
- Madewell: The Emmy Wide-Leg Pant
- Laagam: Leroy Red Striped Twill Pants
- Reformation: Cary Low Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans
- Zw Collection: Mid-Rise Striped Tapered Jeans
- Zara: Z1975 Striped Straight Jeans
- Zara: Z1975 Mid-Rise Striped Straight Leg Jeans
- Zara: Z1975 Striped Barrel Jeans
- Zara: Low Rise Striped Straight Leg Trf Jeans
- Gap: High Rise Ultrasoft Denim Stripe Barrel Jeans
- H&M: Wide Ultra High Foldover Cuff Jeans
- Pilcro: Kayden High Rise Railroad Stripe Carpenter Barrel Jeans
- Gap: Low Slung Stripe Extra Baggy Jeans
- ASOS Design: Horseshoe Pants With Tab Waist Detail in Brown Stripes
Shop More Summer Stripes:
- Joe's Jeans: The Brynn Striped Pants
- The Row: Barn Mini Leather-Trimmed Canvas Tote
- La Ligne: Striped Cotton Pants
- Little Moon: Glint Medium-Brim Hat
- Mango: Pleated Striped Pants
- Triangl: Vinca Melon Stripe Triangle Bikini Set
- Madewell X Shopbop: Lexington Tote
- Reformation: Gina Short Pant
- Mango: Striped Knitted Fitted Top
- Madewell: Scoopneck Mini Shift Dress in 100% Linen
- Staud: Mateo Pant in Artist Stripe
- Triangl: Elli Bonn Terry Towelling Short
- SimonMiller: Pia Poplin Pant
- Faithfull: Playa Mini Short
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Spotted in the Lower East Side: The '80s-Inspired Denim That NYC's Trendiest Inhabitants Are Trading Their Blue Jeans For.
This summer, the style set is choosing striped jeans instead of the classic light-wash options. Below, check out how our favorite tastemakers are wearing them.
