I Noticed These $70 Zara Jeans Everywhere in Madrid, so I Decided to Get a Pair for Myself.

      Each summer, I travel far east to Madrid, Spain. I've been making this trip for seven consecutive years, and with every visit, I grow more enamored with the city. It's become like a second home to me—so much so that I decided almost two years ago to hold my wedding there! Over time, the fashion sense of Spanish women has significantly shaped my personal style in countless ways. In a place known for Zara, Mango, and jamón ibérico, there is always something to draw inspiration from. Every year, I return home with a suitcase brimming with new items from my travels, almost all inspired by the stylish Madrid women I observed in Chamberí and Salamanca. For example, the pastel striped jeans from Zara that I spotted on nearly every corner. After seeing them styled in various ways, I went to Madrid's largest Zara to get myself a pair.

      It turns out, I wasn't alone in my enthusiasm. I spent a good 15 minutes digging through my local store to find a pair in my size, as they were almost sold out. It seemed like every chic Madrileña had snatched them up before I could.

      Striped jeans have quietly emerged as one of the standout denim trends for summer 2026, with brands embracing candy-colored pinstripes and pastel hues that feel particularly vibrant for warm weather. Instead of reaching for white jeans or linen trousers, fashion enthusiasts are choosing striped denim to inject a bit of color and personality while still treating it like a neutral. With this Zara pair, I found that the colorful stripes managed to be playful without appearing costume-like, making them the ideal counterbalance to the traditional blue denim that usually prevails in summer wardrobes of other European cities. (Ahem, Paris.) I decided to style them like the Spanish women I had seen: with colorful velvet slippers, a black tank top, and a woven basket bag. After wearing this outfit around town at least twice, I bought a second pair of striped jeans from Mango, another beloved Spanish brand among American women.

      If the fashionable locals of Madrid are any indication, striped denim is just beginning to trend, and I am more than willing to make space in my suitcase for it. Below, discover the best striped jeans and other striped summer essentials you need in your closet.

      **Shop Striped Jeans**

      - **Zara**: TRF Low Rise Striped Wide Leg Jeans

       - Sizing: US 0 to US 14

       - Materials: 100% Cotton

       - Colors: Pastel pink, green, purple, white, and tan stripes

      **Shop the Spanish Striped-Jeans Trend**

      - **Mango**: Straight Striped Jeans

      - **ASOS DESIGN**: Straight Jeans in Natural Striped Print

      - **ZW Collection**: Mid-Rise Striped Culotte Jeans

      - **Versace**: Striped Mid-Rise Straight-Leg Cotton Jeans

      - **Zara**: TRF Low Rise Striped Wide Leg Jeans

      - **Mango**: Cotton Rich Straight Leg Jeans in Pink and Brown Stripes

      - **Zara**: Z1975 Striped Straight Jeans

      - **ASOS DESIGN**: Stripe Dad Jeans in Multi Stripe

      - **Mango**: Straight Striped Jeans

      - **Citizens of Humanity**: Anisa Low-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans

      - **Renggli**: Stripe Straight Jean

      - **Zara**: Low Rise Striped Straight Leg TRF Jeans

      - **ZW Collection**: Mid-Rise Striped Slim Jeans

      - **J.Crew**: Everyday Wide-Leg Jean in Stripe

      **Shop More Summer Stripes**

      - **The Row**: Mini Barn Striped Tote Bag

      - **Reformation**: Nataly Knit Dress

      - **Djerf Avenue**: Spring Shirt Gelato Stripe

      - **Mango**: Striped Cotton T-Shirt

      - **Triangl**: Stripe Crochet Short

      - **Staud**: Skye Tank Artist Stripe

      - **Christopher Esber**: Stripe Knit Orbit Tee

      - **Djerf Avenue**: Poplin Classic Shirt Honey Stripe

      - **Reformation**: Rowan Crew Tee

      - **Staud**: Encino Striped Cotton-Blend Maxi Dress

      - **Montce**: Joan Stripe Floppy Bucket Hat

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