The 6 best denim trends for women in 2024

If the colder temperatures have you thinking about updating your denim collection, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re taking a deep dive into the major denim trends dominating the fashion world. The beauty of today is that these trends have a much longer shelf life than other areas of the industry. For example, the fashion world has been trending towards wider, voluminous silhouettes for several years. Whether it’s a pair of cocoon-shaped barrel jeans or a pair of low-rise, knee-length baggy shorts, trends evolve at a slower pace, which is reassuring to those who’ve ever struggled with buyer’s remorse.

If you’re a fashion-minded shopper looking for the best current styles for your wardrobe, below are six denim trends worth investing in.

Long story short

Bermuda shorts are no longer just reserved for summer. One of the coolest ways It girls are updating their fall outfits is by grabbing denim versions and wearing them with tall, over-the-knee boots. On the Fall 2024 runway, Dries Van Noten showed us how it’s done with a model wearing a shorts and boots combo with a ribbed tank top and a glamorous cropped jacket.

Mango Hazel denim Bermuda shorts

Wilfred Snapshot Denim Short

(Stove) Whistle down

The secret to longer legs: stovepipe jeans. The elongated silhouette and straight fit from thigh to ankle create a vertical frame that draws the eye upwards. If you’re wondering what the difference is between stovepipe jeans and straight-leg jeans, think of the former as a more tailored option that fits a little closer to the body like tailored pants. For outfit inspiration, you’ll often see Kendall Jenner sprinting between modeling gigs while wearing her Khaite Danielle stovepipe jeans with a sleek blazer and kitten heels.

Khaite Danielle ankle jeans

Madewell mid-rise stovepipe jeans

Spinning and screaming

Twisted seams have become the hallmark of cool, lust-worthy jeans. Even designers not necessarily known for denim are embracing the cool-girl ease of a pair of jeans with a leg-wrapping seam. Victoria Beckham has a low-rise design called Gigi that will be released with the Spring 2025 collection. The same goes for Versace, which debuted a curved silhouette on the runway during Milan Fashion Week.

Maison Margiela jeans with diagonal seam

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Apiece Apart Meridian Jeans

Jeans with a twisted hem and straight legs

Toteme jeans with a twisted seam and straight leg

String Fling

I love it when a functional addition – like an adjustable waistband – becomes a sought-after trend. That’s exactly what happens with the latest collection of drawstring jeans. The small detail has the power to transform a casual t-shirt outfit into an effortless work of art. For an instant wardrobe upgrade, be sure to pick up Citizens of Humannity’s bestseller, the Brynn – unless it’s sold out again.

Citizens of Humanity Brynn Drawstring Pants

Abercrombie & Fitch Low Rise Ultra Loose Jeans

COS wide-leg trousers in flowing denim

Gap pull-on wide leg jeans

Fit and impact

Boho is officially back. Of course, this also includes the retro-inspired flare jeans. If you love fitted denim that also offers a bit of volume, the curvy silhouette is a perfect solution. Join the Chloé cult and, just like the model at the last Spring 2025 show, wear yours with a sheer, lace-trimmed top – and don’t forget to finish the look with a bohemian belt.

Mango purple flared jeans

Frame Le High Flare Jeans

Veronica Beard Beverly Skinny Flare Jeans

Victoria Beckham Julia Flare Jeans

Load the barrel

If the baggy jeans trend’s lack of structure puts you off, here’s a sculptural take on the oversized denim movement. The pièce de résistance is one of Alaïa’s runway-worthy creations that first caught our eye at the Fall/Winter 2023 presentation. Two years later, we’re still loving the cocoon-shaped design. Remember what I said earlier? The durability of trends continues to increase. So if you’re looking for something special, combine it with the matching denim shirt from Alaïa.

Alaïa jeans with rounded legs

AWAKE fashion jeans with curved shaft

Everlane The Way High Curve Jeans

Nili Lotan Shon Barrel Jeans

Alexis Bennett Parker is Commerce Content Lead at ELLE.com. In this newly created role, she oversees all online shopping stories, from fashion trend pieces to the most sought-after beauty buys on the market today. Alexis has been in publishing for 11 years and seven of those years have been dedicated to helping buyers make informed purchases – no buyer’s remorse here! Before joining the ELLE.com team, she worked in the editorial departments of fashion, CosmopolitanAnd InStyleto name just a few magazines. In addition to working closely with multiple brands and testing hundreds of products throughout her career, Alexis has also won awards for her work as a shopping journalist. Namely, she was a Pynk Magazine Gala honoree in 2023, received the Condé Nast Commerce Content Award for Best Article by a New Employee in 2021, and was named to the Top 40 Under 40 Inheritors list in 2018.