When it comes to American fashion, nothing defines us better than denim. In fact, we’re willing to bet that no other material can single-handedly conjure up visions of Americana and its storied subcultures better: Greasers, cowboys, hippies, rappers, rockers—they’ve all put their own very different stamp on the same staple, and today, we’re just as connected to our own interpretations of denim, if not more so.
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Considering the sheer prevalence of styles available to us right now, it’s no wonder that—throughout the last decade or so—jeans have emerged as wear-anywhere essentials, as opposed to the basic, casual, anti-establishment staples they once were. From shorts and skirts, to colored and artfully-printed styles—not to mention broken-in jackets, vests, and overalls, we’ve taken denim to a whole new, staggeringly broad level.
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However, nothing comes close to the ubiquity of the classic five-pocket blue jean. It’s probably one of the only pieces of fashion we all own—no matter what our personal style. To that end, we decided to highlight the wardrobe staple with the slideshow below, which showcases 50 different ways to wear a pair of blue jeans, from skinny and tapered styles to ripped-up and flared versions.
Click through to see some seriously inspiring ways to style your jeans, and let us know: which look do you like best?
Originally posted on StyleCaster.com
With a turtleneck and heels
Cuffed with a tucked-in tee
Paired with a sweater
Rolled up and half-tucked
With a classic white tee
Frayed at the ends
Under a jacket and tee
Ripped and patched at the knee
Under a long jacket
Paired with chic flats
With an all-black ensemble
Under a chunky knit
With loose layers
Hovering above exposed socks
Flanked by pink patterns
Belted and with a bow
Ripped in the right places
Peeking beneath long layers
Tied at the waist with a jacket
With stripes and sneakers
With an embroidered leather jacket
Cuffed to the knees
With a half-tucked shirt
Loaded with winter accessories
Cropped with cut-out booties
Sporty with a twist
Michael Jackson–style
Beside other blues
Over fishnets and sneakers
With your coziest sweaters
With an off-the-shoulder top
With a camel coat
With a fuzzy jacket
With a tie-neck top
High-waisted and frayed
Under an oversized sweater
Prim and proper
With neutral accessories
Casual with kicks
Dressed up for work
Edgy with black boots
With a dramatic sheer jacket
With camel-colored accents
Chic with stripes
Baggy and with black
Paired with plaid
Wide-legged with stripes
With classic black-and-white
With leather and latticed shoes
With patent-leather boots
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