Once confined to the weekend uniform, jeans have officially become an (almost) all-occasion uniform—at least when paired with the right shoes. With flats, wide-leg jeans look slouchy but sharp, and the pairing works on a coffee run, a gallery opening, and everything in between.
Flats and wide-leg jeans make sense once you see them together. While the look reads casual at its core, layers and accessories offer plenty of ways to add sharpness and sophistication. The contrast is the whole point. A wide, relaxed leg gives you volume and attitude, while a sleek ballet flat, loafer, or pointed slipper adds polish and keeps the silhouette from feeling sloppy.
Below, all the style inspo you need—straight from the fashion girlies—for pairing your favorite flats and wide-leg jeans this fall.
Everyday minimalism
A casual jeans-and-long-sleeve-tee look instantly feels elevated when paired with flat mesh Mary Janes and a chic leather drawstring bag. Less is more when you want to highlight specific pieces in your wardrobe.
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