Stovepipe jeans are emerging as the perfect compromise for those wary of the skinny jean's return. Offering a slimmer silhouette than wide-leg styles, they provide a chic, refined look with more breathing room than the skin-tight fits of 2010.
These jeans sit between straight-leg and skinny styles, hugging the leg slightly without clinging, and leaving space at the ankle. Typically mid to high-rise, they create a longer leg line. The trend has been spotted on runways at Khaite and Jil Sander, and on style icons like Alexa Chung.
Stovepipe jeans work well as a balancing act with statement tops or simple shirts, tees, and blazers. They pair perfectly with slim-line boots and loafers, and can be worn with voluminous pieces for contrast or fitted shapes for a sleek look.
Styling ideas include pairing with a luxe suede loafers and a contrast-collar jacket for a model-off-duty vibe, or layering with a fine knit and a talking-point coat. A classic trench coat with a little volume complements the slimmer jean, while boxy blazers mimic the jean's straight edges. Ballet flats also work well, continuing the simplistic line of the denim.
