These Are the Only 2025 Denim Trends Worth Investing In
I found them on sale for less than $200.
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I’ve fallen deeply in love with the latest 2025 denim trends. Why? Well, I’m a self-proclaimed minimalist, and these viral twill-woven styles embrace an uncomplicated attitude that makes my heart sing.
On the runways, designers like Bally and OpéraSPORT championed straight-leg and wide-leg silhouettes while labels including Tommy Hilfiger showcased classic denim maxi skirts. Even controversial styles—like Bermuda shorts and Canadian tuxedos—were assembled in approachable ways. More than anything, this season’s denim trends proved themselves to be practical and actually wearable.
Inspired to test-drive these styles, I scoured a range of retailers and found everything I could possibly need at Nordstrom and Shopbop. Not to mention, both brands are offering up to 70 percent off select items right now. If you don’t believe me, scroll on to find an assortment of other discounted pieces—all under $200.
Straight-Leg Jeans
Bally conveyed the “less is more” message with a pair of straight-leg jeans styled beside a ladylike cardigan.
Ah, straight-leg jeans. They’re the wardrobe heroes of the denim world, and thankfully, they’re not going anywhere this year. Bally, Coach, and Moschino proved my point by showcasing these perennial pants across their respective runways. Invest in a pair now, and you’ll have them for years.
Denim-on-Denim Outfits
Acne Studios went full-on Western with a rugged double-denim look.
Follow Acne Studios’s lead and channel your inner cowgirl with a Western-inspired Canadian tuxedo. If you need denim-on-denim outfit inspiration, take notes from stylish A-listers like Katie Holmes and Bella Hadid who have been wearing this matchy-matchy look on repeat.
Denim Maxi Skirts
Etro defies the itsy-bitsy hemline trend with a floor-sweeping denim maxi skirt.
Across the Spring 2025 catwalks, brands like Etro, Michael Kors, and Versace ditched skin-tight mini skirts for lengthy maxi skirts drenched in denim. Follow suit with the options below—some keep it simple with streamlined constructions while others feature playful touches like front slits and side pockets.
Bermuda Shorts
During OpéraSPORT’s latest runway show, a pair of Bermuda shorts stole the spotlight.
Believe it or not, Bermuda shorts are back—at least according to OpéraSPORT, Zimmermann, and a slew of other designers. While these bottoms are indeed cropped, there are plenty of ways to style them during the colder months. Just look toward Charli XCX, who recently wore them with a fuzzy fur coat and lofty knee-high boots.
Wide-Leg Jeans
It appears as though Tommy Hilfiger supports the “baggier is better” style memo.
Take a peek into the Spring 2025 collections of Tommy Hilfiger, Dior, and Sacai, and you’ll find billowing baggy jeans. However, these bottoms didn’t boast slouchy structures. Instead, they were stitched with trouser-like silhouettes that seemed surprisingly sophisticated.
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Lauren is the Fashion Editor at Marie Claire, where she writes trend reports, shopping pieces, and celebrity news stories. Prior to Marie Claire, Lauren worked for Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE as a freelance editor with a specific focus on seasonal styles and coveted products. She also worked for Town & Country, where she developed a robust portfolio of fashion roundups and designer profiles.
Lauren graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in journalism. While attending Penn, Lauren contributed to the university's fashion magazine, The Walk, while also interning for Philadelphia Style Magazine and EveryStylishGirl.
When she’s not exploring the world of fashion, you can find Lauren sharpening her skills as DJ, discovering new restaurants in New York City (she’s a foodie), and spending quality time with friends and family. Follow her along at @laurenktappan.
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