The Ultimate Guide to Styling Skinny Jeans in 2022
Skinny jeans just might be making their big comeback. L'OFFICIEL breaks down the best ways to style them in 2022.
Remember when ripped skinny jeans and high heels were every celebrity’s go-to outfit? From Kendall Jenner to Gigi Hadid, it was certainly a paparazzi favorite in 2016. But then baggy jeans took over, and we all tucked away our slim denim styles into the back corners of our closets.
Although skinny jeans aren't totally trending (yet), L'OFFICIEL makes an argument for digging out that long-forgotten denim look with new styling tricks that just might change your outlook on the slim silhouette. In 2022, celebrities and fashion influencers have certainly found better ways to wear their skinny jeans. See below for a few of our favorite inspiring looks.
French Girl Style
The iconic French Girl style is always sought after, but what people often overlook is the way they style their skinny jeans. Light wash, high-waisted skinny jeans with a simple black or white t-shirt tucked inside is an essential look for Parisian fashion. The jeans are often cropped just above the ankle to make for a perfectly elegant yet casual outfit.
Model-Off-Duty
Nailing the model-off-duty look is the best way to keep up with the ultimate style icons. This simple but classic style proves that a little crop top with high-waisted skinny jeans, an unbuttoned shirt, and matching heels is still a winning combination.
The Big Structured Top
Just a few days ago, Emma Watson was spotted at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show sporting dark wash skinny jeans with a big architectural blazer—a statement outfit that perhaps announced the return of the skinny jean. The way in which the large silhouette of the cropped blazer works perfectly with the slim fit of the jeans shows that finding the right proportions can elevate a whole outfit. It must be noted that the dark wash also aligns with her black blazer, boots, and bag, revealing that color and structure are two quintessential elements of impeccable styling.
Low-waisted 2000s
Y2K fashion means the return of low-waisted jeans and that includes the return of low-waisted skinny jeans. Worn with a little bit of a flare at the bottom, these skinny jeans work with a dainty top and a little midriff skin showing. Fashion influencer Devon Lee Carlson sports the look with some silver-heeled sandals and a mini shoulder bag — an image straight from the 2000s.
All White
The all-white look is perfect for the summer. Cropped white skinny jeans with a cute prairie top and little heels is a chic outfit for both day and night. Clearly influenced by a touch of French Girl style, this simple combination looks extremely put-together and ethereal.
Paired with Leather
Leather and denim, a match made in heaven. With an oversized leather jacket and leather boots over the jeans, Kaia Gerber sports a look that emulates a unique crossover between the preppy equestrian girl and the '80s rockstar.
