may come and go, but are a classic for a reason. Universally flattering, seriously comfortable, wonderfully versatile and effortlessly cool, they have been a ever since the Noughties, and their popularity is showing no signs of slowing. Indeed, if the AW24 runways are anything to go by, there can be no doubt that is set to be the style of the season – the more nostalgia-inducing, baggy, floor-pooling and voluminous, the better.
Just look to the likes of Chloé, Acne, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Alaïa and Dior for proof. It's one thing spotting a trend on the runway, however, and entirely another to translate it into real life. That's where we come in.
Keep scrolling for ELLE UK's guide to how to style wide-leg jeans like a fashion insider, featuring to pin to your moodboard, fool-proof outfit formulas to follow, and, of course, the . The oversize coat and boots There's no easier way to refresh that classic and combo than by inserting some dark-wash wide-leg jeans into the mix. They're the perfect mix of smart and laid-back, much like the floor-sweeping, Seventies-esque, oversize masculine coats that are having a moment this season thanks to – so together, they're a match made in fashion heaven.
Pair with a white or cream-coloured high-neck knit to break up the darker shades, and add some pointy heeled for a touch of rock 'n' roll. The party top and pointy heels may not seem the obvious choice for a party-ready get-up, but that's precisely the point. The unexpected pairing.
