Mom Jeans Have Made A Comeback — Here's How 12 Celebs Are Wearing Them
Mom jeans are one of those "love them or hate them" clothing items, but for many of us, there's no denying the power of a great pair of these '90s-inspired jeans. And despite their maternal origins, Mom Jeans have become a universal trend for all ages. Even if you're opposed to a high waist or stiff denim, two of the primary identifiers of the mom jeans of yesteryear, the mom jeans du jour offer a range of relaxed fits and even come in mid-rise options. But perhaps an even better indicator of how far mom jeans have come is the fact that celebrities can't stop wearing them.
Whether they're promoting a movie or flying under the radar while traveling, celebs of all ages, including Hailey Bieber, Michelle Williams, and Julia Fox have all been spotted out and about in mom jeans this spring.
While many celebrity mom jeans outfits are on the casual end, these twelve looks can be easily elevated with a few wardrobe staples you probably already own. Gird your loins — in denim! — and get ready to get into the no-nonsense, very cool jeans trend celebs can't get enough of for spring.
With a Sunny Turtleneck SweaterGetty Images
We won't blame you for thinking mom jeans can read a bit drab. But if you're apprehensive, don't rule them out until you try wearing a pair with a sunny, turtleneck sweater and your fave white sneakers the way Emma Roberts recently did. The structure and color of Roberts's sweater could elevate any style of pants, but when paired with mom jeans, the vibe is delightfully laidback with a slight nod to good tailoring.Shop Similar: Reformation Garrett Cashmere Oversized Turtleneck in Harvest, $268
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Think mom jeans can't be elevated? Think again. Michelle Williams paired a boxy — in the best way — blazer with the style and square-toed ballet flats for a look that was polished as it was effortless. Fit is key here, so don't be afraid to take your jeans to a tailor so they hit you at the exact right spot on the ankle.Shop Similar: Empress Square Toe Ballet Flats, $99
With a Statement Coat and HeelsGetty Images
Almost any trend can benefit from the combination of a great satin embellished heel and statement coat, and mom jeans are no exception. Take a cue from Sofia Vergara and balance the upscale elegance of the shoe and outerwear with a pair of cropped and distressed mom jeans.Shop Similar: Badgley Mischka Saint Embellished Heels, $165 (Originally $275) and J. Crew New Icon Trench Coat in Vivid Begonia, $248
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Channel a menswear vibe by layering on a few lightweight knit sweaters, tucking them into your fave pair of mom jeans, and cinching your waist with a classic black belt. This layering approach has such a classically cool feel that you can play around with outerwear and shoes; go elegant with pumps and a blazer, casual with flats and a cardigan, or edgy with boots and a bomber jacket — all fit the look expertly.Shop Similar: Quince 100% Organic Cotton Fisherman Crew Sweater, $40, Everlane Pima Micro-Rib Turtleneck, $50
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For a look that's sweet and flirty without veering into twee territory, a pair of strappy sandals and a ruffled bib top are perfect for pairing with a relaxed pair of mom jeans. Since none of the individual garments are ultra-fitted, there's more room to experiment with interesting, baroque-inspired details like pleating, decadent ribbons, and corsetry-inspired hemlines.Shop Similar: Love The Label Gisele Short Puff-Sleeve Ruffle-Bib Cotton Top, $245
With a Puffy Bomber JacketGetty Images
Spring weather can be fickle, which is why it's always a good idea to have one or two outfits in your arsenal that include a layer designed to keep you actually warm. Case in point: Julia Fox's mom jeans and puffer jacket 'fit.Shop Similar: Alo Yoga Gold Rush Puffer, $198
With a Chic Bouclé BlazerGetty Images
The allure of a vintage Chanel jacket is a powerful one, and you can create that energy with a tastefully cropped bouclé blazer — without spending two months' rent on the real thing. To recreate Chriselle Lim's mom jeans outfit, pair a pastel tweed blazer with your baggiest pair of black mom jeans.Shop Similar: AQUA Tweed Cropped Jacket, $128
With an Oversized Polo And BootsGetty Images
Hailey Bieber vacillates between teeny tiny and very oversized clothing and, frankly, we appreciate the endless versatility. When it comes to the latter, her normcore take on the mom jeans trend is breezy and effortless. Her bomber jacket, collared polo, and loosely fitted mom jeans contrast beautifully with her structured handbag and pointy-toe boots for a look that's layered and complex, but still very casual.Shop Similar: Addison Bay Courtside Polo, $98, and SCHUTZ Briani Crocodile Embossed Leather Bootie, $84 (Originally $168)
With a Velvet BlazerGetty Images
For a spring look that works just as well at brunch as it does at happy hour, cuff your fave mom jeans at the ankle, toss on a buttery soft velvet blazer, and grab a coordinated clutch. Voilà! You've got an elevated casual look in under 90 seconds.Shop Similar: BCBGeneration Velvet Blazer, $128
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Gen Z might not approve of every trend near and dear to the hearts of Millennials and Gen Xers, but mom jeans transcend generational divides, as influencer Emma Brooks showed recently. Pairing mom jeans with a micro top and a subtly printed, oversized chambray is a look you can dress up or down for day or night. Tube tops are an easy go-to, but if you like a bit more structure and support, we recommend a cropped top with spaghetti straps.Shop Similar: Maje Tweed Crop Top, $265
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The high waist of mom jeans is a natural fit for a cropped top, but that doesn't mean you have to show a lot of skin. See The Bachelor contestant Kit Keenan, who opted for a long-sleeved cropped jacket in a statement-making, bold print.Shop Similar: Akira Mother Nature Flower Detail Cardigan, $200
With a Crop Top and TrenchGetty Images
There's nothing like combining classic pieces in a way that feels fresh and modern. Among our favorite classic wardrobe staples: a khaki trench coat, a cropped and fitted white tank, and a dope pair of mom jeans. Strap on a pair of patent leather heels and chunky sunglasses and you've got yourself a chef's kiss look that'll score you major fashion points all season long. Shop Similar: Reformation Tasha Tank, $38, and Burberry Long Chelsea Heritage Trench Coat, $2,490
11 Failsafe Ways To Wear White Jeans This Spring
On the streets of New York, Lauren Santo Domingo was on double-denim duty, styling her Loulou Studio jean jacket with white jeans, also from the brand. Over in London, Vogue's global network lead & European deputy editor Sarah Harris stuck to her signature minimalist style by pairing Citizen of Humanity's straight-leg jeans with a plain, but perfect, white T-shirt. Take a cue from another street styler and wear a Saint Laurent varsity jacket with distressed white jeans from Madewell for the coolest, yet still casual, look. Meanwhile, Khaite's Scarlet cardigan is still a seasonal style, especially when worn alongside white Barrel jeans from Toteme.
Below, discover 11 white jeans outfits that have the street style seal of approval.
Slouchy White Jeans With a Black OvercoatPhoto: Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Agolde Low Rise Baggy jeans
The stylish ease of a baggy jean is a fashion crowd favorite for a reason. In a bright white, Agolde's low-rise denim in the color milkshake should be an instant addition to your spring shopping carts. As modeled by this street styler, wear yours alongside The Row's black overcoat, a Hanes white tee, and a pair of strappy Khaite sandals. Meanwhile, Cos's crescent bag is the ideal carry all.
The Row Malika belted wool-blend coat
Hanes women's perfect short sleeve T-shirt
Agolde Low Rise Baggy jeans
Khaite Linden thong leather sandals
Madewell chunky buckle skinny leather belt
White Jeans With a Matching Denim JacketPhoto: Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Loulou Studio high-rise straight-leg jeans
Double-the-denim this spring for the ultimate white jeans outfit, à la LSD. Get the look courtesy of Loulou Studio's Dave denim jacket and their high-rise straight-leg jeans. Brogues from Legres toughen up the look ever-so-slightly, while a Gucci neck-tie keeps it classy. Sling Savette's Tondo bag over your shoulder for the finishing touch.
Loulou Studio Dave denim jacket
Everlane The Pima Turtleneck
Loulou Studio high-rise straight-leg jeans
Aeyde Mara leather brogues
Savette Tondo leather shoulder bag
White Jeans With a Bomber JacketPhoto: Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Tibi Murray high-rise wide-leg jeans
A perennial staple in the lightweight outerwear category is, of course, the aviator jacket. This street styler is wearing her croc-embellished bomber from The Frankie Shop with white wide-leg jeans from Tibi. Adidas Gazelle's are still the staple of the season, as is this moon bag from By Far.
The Frankie Shop Hane croc-effect bomber jacket
James Perse Vintage Boy T-shirt
Tibi Murray high-rise wide-leg jeans
Adidas Originals Gazelle shoes
By Far Gib leather shoulder bag
Saint Laurent Eyewear D-frame sunglasses
Distressed White Jeans With an Oversize BlazerPhoto: Edward Berthelot/Getty Images
Maison Margiela cutout high-rise straight-leg jeans
Err on the edgier side this spring in a pair of distressed Maison Margiela jeans. Then, return to the classics by way of an oversized Everlane blazer and pointed-toe booties from Toteme. Loewe's Flamenco clutch is a surprisingly practical everyday bag, while silver hoop earrings from Mejuri are equally as essential.
Everlane The '80s Blazer
The Row Falun turtleneck top
Maison Margiela cutout high-rise straight-leg jeans
Loewe Flamenco mini leather clutch bag
White Jeans With a Lightweight LinerPhoto: Streetstyleshooters/Getty Images
Zara TRF high-rise wide-leg jeans
Earlier this season, we declared that if you buy any outerwear this spring, make it a quilted shell liner. Like this street styler, you will find that Rag & Bone's Remi jacket pairs perfectly well with Zara's wide-leg jeans. There's no finishing touch quite like a stylish pair of sneakers—and we're partial to these from Nike. Staud's Alec bag serves as the ultimate palette cleanser, breaking up the all-white ensemble beautifully.
Rag & Bone Remi quilted jacket
Favorite Daughter The Favorite Rib Tank
Zara TRF high-rise wide-leg jeans
Laura Lombardi Portrait necklace
White Jeans With a Plain White TeePhoto: Christian Vierig/Getty Images
Citizens of Humanity Devi boyfriend jeans
This spring, we're all about going back to basics–and what is more basic than a plain, but perfect, white tee. Like Vogue's very own Sarah Harris, wear yours from Petit Bateau underneath a Mango black coat and tucked into Citizen of Humanity's Devi boyfriend jeans. Essential accessories from New Balance, DeMellier, and DMY by DMY polish off the look.
Petit Bateau short-sleeve T-shirts
Citizens of Humanity Devi boyfriend jeans
New Balance 574 Core sneakers
DeMellier New York moc-croc top-handle bag
DMY by DMY Preston rectangular sunglasses
White Jeans With a Transitional Trench CoatPhoto: Streetstyleshooters/Getty Images
Khaite Danielle high-rise straight jeans
Navigating the ever-evolving spring weather is tricky, but a transitional trench coat is always a safe bet. Cos's belted style is a chic choice, especially when worn atop Khaite's beloved Danielle jeans. Pack a colorful punch with a Proenza Schouler tie-dyed top. Otherwise, keep it simple with accessories from The Row and Reformation.
