'90s Inspired, Classic, Airport Outfit Approved: Bootcut Jeans Are Making a Big Comeback
We've seen denim trends come and go, only to circle back with a 15-second video that pops onto our For You pages. Recently, long-forgotten styles like micro-mini denim shorts have resurfaced in the fashion world. Now, another nostalgic denim silhouette is making its comeback: bootcut jeans.
A major fashion staple in the '90s, this slightly flared style was a go-to for celebrities, especially for airport outfits. Why? If you buy the right pair, they're as comfortable as sweatpants but look stylish and chic. With the resurgence of kick-flare pants thanks, in part, to High Sport's viral designs, it's no surprise that bootcut jeans are back in the spotlight. While they pair perfectly with boots, as their name suggests, they also look great with heels or pointed ballerina flats for a polished look. Ahead, shop the best bootcut jeans available now.
How Celebrities Are Wearing Bootcut Jeans
It girl–approved denim will always win me over. Whether you wear a classic tee or a formal blouse, everyone looks good in bootcuts.
You don't have to just go for blue jeans. This tan ensemble on Priyanka Chopra is an outfit worth copying.
This is the pair of jeans to wear if you want to center your wardrobe around classic staples.
Pull an Ice Spice by fully committing to the 2000s vibe with a distressed-denim matching set.
Our Top Styles
That low-slung rise feels so right.
A little Western, a lot of chic.
These were made for cowboy boots, obviously.
The vintage-inspired fit makes these worth it.
My current favorite pair.
White bootcut jeans with a raw hem are my fall wild card.
Rigid denim that gets better every time you wear it.
These are a splurge, and they look like it.
Built for long weekends and off-duty days.
These give off the coolest L.A. energy.
Same great fit in a lighter wash.
Everything about this pair.
Winter white, but make it bootcut.
A black wash is the easiest way to dress up jeans.
Absolutely classic.
Low-rise and a long hem—very 2003 in the best way.
Another Pistola pair I'd happily add to the rotation.
These already feel like an old favorite.
Cropped just enough to show off pointed boots.
Corduroy is the cozy update your denim rotation needs.
A mid-rise that sits exactly where you want it.
Washed black works with literally everything.
Some of the softest denim out there.
It's the dark wash for me.
I'd wear these with a chunky knit all season.
These have such a '90s feel.
A perfect true-blue wash.
Polished enough for the office with a blazer.
A no-fuss classic that goes with everything.
A dark rinse that is dressed up instantly with heels.
So much stretch without losing the shape.
The everyday pair you'll wear on repeat.
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