The Shoes and Tops That Look the Best With Non-Skinny Jeans

Despite their polarising nature, skinny jeans are basically a classic cut at this point. But in terms of the more forward silhouettes right now, relaxed straight-leg jeans reign supreme. These non-skinny jeans are a fashion-person favourite and bring a modern feel to any look, alongside boyfriend and mom silhouettes. These looser fits are also incredibly versatile.

In reality, you could pair so many of your go-to pieces with relaxed denim. But after scrolling through the feeds of some of our favourite fashion follows, we found a few key shoes and tops that style setters are opting for.

Below, we're showcasing the items that look great with non-skinny jeans. You'll notice everything from cool oversize shirting styles and trainers to romantic tops and strappy heels. Keep scrolling to see and shop the chic combinations.

1. Relaxed Shirt + Neutral Sandals

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Style Notes: An easy button-down shirt is a modern staple that looks fantastic with a range of items, including loose jeans. Adding a pair of heeled strappy sandals elevates the silhouette even more.

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2. Tank Top + Flats

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Style Notes: You can't deny the ease (and chicness) of a ribbed tank and jeans. A pair of cute flats completes this effortless look.

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3. Cut-out Top + Heels

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Style Notes: For an especially forward vibe, consider a cool cut-out top with your jeans and favourite heels.

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4. Sweatshirt + Sneakers

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Style Notes: Opting for a sweatshirt, loose jeans, and trainers creates a no-fuss yet fashionable look.

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5. Printed Top + Mules

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Style Notes: A printed blouse (like this floral pick) and a pair of sleek mules look very pretty with jeans.

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6. Cashmere Knit + Slingbacks

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Style Notes: A cashmere knit paired with slingbacks works effortlessly with straight-leg jeans for a chic, balanced look. The relaxed fit of the jeans complements the cosy knit, while slingbacks add a touch of elegance and elevate the outfit. This combo offers a perfect mix of comfort and sophistication for everyday style.

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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.

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