As far as celebrities go, you might be surprised to know that Olivia Wilde is one that we always look to for denim inspiration. She wears jeans a lot—even on the red carpet from time to time. Flared, straight-leg, baggy, skinny—you name it and she's worn it. But for a day out and about in Los Angeles earlier this week, Wilde wore a style that's new for her, and it's one that always comes back around: sailor jeans.
Sailor jeans are basically high-waisted jeans that are fitted at the top and wide-leg toward the bottom. They often have details such as patch pockets, double buttons, front seams, and thick, stitched hems. They can, like most denim styles, very easily be dressed up or down. They are a style of denim we've commonly come to associate with French girls, so it makes sense that Wilde's pair is from Veronica Beard—a brand that celebrates the joys of a capsule wardrobe (something French women swear by) and also has noticeable hints of Parisian style running throughout the line. Wilde's particular pair have sold out, but the brand offers many similar versions, some of which you can shop below.
Like skinny jeans, sailor jeans often come with a little added stretch in the weave, so if that's what you love about more fitted jeans but feel ready for a change, perhaps Wilde's sailor jeans will inspire you to try something new for the season or year ahead.
Scroll to see how Wilde styled hers (simply, with a cropped sweater-vest) and shop some of the best sailor jeans on the internet.
On Olivia Wilde: Yuhan Wang Intarsia-Knit Vest *(£1047); Veronica Beard jeans; Saint Laurent Shearling Sac Du Jour Bag (£2850)
On Olivia Wilde: Yuhan Wang
Shop the Best Sailor Jeans on the Internet
Many of the brand's jeans are on sale right now, so it's a good time to invest in a classic silhouette like these.
Sézane can always be trusted for this classic French denim style.
A mid-blue is a timeless option.
A slim-fit top is the perfect partner if you don't want to opt in for a crop like Wilde.
These feature a lot of detail for an affordable pair.
These must be named after Françoise Hardy, right?
Such a well-cut pair from Reiss, and they're on sale.
Enjoying the idea of sailor jeans in an alt colourway.
I'm seriously impressed by this M&S pair.
Next up: The jeans trends everyone will wear in 2023.
This story was originally published on Who What Wear US and has since been updated.
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