Skinny Jeans Are Back: How Are We Styling Them?

Millennials rejoice – your favourite denim silhouette is coming back. Following a stylistic pendulum swing towards an arguably more comfortable jean styles – low rise baggy, straight leg and mom jeans, the skinny jean has been making its way back into the equation. Though the thought of a skinny jean may come with the compromise of comfort, even Gen Z has to admit, the skinny silhouette sometimes has a functional advantage when it comes to certain outfits.

Hopefully you still have your skinny jeans tucked away in the back of your closet, or in storage and it’s time to pull them out. Anything has the potential to look outdated, or modern. It is all down to how you style it. Here’s the skinny on how we’re styling skinny jeans in 2024/2025, for a modern take on the classic. —Sheila O’Neill

With A Tall Boot

Booties are out, tall boots are in. Unless you want to wear skirts and dresses in the cold, skinny jeans are your best option with a taller boot. There is something so timeless about pairing a tall riding boot with a sleek skinny jean.

Give Low Rise A Chance

Gen Z have definitely adopted the low rise jean, while millennials have been more hesitant. If a high-waist skinny jean still feels like a dated look, consider a low rise, for a slight variation on the silhouette. This was THE 2000’s model off duty uniform, paired with a biker jacket and a loose cotton tee. These Freebird jeans from Australian denim brand One Teaspoon will have you feeling like forever-it girl and skinny jean queen, Kate Moss.

Dark Denim Will Always Be Chic

The classic millennial skinny jean was a light faded denim, often with a lot of distressing. This version is still too close to the recent past to be revived and feels dated. Instead of lighter denim, opt for a black, or dark denim. Also, skip the distressing, it’s giving 2016. These Nyla dark denim jeans from Denim Forum will always be a timeless classic, you can keep in your closet forever.

Kendall Jenner’s Favourite Jean

OK, so this one is a bit of a cheat code for those of us who aren’t ready to jump right back into our über skinny jeans. The Khaite Danielle is high-waisted, fitted through the hips and butt, with an elongating stovepipe silhouette. They are super flattering and a great transition jean for those looking for a sleek silhouette, without going full skinny. They are also said to be Kendall Jenner’s favourite denim. Now we can all finally admit, skinny jeans are a classic and a wardrobe staple.