If you’ve checked out our lookbooks and our denim trend previews, then one thing you’ll have noticed for sure. Its all about over- and uber-long jeans.
Ever wonder about the why? Does it really make sense? Is it all about making a fashion statement? Or is it because you’re all about anti-fit. The feeling of “I couldn’t care less”? And especially when you add baggy to over-long, you feel like “so what!”?
We were trying to discovery the “mystery” of this fashion trend that has been a thing for a few season and isn’t going anywhere soon. And FYI – this goes for men’s as well as fo women’s jeans.
Overlong jeans with hems pooling around the ankles or even trailing on the ground are absolutely trending right now for a few clear reasons:
Relaxed, Effortless Vibe
They signal a laid-back, “I didn’t try too hard” attitude that resonates with current fashion’s shift away from sharp, tight silhouettes. After years of cropped and slim fits, the pendulum is swinging toward oversized, slouchy proportions.
Y2K & ’90s Nostalgia
Fashion is deep into a cycle of revisiting late ’90s and early 2000s styles. Think JNCOs, skaters, and grunge — all of which embraced extra-long, baggy pants that puddled over chunky sneakers.
Proportional Play
Overlong jeans balance out the increasingly popular “big on big” styling — pairing them with oversized blazers, boxy tops, or chunky shoes creates striking proportions that feel contemporary and intentional.
Influence of Luxury Labels
Brands like The Row, Balenciaga, and Vetements have been championing exaggerated lengths in their tailored trousers and denim for several seasons. This trickled down into denim staples, especially through brands like Toteme, Khaite, and SLVRLAKE.
Footwear-Friendly
Overlong jeans complement bulky, statement footwear like platform boots, sneakers, or loafers — letting the jeans drape and showcase the shoe subtly.
In short: it’s part nostalgia, part rebellion against clean and fitted looks, and part alignment with today’s oversized aesthetic.
Did we get you into the over-long preferably baggy mood? No problem, below you can find some of our team’s favorite options and where to buy.
Reformation Cary Low Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans ($178)
H&M Baggy Jeans ($45)
Balenciaga Super Destroyed Wide-Leg Jeans ($2.450)
We The Free Cora Slouchy Jeans ($50)
ACNE Studios Carver Baggy Fit Jeans ($620)
