There are so many different types of jeans in the world and they all seem to come with their own styling guide. How to style barrel-leg jeans—a denim trend from 2025 that is still going strong this year—is not necessarily going to be the same as how to wear baggy pants or skinny jeans.
The beauty of barrel-leg jeans is that they’re bringing something new to the table. We all might have a classic pair of bootcut or wide-leg pants in our closet and we often find ourselves wanting to mix and match them with a new top or different shoes. This denim style comes with a totally fresh perspective, which means even the most basic T-shirt from your dresser drawer suddenly looks cool and modern.
Our Go-To Barrel Jeans Look
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A quick aside to talk about what barrel jeans are, exactly: Also known as balloon jeans, they’re defined by having a higher waistband and a cut that that widens at the hips and narrows again at the hem. They’re often ankle-length, but not always. Regardless, the result is the same—a balloon or barrel silhouette. The pants first started trending last spring and are now absolutely everywhere, which means they’re on their way to become a classic standard soon enough.
