If your denim drawer is still dominated by skinny jeans, consider this your sign to give it a refresh. Skinny jeans have had a very long run, but this season, the silhouette is shifting toward cleaner, straighter lines. Straight-leg and cigarette jeans are having a major moment, offering a polished, modern look that still feels incredibly wearable. And if you’re looking to move beyond traditional blue, brown denim is one of the season’s standout colors - rich, unexpected, and surprisingly versatile.

Straight-leg and cigarette jeans are having a major moment, offering a polished, modern look that still feels incredibly wearable. And if you’re looking to move beyond traditional blue, brown denim is one of the season’s standout colors - rich, unexpected, and surprisingly versatile.

And straight-leg isn’t the only silhouette getting attention this fall. Barrel-leg, wide-leg and flared denim are all trending, giving you plenty of options to update your wardrobe while finding the shape that feels right for you. Whether you prefer something structured and directional or relaxed and easy, there’s a fresh denim silhouette worth trying.

To help you find the right pair, I’ve put together my 2026 Comprehensive Denim Guide, with denim broken down by style so you can easily shop the silhouettes that make sense for your wardrobe and lifestyle. Whether you’re ready for a full denim refresh or simply want to introduce one updated pair, this guide will help you find your next favorite.

If you want to go deeper than a shopping guide, this is exactly the gap my Style the Season Masterclass is built to do. I break down the runway trends, tell you honestly which ones are worth your money and which to skip, and hand you shopping links for every single one. And this year, purchasing gets you first access to the travel packing guide I built with Aiken for a Trip before anyone else sees it.

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