The Low-Key Jean Trend You'll See Everywhere Spring & Summer 2024
When we think of closet staples, we immediately envision denim. Everyone has a pair — or 10 — of their favorite jeans, and while some may wonder why we need so many, they should know the answer is obvious. We have mom jeans, dad jeans, straight-leg pairs, flared versions — the list goes on (and on). And now that warmer weather is here, it's time to get creative with our jeans styling, with spring and summer 2024 being all about cuffed hems.
Cuffing your jeans can instantly make a boring pair more interesting, and it's practical — if your baggy jeans are too long, just roll them up and wear them with sneakers. Or, if you're wearing straight-leg jeans, cuff them to elevate your outfit with strappy stilettos for a trendy date-night look (because we all know that jeans and heels never go out of style). Basically, if you're ready to roll into spring and summer with a fresh take on denim, cuffing is the way to go.
Make your business-casual 'fit trendy with wide-cuffed jeans
Nothing is more classic than a crisp button-up shirt paired with relaxed, light-blue jeans. For instance, cuff your denim pants and slip on a pair of black booties for a streamlined and casual office look. A wide, black belt ties the whole outfit together, and you'll be ready for happy hour with your besties as soon as the clock hits 5:00 p.m.
A double cuff is a fun way to rock this trend
Flipping your hemline over for double the fun is one amazing alternative to the wide cuff. Simply roll up the bottoms of your jeans and fold them halfway down. This works wonders for petite folks who don't want to look engulfed in their jeans, and it's great for showing off an amazing pair of shoes, too.
Cuffed barrel-leg jeans are two trends in one
Barrel-leg jeans are the on-trend silhouette of 2024, so if you don't have a pair now, you'll want to get one ASAP. You'll see various interpretations of the trend everywhere this spring and summer, but we suggest cuffing your hems and slipping on a pair of loafers for a classically '80s look. Just note that you'll want to wear a form-fitting top, like a wrap shirt or body-hugging turtleneck, to balance out the volume of the jeans.
Update your skinny jeans with cuffed hems
Despite what TikTok says, skinny jeans aren't dead, so there's no need to banish them to the depths of your closet. Not everyone loves the baggy look, and skinny jeans are perfect with knee-high boots in the winter and sandals in the summer. In the warmer months, roll up the cuffs for a cropped look and opt for a pair of wedges to complete your breezy brunch look.
White jeans with cuffed hems scream summer vibes
Once your white jeans come out, you know it's summertime. Introduce your pair to the fresh new season by rolling up the hems and displaying a shiny pair of white sneakers. Throw on a cropped T-shirt, and you'll be casual yet trendy for those lazy summer weekend strolls. A bonus for cuffing your jeans is that you'll keep those hems pristine all season long.