5 Fall Denim Trends Our Editors Are Wearing Everywhere in 2025

After a few years on the outs, flared jeans are working their way back into the zeitgeist. (I promise it’ll be better this time around.) Taking cues from the exaggerated flares of the ’70s, this modernized silhouette is a little more understated: It’s still tight through the knees and loose at the ankles, but not too dramatic for everyday wear. Avoid sneakers in favor of fall boots and heels, which tuck nicely under the extra room at the hem and provide a bit of height that (literally and sartorially) elevates the bootcuts.

6. Corduroy jeans

Okay, okay, so corduroy pants aren’t technically jeans. But! The nostalgic bottoms—which enjoyed heydays in the ’70s, ’90s, and ’10s, coinciding with boho’s big moments—are popping up left and right, both on the crowds at Fashion Month and from denim brands like Levi’s and Gap. They perform the same function as jeans, too, just with a little more personality. Use one of the picks below to add some texture to a blazer or a leather jacket; you can even double-dip trends with a chocolate-brown pair.

7. Lived-in denim

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Fashion insiders are increasingly turning to pieces that could have come from a thrift store, resulting in a messy-chic look that feels now. Bearing faux-fading, frayed edges, and sometimes even rips, these jeans are made to look like they’ve lived a life—with plenty more to come. The key here is nailing high-low styling; instead of sneakers and a sweatshirt, why not loafers and a suede jacket? Dressing them up gives them new dimension, both for the office and date night.