A Denim Kind of Spring: How to Refresh Your Closet with 2026 Denim Trends
- jennysmithmattfeldt
- 15 hours ago
- 2 min read
Published March 4, 2026
A staple denim button-up — with three ways to refresh the look.
Keep it oversized over a wide-leg jean for a comfortable (but cool) street-style approach. Tuck it into a color-matched jean and unbutton it just enough for a little cleavage or enough to let it drape off one shoulder. Or third, for your more modern cool-girl touch, button just one or two of the top buttons and let your stomach show. (Extreme bonus points if it’s a peek at the baby bump.)
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The ’90s have been back, but these off-duty model–esque cigarette jeans are the latest to work their way into everyone’s wardrobes.
They’re not skinny jeans, they’re a stiffer, straight-leg denim you’ll spot in every street photo of Julia Roberts, Cindy Crawford, and all the girls from Friends in the ’90s.
Pair them with a fitted top (a tucked-in tank, a draped cami, or a classic, simple long sleeve) to complement the silhouette.
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Denim is getting a fun twist right now. Maybe it’s the ’70s influence, or maybe we’re all just feeling like we need something cute and playful. Customizing your jeans (or buying the look) is officially here.
You can easily stitch a few words (lucky you, anyone?), add flowers spilling out of your back pocket, or attach little patches that look way more intricate than they actually are.
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Brooches had a resurgence in 2025, and now they’re simply moving onto more creative pieces of clothing. The staple of the cool girl in 2026? Using accessories in unexpected ways.
Grab some vintage brooches, or shop the look, and use them for pocket décor, a messy hem that shows off a good shoe, or even to close a split in a jacket in a beautiful way. They're such an easy trick to redesign pieces you’ve owned forever and give them fresh life.
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These are not your middle-school jean jackets. We’re talking structured dark-wash jackets, full-length denim trench coats, and wide-stitch braided trim around the edges.
More depth, more interest — same classic fabric.
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