How to Wear Jeans 2019
108 Ways Celebrities Wear Jeans — Plus, Under-$40 Styles to Shop Now

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Whether you're a die-hard denim fan or wear jeans on occasion, every woman can benefit from fresh denim outfit ideas. Of course, new jean trends are always emerging, but it's the good ole' classics that we lean on most from skinnies to straight-leg silhouettes and cropped. So, every once in a while, we need to reassess our tried-and-true outfit formulas in favor of some unexpected combos, and where better to turn that some of our favorite celebrities?
From California girls like Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Aniston to denim addicts like Selena Gomez and Sienna Miller and royal denim fans like Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, celebrities are constantly spotted in stylish denim outfits, whether they're dressing up a pair of jeans with a fun top and jewelry, wearing a comfortable pair for travel, or going the casual-chic direction with a pair of sneakers and sunglasses. In other words, celebs are a gold mine when it comes to denim outfit ideas, which is why we're rounding up some (OK, a ton!) of our favorites to inspire your next look.
Whether you're thinking up end-of-Summer formulas, on the search for a few after-hours looks, prepping Fall and Winter looks, or refreshing the ways you piece together basics, ahead, scroll through 108 ways celebrities wear their jeans for all occasions. Plus, we have nine under-$40 pairs of jeans to shop from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's whether you're into straight legs, skinny jeans, kick flares, and more.
How to Wear Jeans: Kourtney Kardashian
Give slouchy straight legs a glam spin with a leather top and pointy boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Margot Robbie
How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner
How to Wear Jeans: Kate Middleton
How to Wear Jeans: Sophie Turner
How to Wear Jeans: Tracee Ellis Ross
A voluminous white blouse, black slides, and chunky gold jewelry puts a cool city spin on summery white jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
Transition your jeans into cooler weather with a black turtleneck, plaid jacket, and heels.
How to Wear Jeans: Jordyn Woods
How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham
A classic white shirt and loose jeans feel achingly cool with slick sandals and oversize extras.
How to Wear Jeans: Jennifer Aniston
Is there any better denim outfit inspo than Jennifer Aniston in the '90s? Nope.
How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber
A menswear-inspired blazer sharpens up a white tee and jeans. For a casual-cool effect, finish with Converse sneakers.
How to Wear Jeans: Priyanka Chopra
A colorful plaid coat puts a Fall spin on a crop top and jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
A sharp blazer and classic pumps make any pair of jeans feel office appropriate (though we do suggest skipping the midriff at work).
How to Wear Jeans: Bella Hadid
For a fun take on the Canadian tuxedo, break up a denim-on-denim outfit with a red top and pluck '90s-inspired accessories to finish.
How to Wear Jeans: Kate Bosworth
A white blouse tucked into low-slung jeans is the epitome of chic nonchalance. Square-toe shoes and a mini crossbody give this combo a right-now feel.
How to Wear Jeans: Emma Stone
Dress up a cropped pair of jeans with a tailored top and Mary Jane pumps.
How to Wear Jeans: Rihanna
Oversize proportions instantly makes an all-white denim outfit feel edgy.
How to Wear Jeans: Meghan Markle
The perfect weekend outfit: a white button-down, jeans, and flats.
How to Wear Jeans: Yara Shahidi
To effortlessly balance a voluminous wide-leg jean, simply reach for a fitted shirt on top.
How to Wear Jeans: Margot Robbie
For a borrowed-from-the-boys look, tuck a denim shirt into jeans and finish with boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Hailey Baldwin
Give basics a fresh feel by cinching a white shirt at your waist and opting for sculptural accessories.
How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner
Lean into the gorpcore look by styling a windbreaker jacket with loose straight legs and square-toe boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Selena Gomez
Go classic-chic in a beige sweater, camel coat, jeans, and heels.
How to Wear Jeans: Michelle Obama
If you were unaware, a denim suit is crazy-chic with modern mules and a cinched waist.
How to Wear Jeans: Lucy Hale
A patterned top instantly gives medium-wash jeans new life.
How to Wear Jeans: Kate Middleton
A modern striped shirt makes this skinny-jean-and-sneaker outfit feel effortlessly fresh.
How to Wear Jeans: Elle Fanning
An oversize blazer and white boots make slouchy jeans feel cool after hours.
How to Wear Jeans: Yara Shahidi
Take baggy jeans in a feminine direction with a high-neck top and heels.
How to Wear Jeans: Jessica Alba
A blazer and pumps instantly smarten up a white t-shirt and jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller
A red bag creates a nice pop against a tee, jeans, black boots, and a trench coat.
How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber
A leather trench and micro sunglasses give jeans a Matrix-chic feel.
How to Wear Jeans: Rihanna
A neon top and a blazer make black jeans pop for a night out.
How to Wear Jeans: Pippa Middleton
Instead of black head to toe, try a graphic black-and-white striped top to freshen up the look.
How to Wear Jeans: Kylie Jenner
A camel coat and black pumps are easy yet elegant over cropped jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Gwyneth Paltrow
The easiest way to make dark denim pop? With a brightly-colored top!
How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner
A printed head scarf and high-shine boots give head-to-toe white denim a decidedly Fall feel.
How to Wear Jeans: Alexa Chung
If you're a slave to black, shake things up with a mix of textures.
How to Wear Jeans: Selena Gomez
On the warmest days, a knit tank and colorful accessories gives classic blue jeans a playful feel.
How to Wear Jeans: Jennifer Aniston
On travel days, a bomber jacket elevates a t-shirt-jeans-and-sneaker combo.
How to Wear Jeans: Dakota Johnson
For a tomboy look, top off your jeans with a menswear-inspired blazer and bold sneakers.
How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller
For casual elegance, a printed sweater and polished accessories are a flawless pairing with jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Hailey Baldwin
A bright animal-print coat gives light-blue jeans a fresh-for-Fall feel.
How to Wear Jeans: Chloë Grace Moretz
Red boots are a punchy finish to a checked jacket and kick flare jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner
A textured bag is an easy way to give a white shirt and jeans new life.
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
A bubblegum pink sweater feels feminine yet fashion forward with cropped jeans and sparkly flats.
How to Wear Jeans: Michelle Obama
Give skinny jeans an elegant feel for evening with a structured top and sharp boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Bella Hadid
Balance out wide-leg jeans for a date with a bustier-style top and strappy heels.
How to Wear Jeans: Katie Holmes
For a classic off-duty look, it doesn't get easier than a striped tee, flats, and jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham
Dark-wash denim feels daytime appropriate with a printed tee and strappy heels.
How to Wear Jeans: Cara Sanana
Give head-to-toe denim a sexy spin and style a white jean jacket as a top.
How to Wear Jeans: Chloë Grace Moretz
Side-stripe jeans are a fresh alternative to black or blue.
How to Wear Jeans: Yara Shahidi
A mixed-media top and pumps feel fresh in contrast with distressed jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Lucy Hale
A sweater-and-jeans combo feels tomboy-chic with a paperboy hat and cute flats.
How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber
A jewel-toned blazer and white boots are an edgy offset to a black top and jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Bella Hadid
Tired of your tops? How about a cardigan half-way buttoned with a printed belt, chunky boots, and jeans?
How to Wear Jeans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Dark-wash jeans are quintessentially Fall with Earthy tones like olive green and rust.
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
A bright bag and graphic tee gives a blazer-and-jeans look a funky feel.
How to Wear Jeans: Priyanka Chopra
Make a crop top and jeans instantly Fall with an extra-long coat and cool boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Lily-Rose Depp
Offset a statement-making leather jacket with loose jeans and retro sneakers.
How to Wear Jeans: Meghan Markle
For Sunday brunch, a blazer and heels feel casually polished with jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Alexa Chung
The perfect early Fall outfit? A striped sweater, cropped jeans, and block heels.
How to Wear Jeans: Kate Bosworth
Nothing feels more Autumn than a warm ochre jacket with dark-wash jeans and tonal boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Rihanna
Give head-to-toe white denim a sporty feel with a baseball hat and shield sunglasses.
How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Becklham
An unexpected way to punch up a black top and jeans? With minty green boots!
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
Give denim-on-denim a '90s grunge feel by opting for oversize fits and lug-sole boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Lovers of black know: it only takes a small detail like fringed boots to make a head-to-toe look feel special.
How to Wear Jeans: Jessica Alba
How to Wear Jeans: Ashley Graham
Take black skinny jeans in an unexpected direction for date night via a cropped jacket and glitzy heels.
How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner
An animal-print jacket makes wardrobe essentials like black jeans, a beige top, and flats instantly eye-catching.
How to Wear Jeans: Elle Fanning
Slouchy jeans feel ladylike with a tailored jacket, pumps, and a sleek bag.
How to Wear Jeans: Kate Middleton
For a classic look, you can't go wrong with a striped tee, skinny jeans, navy blazer, and heels.
How to Wear Jeans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
A colorful coat makes a denim outfit rooted in neutrals pop.
How to Wear Jeans: Sophie Turner
When re-thinking your jeans, don't be afraid to mix styles like preppy, sport, and ladylike into a single look.
How to Wear Jeans: Dakota Johnson
Searching for an easy-to-wear yet fun Fall outfit? How about a leopard coat atop a t-shirt and jeans?
How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham
Emphasize the cut of high-rise jeans with a colorful blouse and fun flats to finish.
How to Wear Jeans: Vanessa Hudgens
A romantic blouse and flat mules are the easiest way to make jeans feel feminine but low-key.
How to Wear Jeans: Reese Witherspoon
When you're rushing out the door, you can't go wrong with a cardigan, jeans, and pumps.
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
For a polished evening look in the Fall, a bustier-style top is gorgeous with jeans, pumps, and a coat.
How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller
A bright sweater and quirky flats make skinny jeans feel fresh and fun.
How to Wear Jeans: Alexa Chung
A multicolored bag and rhinestone hair barrettes give a plaid coat, jeans, and black boots a so-now feel.
How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham
Re-think your sweater-and-jeans combo by opting for a knit with slightly voluminous sleeves. Bonus points for colorful boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
A dramatic bell-sleeve sweater and colorful shoes make a distressed pair of jeans feel occasion appropriate.
How to Wear Jeans: Jessica Alba
The perfect Summer-to-Fall outfit: A tailored blazed, t-shirt, jeans, and sandals. When the chill sets in, simply add socks and a scarf!
How to Wear Jeans: Elle Fanning
How to Wear Jeans: Pippa Middleton
You can't go wrong with a camel turtleneck, checked blazer, and jeans in the Fall.
How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner
Keep warm-weather camisoles in rotation for Fall by layering over a slim-fit turtleneck and pairing with jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Yara Shahidi
An oversize denim jacket and jeans can feel feminine with the help of a heel.
How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber
Tie a tailored jacket and combat boots together via a pair of jeans for a corporate-meets-grunge look.
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
A logo bag and red mules put an exciting spin on a white t-shirt and jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Taylor Swift
Simple yet chic, a black top, dark-wash jeans, and flats never fail.
How to Wear Jeans: Sophie Turner
A corset-style top and retro sneakers are an unexpected combo with a denim jacket and jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Alexa Chung
In cold weather, team your jeans with an oversize sweater, tailored coat, printed boots, and a beret!
How to Wear Jeans: Jennifer Aniston
An extra-long duster coat give jeans and sneakers a dramatic feel.
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
How to Wear Jeans: Kate Bosworth
Lace-up boots are perfectly highlighted under a pair of kick-flare jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Rihanna
Make black skinny jeans, boots, and a mock-neck top a little more exciting for Fall with a logo bag and suede jacket.
How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller
How to Wear Jeans: Kate Middleton
For rugged-chic, team a utility jacket with a jewel-toned sweater, jeans, and hiking boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
Distressed jeans feel fashion forward with a vibrant sweater and matching sneakers.
How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller
Make a striped shirt and jeans more exciting with an colorful pair of shoes.
How to Wear Jeans: Kate Bosworth
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
Give head-to-toe denim a try for date night by styling in a red top and coordinating boots.
How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber
Distressed jeans are the easiest way to take the stuffiness out of a pinstripe blazer.
How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller
Go Maritime-chic in your jeans with nautical stripes on top and red shoes on bottom.
How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham
Sometimes, all you need is a gorgeous pump with a t-shirt and jeans.
How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner
Unexpected combo to try: an oversize leather jackets, jeans, fluffy heels, and a bucket hat.
How to Wear Jeans: Selena Gomez
How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid
Give racer-stripe jeans a city-sleek spin for Winter with a puffer coat and minimal boots.