Loungewear has never been a staple in my closet. I have workout leggings, dress-up dresses, office heels, cozy sweaters, and many, many pairs of jeans. Jeans, to me, are comfortable and what I wear when lounging around my house or on weekends. Then, last March, when our office moved to working from home, I felt the pressure to dress down my at-home wardrobe. It felt weird putting on "real clothes" if I knew I had nowhere to be. But after a few weeks, I realized that getting dressed wasn't just for other people, it was for me. When I wore my favorite pair of denim, I felt more put together, accomplished, and ready to face the day. And I'm not the only one to feel that way. I polled the rest of the POPSUGAR fashion team to see how they wear denim while working from home and share the denim staples from Old Navy [1] that we turn to when we're looking for a comfortable, yet stylish, look. Check them out ahead.
High-Waisted Button-Fly Rockstar Super Skinny Ankle Jeans
"Black skinny jeans are classic and versatile. I love how easily they can be dressed up or down, and this high-waisted superskinny ankle pair [2] ($35, originally $45) will be on heavy rotation for me this fall. I'm looking forward to wearing them with a simple cropped hoodie [3] ($35) and black and white sneakers [4] ($30) for a casual vibe. But I also love them with a striped mock-neck sweater [5] ($25, originally $35) and a long peacoat [6] ($60). Either way, these jeans are flattering and chic!" — Kathleen Harper, style editor
Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Straight Rigid Ripped Jeans
"My go-to denim style is a high-waisted straight leg [7] ($40) that is slightly cropped at the ankle. I find them to be really flattering and also comfortable to wear all day. I like to style with a slightly fitted tucked-in black tee [8] ($6) and printed cropped cardigan [9] ($40). I always try and add personal touches with layered gold necklaces and delicate rings." — Dana Avidan Cohn, executive style director
Sleeveless Tie-Belt Utility Jean Jumpsuit
"Considering how soft this jean jumpsuit [10] ($40, originally $50) is, it's basically the denim equivalent of pajamas. Perfect for when I want to feel comfortable but look presentable. I'd layer it under a camel cardigan [11] ($30) for a cozy vibe or over a puff-sleeved blouse for a more dressed-up feel." — Stephanie Nguyen, senior style editor
Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Straight Jeans
"I find that ultra-high-rise styles [12] ($38, originally $40) are the most flattering for me, and they help to elongate my legs. I'd style these with a heather gray cardigan [13] ($25) buttoned all the way to the top, half-tucked into the waistband, and an easy, sophisticated mule [14] ($24, originally $30)." — Sarah Wasilak, fashion editor
Mid-Rise Distressed Boyfriend Straight Jeans
"I can't get enough of boyfriend jeans [15] ($35, originally $45). I love that they're a little bit baggy and add a laid-back factor to any outfit combination, whether you choose a cardigan [16] ($25) or a hoodie [17] ($20)." — Nikita Charuza, fashion editor