The Ultimate Guide to Spring's Denim Trends Means Your Skinny Jeans Just Got a Vacation

Flared or baggy wide legs are all about playful proportions. Liven up your look with a more dramatic silhouette that's also big on comfort.

GANNI High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans ($195)

Zara Pants With Contrasting Piping ($30)

Standards & Practices Perry Tencel Denim Palazzo Pants ($98)

Free People Side Buckle Wide Leg Jeans ($128)

H&M Wide Regular Jeans ($70)

Topshop Wide Leg Jeans ($90)

FRAME Le Palazzo Braided Waistband Jeans ($275)

Cargo silhouettes, patches, and pockets are the utilitarian details that give this crop of denim a fresh take on nostalgic styles we loved in the early '00s.

Tibi Carpenter Jeans ($450)

Dickies Relaxed Fit Carpenter Pants ($59)

Stella McCartney Cargo Jeans ($495)

Denim Pants With Pockets ($40)

Isabel Marant Etoile Lago Trousers ($355)

3x1 Rose Carpenter Jeans ($255)

Thanks to topstitching and trouser-like details — including pleats, belt loops, and belting — traditional denim gets upgraded with the feel of a tailored pant. You might even get away with wearing them to the office.

La Vie Rebecca Taylor Tie Waist Jeans ($295)

3x1 Sabine Tapered Chino Jeans ($225)

Cinq a Sept Tous Les Jours Azure Pants ($295)

Denim x Alexander Wang Brace Pleated Jeans ($395)

Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini Denim Trousers ($595)

Tommy x Zendaya Stripe Denim Pants ($150)

H&M Paper Bag Trousers ($60)

Denim in an eye-catching color is an easy way to mix things up for Spring — think brilliant brights or pastels to liven up your look.

BDG Urban Outfitters Mom Jeans ($70)

MOTHER The Insider Crop Step Fray Jeans ($208)

AGOLDE Hi Rise Riley Crop Jeans ($178)

Rejina Pyo Ombré Lavender Jeans ($560)

AG The Etta Wide Leg Cropped Jeans ($198)

Loup Long Sabrina Pants ($169)

Topshop Ombré Mom Jeans ($80)

Cropped denim means there's ample ankle real estate to show off your new Spring shoes. What more could you want? In case you're looking for another selling point, they're also incredibly versatile and flattering.

Citizens of Humanity Sacha High Rise Wide Leg Jeans ($298)

SLINK High Waist Wide Leg Crop Jeans ($98)

Sanctuary Modern High Waist Crop Jeans ($139)

Something Navy Cigarette Raw Hem Ankle Jeans ($89)

H&M Denim Culottes ($30)

E.L.V. Denim The Twin Boyfriend Jeans ($430)

Madewell Cali Chewed Hem Demi Bootcut Jeans ($128 )

Classics are staples for a reason. This season, we return to straight legs for a go-to shape that works with everything, every occasion.

Levi's Wedgie Straight Jeans ($98)

Madewell The Dadjean High Waist Jeans ($118)

Everlane The '90s Cheeky Straight Jean ($78)

FRAME Le High Straight Fold Over Jeans ($250)

Khaite Victoria Straight Leg Jeans ($340)

H&M Straight High Ankle Jeans ($30)

Hudson Faye High Rise Straight Jeans ($225)