Mom jeans used to be frowned upon, and those who wore them were teased to no end. But with nostalgia being the creative trend that has gone globally viral, the new found love for mom jeans has risen and has caused the demise of skinny jeans. Mom jeans are the comfiest pairs of pants next to joggers and who doesn’t like to feel at home? Dress them up or dress them down, either way you’ll look like one of the coolest kids on the block.
That said, mom jeans can be a tricky piece of clothing to wear. Wear them the wrong way and you’ll look like you could be a part of that Saturday Night Live commercial. A word from the wise: Stray away from sweater vests and pastel polos. Unless that’s the look you’re truly going for, of course.
The trick to looking cool in mom jeans is to wear them the way millennials would. Mom jeans are typically conservative, so pairing them with items that show a little skin gives it the perfect balance. Therefore you’re flattering your body, but you’re not overexposed either. Stay extra comfy by putting on some chunky dad shoes, but keep it youthful and fun with a cropped Bardot top. Having the white balance between the shoes and your top gives you the opportunity to accessorize with jewelry or stay minimal and monochrome.
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’90s grunge
The beauty of mom jeans comes in versatility. Wear it however you want, whenever you want. Pair a black cropped polo with platformed buckle sandals that screams the ’90s. Play up your look by layering silver necklaces and some classic round shades to the silver buckles on your shoes.
Bring out your inner boss
Take a page out of Kris Jenner’s book and pair a black top with a black blazer. Her mom jeans incorporate a sense of laidback casualty but her blazer and shoes are on point for a chic, business attire feel. Keep this look in mind when you decide to have brunch out with your colleagues on a casual Friday.
Keep it casual to stay comfy
Try a white graphic tee with low heels. Put on some statement earrings to amplify your casual vibe. A pair of hoops or teardrop earrings should do the trick. A great way to turn the ’90s mom jeans into 2019 comfy chicness.
The urban millennial
Nail the streetstyle millennial outfit without a doubt. Use a snakeskin belt bag to stand out in between your two-toned sweater and shoes. If you really want to draw attention to your waist, adding a belt bag is a convenient and stylish way to cinch you in. Here’s a tip to keep in mind when walking on the wild side: When wearing snakeskin or any other animal print, make sure the rest of your look is made up of solid colors or patterns may clash!
Casual on the go
You can never go wrong with a T-shirt and jeans. Keep it simple and nostalgic with a fitting bright T-shirt tucked into your mom jeans. Put on your chunkiest dad shoes for maximum comfort.
Buckle up
Mom jeans are purposely loose and can be a hit or miss so buckle up! A small waist is accentuated if you wear a buckle belt that can easily be found in online stores or any other fast fashion brand. A black long sleeve polo and sunglasses are basic pieces that keep the look clean and minimal.
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