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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Brooke Knappenberger

Forget Baggy Jeans—I’m Going All in on These ‘90s Denim Trends Instead

Model Cindy Crawford arrives from New York City on February 22, 1991 at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, California.

I have a deep appreciation of denim. It's gotten to the point where I'm wearing a sweater, jeans, and boots on a near-daily basis. Although my go-to winter outfit formula hasn't failed me yet in looking put-together, it's getting a little old—and I'm blaming my baggy jeans. Oversized denim reached its peak in the style zeitgeist in 2025, so I'm heading back to a time when denim always looked chic: the '90s.

Some of my favorite fashion moments of the '90s revolve around jeans: Kate Moss in a simple striped T-shirt and black boots, and basically anytime Cindy Crawford went to the airport, just to name a few. They are looks that scream "effortless," yet feel polished and intentional. And seeing so many A-listers wear denim trends like cigarette jeans and dark indigo washes in 2026 means I'm on the right track to elevate my wardrobe.

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