STYLE STAPLE: WHAT TO WEAR WITH BAGGY JEANS

When in doubt, start with the basics. Demystifying baggy jeans style is as straightforward as the jeans themselves. You can never go wrong pairing this silhouette with a simple T-shirt, particularly a boxy-fit style to balance the oversized proportions of your denim. And the best kind of loose-fit jeans? They'll be baggy from hip to hem, and pool at the ankles around your footwear.

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Pull&Bear Baggy cargo jeans in navy, £35.99
ASOS DESIGN heavyweight relaxed t-shirt in black soft touch - WHITE, £18
ASOS DESIGN oversized trench coat in black, £60
adidas Originals Sl 72 rs trainers in brown and white, £90

The same simplicity that makes a baggy jean so reliable also makes them a great canvas for bolder statements. The best way to do this? An eye-catching jacket. Bomber silhouettes have been trending for months, and we’re also loving cropped styles thanks to daring outerwear on the latest menswear runways at Dior. Anything architectural is your friend here, lest you end up drowning in oversized shapes.

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Pull&Bear Baggy jeans in medium blue, £35.99
ASOS DESIGN oversized cropped suit jacket in brown, £85
ASOS DESIGN oversized bomber jacket in black, £60
Bershka Boxy faux leather jacket in black, £49.99

Just because it’s classic doesn’t mean it can’t be created anew. The baggy jean typically comes in a blue wash denim, but there are plenty of playful ways to reinvent them. This textured pair from HUGO BLUE are wild and whimsical, and a great way to revamp your denim pieces for more dressy occasions – like dates or dinners. Finish with a relaxed shirt and loafers, and you’re on to a winner.

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HUGO BLUE co-ord Mason hairy loose baggy fit jeans in light blue wash, £189
ASOS DESIGN volume oversized shirt in white stripe jacquard, £30
NOAK made in Portugal loafers in black leather, £85
ASOS DESIGN structured mini cross body bag in black, £18

Nailing your 'fit begs the question: what shoes pair well with baggy jeans? We’re all guilty of focusing on the rest of our look and forgetting our footwear – so it’s a good thing baggy jeans go with almost anything. Our favourite way to style them is with a great pair of trainers. They match the effortless energy of loose-fitting denim, but they’re also a great way to tone down more formal shirts and jackets. When it comes to colour, try balancing the rest of your ‘fit – we’d reach for black or white shoes if you’re throwing on a bright jacket, but there’s always room for a statement trainer in a monochrome look.

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Pull&Bear Baggy cargo jeans in white, £35.99
Asics Gel-Venture 6 trainers in olive canvas, £95
Asics Skyhand Og trainers in olive canvas and tai-chi yellow, £90
Weekday relaxed knit jumper in bright blue, £50

ASOS DESIGN slim curved rectangle sunglasses in burgundy, £14