It’s a new decade and the start of a new era. For so long, skinny jeans have been a fundamental part of my wardrobe. But in 2020, they may be falling out of fashion as everyone’s go-to denim shape. That’s because we’re making room for some 2020 denim trends.

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Are Skinny Jeans… Out?

While skinny jeans will never really be out of style, more and more fashionistas have been putting their skinnies on the back burner in favor of looser silhouettes. Comfortable, well-fitting jeans are key.

For example, mom jeans have been skyrocketing over the past few years, and flared jeans have also been gaining some serious fashion momentum.

So what now?

The sudden surge of comfortable bottoms has opened the doors for a variety of non-skinny 2020 denim trends. Whether you prefer your jeans slim or as wide as possible, there’s a denim trend for everyone!

2020 Denim Trends: Straight-Leg Jeans

Consider these the skinny jeans for those who aren’t quite ready to lay their skinny jeans to rest.

Straight-leg jeans are slim along the leg, but they don’t have the tapered ankle that skinny jeans do. This loose ankle means that straight-leg jeans don’t fit into booties the way that skinnies do, but they do fall perfectly over them, which looks so chic! I also love the look of frayed hems on straight-leg jeans – I think it’s such a cute and edgy detail.

Straight-leg styles are just as easy to style as your beloved skinnies, too!

For a classic and trendy look, follow Hailey Baldwin‘s lead by tucking a button-up cardigan into your denim and pull the look together with a chic belt. Or go full fashion-girl mode by pairing your denim with a sleek pair of black boots and a slouchy, oversized blazer: