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9 Denim Trends That Will Make You Look Like a Fashion Person This Fall

By Swedan Margen

9 Denim Trends That Will Make You Look Like a Fashion Person This Fall

Denim is one of the hardest-working fabrics in our wardrobes, and while it remains a year-round staple, it's a power player in fall—a piece we rely on from day to night as the cooler temps hit and the backbone to some of our coolest autumn looks.

Fall is a great time to refresh your denim selection, which is why we're bringing you the latest fall 2025 denim trends that you can seamlessly integrate into your existing wardrobe. Many of the dominating styles we spotted on the fall/winter 2025 runways are unequivocally easy to wear. Wide-leg jeans and low-rise silhouettes continue will their dominance next season. We're also seeing some fresh details, such as split hems and front seams, come back into the limelight. This year is also proving to be the time to lean into the Canadian tuxedo with matching denim-on-denim looks.

If you're looking to add a very fall 2025 denim silhouette to your wardrobe, then keep scrolling below as we highlight the major styles worth buying this year. The best part? You don't have to spend your entire paycheck to try the trends. We've kept just about all our shopping picks to under $150.

Double Denim

Woman in denim jacket and matching jeans.

It's impossible not to take note of the copious denim-on-denim outfits that ruled on the fall 2025 runways, from miniskirts and denim jackets at Sandy Liang to denim blazers and matching wide-leg jeans at OpéraSport. Fall 2025 is officially the year to lean into a double-denim look. Buy a denim set to keep your look streamlined and break the outfit up with chic accessories.

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Z1975 Wide Sleeve Denim Shirt

ZARA

Z1975 Wide Sleeve Denim Shirt

Z1975 High Rise Wide Leg Jogger Jeans

ZARA

Z1975 High Rise Wide Leg Jogger Jeans

Short Denim Trench Coat With Belt - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Short Denim Trench Coat With Belt

Wide-Leg Denim Pants With Belt Loops - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Wide-Leg Denim Pants With Belt Loops

Low and Loose Jeans

Sandy Liang model in low-rise jeans.

Whether you love them or hate them, low-rise jeans will continue to be popular into fall. We've already been seeing the cool fashion set wear them for the past few seasons, and we see no signs of the trend slowing down. Opt for a low-rise pair in a loose straight, baggy, or wide-leg silhouette for an of-the-moment look.

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Levi’s® Low Loose Jean
We the Free Tennessee Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans

We the Free

Tennessee Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans

Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans

Gap

Low Rise '90s Loose Jeans

Low Waist Wide Leg Jeans - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Low Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Split Hems

Chloe model in long jacket with wide-leg split-hem jeans.

One fresh and unexpected trend we're seeing this season is jeans with split hems, from Chloé's '70s wide-leg silhouettes to the zipper split hems at Tory Burch. It's the coolest new style to add to your fall outfit rotation.

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banana republic, The Icon Classic Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Split-Hem Jean

banana republic

The Icon Classic Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Split-Hem Jean

Celeste Wide Leg Jeans

PAIGE

Celeste Wide Leg Jeans

abercrombie & fitch, Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean

abercrombie & fitch

Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean

Indigo Denim

Woman in indigo jeans.

Dark washes feel just right as we head into the fall and winter months. This season, indigo denim is going to be everywhere—as spotted on practically every fall runway. Opt for an inky indigo midi dress or a Canadian tuxedo that is perfect for the office or a casual night out.

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Laya Baggy Jean

superdown

Laya Baggy Jean

Zw Collection Denim Long Dress

Zw Collection

Denim Long Dress

High-Waisted Wide Leg Denim Pants - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

High-Waisted Wide Leg Denim Pants

Vintage Straight-Leg Jeans

Woman in straight-leg jeans and leather jacket on the Brandon Maxwell runway.

Classic, cool, and easy to wear, straight-leg styles are here to stay. Choose a vintage-looking wash and silhouette to style with your oversize leather jacket and sweaters this fall.

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Levi's 501 '90s Jeans
The Longline Straight Jeans

Madewell

The Longline Straight Jeans

Matilda Medium-Rise Straight-Fit Jeans - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Matilda Medium-Rise Straight-Fit Jeans

Wide-Leg Jeans

Woman in wide-leg jeans.

Whether you choose high-waisted or low-rise, you'll look 100% on-trend with a pair of wide-leg jeans this season. Let them puddle around your ankles for a runway-approved look.

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Trf Mid-Rise Wide Leg Jeans

ZARA

Trf Mid-Rise Wide Leg Jeans

Wide Leg Jeans With Pockets - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Wide Leg Jeans With Pockets

Mid-Rise Slouchy Wide-Leg Jeans

Old Navy

Mid-Rise Slouchy Wide-Leg Jeans

Front Seams

Woman in jeans with front seams.

If you want your jeans to look very fall 2025, then choose one of this year's coolest and most unexpected features on denim: defined front seams. It's a detail we spotted across many shows and cities, from Ulla Johnson to Bally.

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Wide-Sweep Trousers: Airy Denim Edition

Madewell

Wide-Sweep Trousers: Airy Denim Edition

Denim Forum, The '90s Tailored Hi-Rise Wide Jean

Denim Forum

The '90s Tailored Hi-Rise Wide Jean

Seamed High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Bayeas

Seamed High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

Tapered Ankles

Woman in tapered ankle jeans and blue top.

If you are looking to add a trendy touch to your fall look, then a pair of jeans tapered at the ankle is the style for you. From barrel silhouettes to the genie-style pants we've been seeing this summer, these jeans will add some oomph to your outfit.

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Zw Collection Balloon Denim Pants

Zw Collection

Balloon Denim Pants

High-Waisted Barrel Ankle Jeans

Old Navy

High-Waisted Barrel Ankle Jeans

Originals Taper Jeans

RE/DONE

Originals Taper Jeans

Not Your Average Denim Jacket

Woman in structured denim jacket.

There was a whole host of cool and unique denim jacket styles and details we saw rule on the runways, from hourglass silhouettes to capes and utility pockets. It's time to stow away your regular denim jacket for something creative.

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Zw Collection Crossover Denim Jacket

Zw Collection

Crossover Denim Jacket

Fitted Denim Jacket With Pockets - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Fitted Denim Jacket With Pockets

Rider Denim Jacket

LIONESS

Rider Denim Jacket

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