Skinny Jeans V Boyfriend Jeans
These A-List style chameleons regularly change up their style from baggy boyfriend cuts to second-skin skinny jeans. But which do you prefer?
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: Want to try out the boyfriend trend? Copy this look from Jessica Alba. A great look for first-time boyfriend jean wearers; the skinnier leg, complete with heeled boots, and a tailored top half keep the look relaxed and yet oh-so-feminine.
WennSkinny: But Jessica has also proved herself to be a dab hand in the skinny jeans department as well. This star-printed pair complete with a colbalt blue jacket and jazzy specs is a fun and fresh way to style up an old classic.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: Trust Miranda Kerr to nail the boyfriend jeans trend with typical chutzpah; the tailored suit jacket complete with loose-fitting tee and sharp accessories is the grown-up way to wear these bad boys. Louis Vuitton arm candy - optional.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: And while there's nothing majorly exciting about Miranda's skinny jeans outfit here, the beauty of this perfectly pulled-together off-duty outfit is that is just looks so effortlessly chic.
WennBoyfriend: On a date night with Drake to London's Nobu Park Lane, Rihanna opted for sporty separates and a rather magnificent pair of boyfriend jeans - if we do say so, ourselves.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: But she's no slouch in the skinnies department either. Spotted on the streets of the Big Apple working this season's biggest jean trend - that of the ripped jean (Citizens of Humanity - no less), of course. Teamed with a chunky sleeveless knit and a statement gold necklace, this is a great look to replicate for a low-key lunch date in the city.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: We love, love, LOVE this gorgeous pair of faded blue boyfriend jeans on Nicola Roberts complete with a well-cut shearling collared jacket. This is winter street style perfection for us.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: But in another excellent demonstration of great off-duty styling, the girls Aloud alumnus did a total 180 in the jeans department, rocking skinny jeans the following evening.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: Way before boyfriend jeans were a bona fide must-have-a-pair trend, Lily Allen has been rocking them for years. So it comes as little surprise that she's a pro at styling them up with a dash of her signature street cool. We love this.
RexSkinny: Lily Allen made an understated-yet-undeniably chic entrance to the Southbank Centre this summer in a pair of skinny jeans topped off with a leather jacket and some gorgeous accessories.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: We’d like to borrow this look from Ashley Tisdale head-to-foot; everything from the (awesome) fake designer logo to the light-wash ripped boyfriend jeans, super-smart studded flats and denim jacket thrown across the waist, is spot-on.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: But if you want a chic little outfit to walk around the streets of NYC, you won't go far wrong with Ashley’s skinny jeans, smart ankle boots, blazer and breton striped top combo.
PacificCoastNews.comBoyfriend: Rosie can’t do much wrong in our sartorial eyes so this loose-fit ensemble with a most excellent pair of distressed Citizens of Humanity boyfriend jeans is right up our style street.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: Another one to change up her boyfriend jeans for skinnies when she hits the East Coast, Rosie's oversized coat and sharp accessories all pulled together just exude style.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: If you’re going to go for a super-slouchy cut on your boyfriend jeans, like Nicole Richie has, temper the looser style with feminine tailoring and a belt. High-fash accessories help to navigate the look firmly into girly territory, as does Nicole’s silk shirt-come-kimono thing, too.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: But when she wants to rock a pair of skinny black jeans, that's no trouble for fashionista Nicole who once again showcases her awesome sense of style with this sharp black and red ensemble.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: Another boyfriend jeans convert is Gwen Stefani who was snapped pairing her dark wash pair with a camou jacket and a pair of oh-so-chic skyscraper heels whilst running errands around LA.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: But given a pair of skinnies and Gwen Stefani transforms her laidback ripped vest and jeans look with some killer accessories - including a brolly and a pair of pink hi-tops. Natch.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: Aside from how wonderfully cosy Fearne's coat looks, we're also very impressed with her winter street styling here as she balances out the oversized proportions of the coat and jeans with a simple black top (just seen) and a pair of heeled boots.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: The trick to nailing excellent jeans-wearing à la Fearne Cotton is to invest in statement jacket - stat. It's then a short skip and a jump to winter wardrobe spectacular-ness.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: Thanks to model-of-the-moment Kendall Jenner, ripped boyfriend jeans and a plain white tee were our wardrobe staples this summer.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: But come the winter months we might follow Kendall's lead and opt for darker toned skinny jeans with heavy-duty boots and luxe tops.
Splash NewsBoyfriend: How to keep your boyfriend jeans smart for the Upper East Side sidewalk? Do as Olivia Palermo would and keep them close-cut whilst mixing them up with a simple knit, fabulous sunglasses and chic pumps. A dog as adorable as Olivia's Mr. Butler won't go amiss, either.
Splash NewsSkinny: But if you're looking for a sharp silhouette, follow her lead and team a pair of blue skinny jeans (these are by AG Adriano Goldschmied, in case you were wondering) with a jazzy top, embellished sunglasses and a tailored jacket or coat.
WennBoyfriend: Kate Bosworth is a street style pro and of course she's had the boyfriend jeans thing nailed from the get-go. This picture-perfect autumnal styling with knitted jumper and the Isabel Marant Dicker boots is evidence of that.
WennSkinny: But if you want to work a double denim look like the lovely Kate, you'd better do as she does and keep the jeans skinny, although the real pièce de résistance of this look is the Chanel logo-emblazoned Breton striped t-shirt. So French and so chic!
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: SJP is another street styler to have been quietly doing the boyfriend jeans thing way before everyone else jumped on fashion band wagon. Her look is always chic and cosy as demonstrated b this luxe belted jacket and that bobble hat.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: Saving her skinny jeans for summers in her hometown of New York, Sarah Jessica's skinny jeans look is all for a good cause here as her Tee is the Michael Kors 'Watch Hunger Stop' one.
PacificCoastNews.comBoyfriend: So whilst these baggy bottoms aren't boyfriend jeans per se, they are a pair of boyfriend cut dungarees - so these definitely count. Indeed, Alexa has been spotted numerous times in her white Ganni denim dungarees recently, and this look is pure style thanks to teaming the dungarees with a simple shirt underneath and a gorgeous classic trench coat.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: Skinny jeans are classic Alexa. In fact, it's so classic that this is Vintage Alexa Chung. It's also the easiest style trick in the book. Skinny jeans, ankle boots and a really great leather jacket. Hat optional.
Rex FeaturesBoyfriend: At a Jimmy Choo party in LA, Poppy Delevingne proved that ripped boyfriend jeans are 100% a smart and chic alternative to skinny styles and tailored trousers. Just team with an excellent jacket and a killer handbag and heels to take yours from day to night in a jiffy.
Rex FeaturesSkinny: OR... Skinny jeans are a tried and tested chic go-to for a night out. Poppy's dark wash pair, embroidered top and heavy-duty heeled boots is a quick and easy outfit for a "I-totally-dress-this-cool-all-the-time" vibe.
