In 2024, we’ve witnessed many attention-grabbing celebrity fashion moments, including embellished cardigans, gold pants and big bows. But the most wearable fashion trends we spotted this year — and are carrying over into 2025 — are simple twists on wardrobe essentials.
If you’re looking to give your wardrobe an A-list-inspired upgrade in the new year, a pair of comfy yet stylish jeans is a great investment. We’ve rounded up five of our favorite celebrity denim trends, seen on stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Alba. Shop jackets, wide leg pants, skinny jeans and more on-trend styles from Levi’s, Gap, Old Navy, Amazon and more.
Flare jeans inspired by celebrities
- Levi’s 726 High Rise Flared Jeans, $30 (orig. $70); amazon.com
- SpanxShape EveryWear Flare jeans, HRK 178; spanx.com
- Wow Flare Old Navy High Waisted Jeans, $22 (orig. $37); oldnavy.com
- Under $20: Lee Women’s Legendary Mid Rise Flare Jean, $15 (orig. $35); amazon.com
- WallFlower Curvy Bootcut Jeans, $23–$48 (orig. $48); amazon.com
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Flared jeans have made a huge comeback this year, so we’re definitely looking for a pair to add to our wardrobes in 2025. The style is slimmer in the hips and tapers into wider ankles, which helps make the legs look visually longer. Pair them with comfy sneakers like Gwyneth Paltrow does for a casual lunch, or elevate your look by wearing a jacket à la Nicole Kidman.
Levi’s Women’s 726 High Waist High Rise Jeans
Amazon
$70 $30 on Amazon
These flared jeans come in 18 colors, including a deep indigo reminiscent of Jennifer Lawrence’s pair. One reviewer called them “soft but durable” with “just the right amount of stretch.”
Old navy high waisted jeans
Old Navy
$37 $22 at Old Navy
If you’re looking for a more subtle opulence, consider these opulent high-waisted jeans from Old Navy. Style them with boots and a sweater for a cozy and casual atmosphere.
Celebrity inspired wide leg jeans
- Levi’s Women’s Wide Leg Wide Leg Jeans $94.48 (originally $80) amazon.com
- 78% off: Madewell Super Wide Leg Jeans, $50 with code (orig. $138); madewell.com
- Abercrombie High Rise Wide Leg Jeans, $63 (orig. $90); abercrombie.com
- Hdlte wide leg jeans, HRK 43; amazon.com
- Good American Good Skate wide jeans, HRK 90 (orig. HRK 179); nordstrom.com
If there’s one style that’s earned a permanent place in our wardrobes this year, it’s wide-leg jeans. The style is comfortable, flowy and easy to dress up or down. Whether high-waisted or low on the hips, wide-leg jeans look good on anyone of any age. Combine them with sneakers like Katie Holmes or an oversized blazer like Jennifer Lopez.
Levi’s wide leg wide leg jeans 94
Amazon
$80 $48 on Amazon
These straight-leg jeans have a low cut and go well with a long-sleeve t-shirt or oversized sweater.
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Madewell Wide Leg Jeans, $50 with code
Madewell
$138 $50 at Madewell
Made from 100 percent cotton with a firmer touch, these Madewell jeans hold their shape well. In addition, in addition to the existing discount, you can get an additional 50 percent with the code LASTCHANCE at the checkout.
Celebrity inspired black jeans
- Daze Covergirl Bootcut Jeans, $74 (orig. $98); nordstrom.com
- Levi’s Women’s Straight Ribbed Jeans, $48 (orig. $80); amazon.com
- 68% off: Gloria Vanderbilt Classic High Rise Tapered Jean, $16 (orig. $48); amazon.com
- Abercrombie ’90s Relaxed High Rise Jeans, $50 (orig. $90); abercrombie.com
- American Eagle Strigid High Waist Wide Leg Jeans, $60; ae.com
- Dunja high-waist stretch wide jeans, HRK 50; dunja.com
Some of the most stylish stars have been seen wearing denim in a sleek yet classic shade. Blake Lively and Katie Homes are among those who opted for the dark jeans trend. We even spotted Taylor Swift wearing a pair of black pants while cheering on Travis Kelce at a Chiefs game.
Daze Covergirl Bootcut Jeans
Nordstrom
$98 $74 at Nordstrom
These bootcut jeans combine the black denim trend with a flattering flared fit. This denim is easy to dress up for a night out with a pair of pretty ballet flats like Katie Holmes wore.
Levi’s women’s straight ankle jeans
Amazon
$80 $48 on Amazon
Ribcage jeans from Levi’s are a classic, popular cut for a reason: they shape the butt, come in multiple shades, and stretch slightly for comfort. The dark gray is a similar shade to Blake Lively’s pair, but with a narrower fit.
Celebrity inspired barrel jeans
- Gap High Rise Horseshoe Jeans, 62 (Orig. $90); gap.com
- Greaidea Barrel Jeans, medium-rise, HRK 39 (orig. HRK 49); amazon.com
- Old Navy High Waisted Jeans, $50; oldnavy.com
- Free People Good Luck Mid Rise Jeans, $98; freepeople.com
- Grapent Barrel jeans, HRK 42; amazon.com
- 30% off: Topshop Barrel Jeans, $59 (orig. $85); nordstrom.com
These cowboy-inspired jeans were all the rage in 2024, and we’re planning to get a few more pairs for ourselves in 2025. The wide leg tapers at the ankles, creating a unique barrel shape that’s super on-trend. Julianne Moore styled hers with a matching denim top (hello, Canadian tuxedo!), and Sandra Bullock’s off-white outfit looks just plain cool.
Gap high-rise jeans in the shape of a horseshoe
Gap
$90 $62 at Gap.com
These Gap jeans have a trendy mid-waisted mid-rise, and come in several classic blue jeans, plus a cool washed gray shade.
Greaidea medium rise jeans
Amazon
$49 $39 on Amazon
“I get compliments every time I wear them,” one customer wrote about these jeans on Amazon, adding that they are “so comfortable.”
Celebrity-inspired high-waisted jeans
- Sofia Melissa Flare High Rise Jeans, $24; walmart.com
- high-waisted navy jeans in universal thread, HRK 28; target.com
- Abercrombie Ultra High Rise 90s Straight Jeans, $60 (orig. $90); abercrombie.com
- 1822 Denim Fit & Lift Flare High Waisted Jeans, $59; nordstrom.com
- Under $25: Wow Straight High Waist Old Navy Jeans Ankle Boots, $22 (orig. $35); oldnavy.com
- Reformation Cynthia high-waist straight jeans, HRK 168; reformation.com
Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker keep turning to these classic jeans instead of the trendy low waist
Despite the resurgence of low-waisted jeans, their high-neck cousins have remained popular this year. High-waisted jeans create an optical illusion that makes your legs look longer, and fit snugly around your stomach for extra security. Stars like Selena Gomez and Jennifer Garner have given serious reasons for the comeback of high-rise pants, and Reese Witherspoon’s belted pair has us longing for a pair of our own.
Sofia Melissa High Waisted Jeans
Walmart
$24 at Walmart
These high-waisted jeans are made with a touch of spandex, which helps the denim stretch and move with you. They have a trendy flared ankle and come in flat and large sizes.
High-waisted navy jeans with universal threads
Goal
$28 at Target
Wide, cropped legs and a high cut make these jeans stand out from the pack. Navy jeans are a comfortable and flattering style that we’re sure to carry into 2025.
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