Comfy barrel jeans, slouchy jorts, micro skorts, and more: no matter what length you’re looking for, Free People’s We The Free denim has you covered.
Spring is growing nearer, and it’s no secret that our wardrobes are in a bit of a flux in the meantime. Just when you’re about to pack up your winter coats and dust off your warm weather favourites, a cold front hits with the rain and wind to pull you back to reality. That’s why we’re all about the transitional pieces at the moment — denim jorts that can be paired with a baggy sweater or baby tee, overalls perfect on their own or over a cosy long sleeve, you get the gist. And there’s nowhere that offers as wide a range of denim as Free People’s We The Free line.
Here are our 5 favourite denim trends for the almost-springtime season — and our top picks to shop.
The Barrel
With clean lines and a subtly intriguing curvature shape, barrel-leg jeans are the perfect easy yet elevated style to add to your wardrobe this spring. Both playful and classic, the We The Free Good Luck Barrel Jeans are the ultimate staple when it comes to the look, with the rigid feel and seam detailing of your favourite vintage denim and the contemporary luxury of twenty colourways (check out Ian Indigo) and multiple fits (short and tall girls, this one’s for you). Free People has also expanded the range to include overalls, if you’re looking for a one-piece alternative. And if you’re not ready to commit to the full barrel look, the Deep Trance Dropped Boyfriend Jeans are the perfect introduction, with a low-rise dropped barrel fit.
The Capri
Capris — or long jorts — have become a staple the past several springs, and lucky for those of us obsessed with the ease, comfort, and breezy look of the style, they’re here to stay. Shop the Montana Shorts for a mid-rise Bermuda look, the Havasu Slouchy Cropped Jeans for extra pocket space, or the Jam Session Relaxed Capri Jeans for something slimmer. You can’t go wrong with these in-between length options.
The Mini
Pop them over tights or let your legs breathe, micro skorts and mini skirts are easy to style for the sunny days or their cloudy counterparts. Our top pick has to be the Gallivanting Peekaboo Skort, a piece that gives you the look of the micro skirt with the ease-of-mind coverage of shorts. It comes in almost a dozen colours, from white to taupe to chocolate, and is designed with flattering dart seems and a comfy low-rise fit. Elsewhere, the Bettie Sailor Shorts offer a high-rise alternative and the pull-on Moxie cut-off shorts are comfy as can be.
The Exaggerated Details
Let your denim take centre-stage in your outfit with a piece that offers more than just the classics. Between drawstring ties (the Margo Barrel Pull-On Jeans, made from 100% cotton and fit with a contrasting corded drawstring waistband, might just be more comfortable than your favourite sweatpants), elongated cuffed hemlines (the Olsen Cuffed Crop Barrel Jeans are a standout favourite), and matching belts (check out the East Bay Cuffed Jeans), these pieces are springtime stars.
The Retro
With bootcut silhouettes, ultra high-rise fits, premium non-stretch denim, and visible stitch-detailing, the 1970s had some of the best denim styles. This spring, they’re back and better than ever. Free People’s Carnivale Bootcut Jeans, available in a classic wash as well as a rusty red shade, are made from a broken twill weave — a fabric technique introduced half a century ago to fight denim’s natural twisting tendencies, ensuring your jeans stay fresh after multiple washes. Also reminiscent of the lived-in pieces from days long gone, the Libre Wide-Leg Jeans feature a front inverted yoke seam and paneling that adds both shape and retro details. Similarly, the back seams and wide flares of the Live Wire Flare Jeans give a modern spin on a classic vintage look.
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