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#TheLIST: How To Wear Boyfriend Jeans

Take denim inspo from the women who wear them best.

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When it comes to being comfortable, no jean has your back quite like the boyfriend jean. Loose, cuffed, and infused with the perfect touch of masculinity—the look works whether you want to keep things ultra-laidback or all dressed up. Though it may appear effortless, the borrowed from the boys look can be challenging to style, so take note from the fashion set who does it best.

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Ultra Femme

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Rihanna puts a feminine twist on her baggy, oversized jeans with a ruffle-sleeved button-down and pointed pumps.

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Boho Babe

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Add an unexpected touch of bohemian flair to ripped and cuffed boyfriend jeans with a printed, billowy crop top, as demonstrated by Hailey Baldwin.

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Polished Back

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Elevate a pair of non-ripped boyfriend jeans for nighttime with a dressed-up blouse (like Zoe Kravitz's velvet v-neck) and classic black pumps.

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Current/Elliott jeans, $225, net-a-porter.com.

SHOP

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In The Trenches

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For transitioning into fall, wear the denim look with an open trench jacket and loafers à la Jessica Chastain.

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Model Off-Duty

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Go the Bella Hadid route and pair your high-waisted, loose denim with a belly-baring crop top and white boots.

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The Parisian Way

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For a laid-back look, try Diane Kruger's go-to formula of a distressed pair styled with a simple t-shirt and skinny belt.

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Shop The Look

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Topshop jeans, $80, topshop.com.

SHOP

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Bomber Brigade

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Keep your look cool by styling a slouchy pair of jeans with a black bomber jacket and strappy heels à la Gisele.

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Borrowed From The Boys

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Go for Gigi's model off-duty look with a t-shirt, leather moto jacket, and menswear-inspired loafers.

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Suited Up

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Take Lily Aldridge's sexy route and style the loose jeans with a tight lace-up bodysuit for a sleek look.

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Jet, Set, Go

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For an on-the-go look, get inspired by Margot Robbie's airport outfit and pair your denim with a turtleneck, open jacket, and flats.

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Shop The Look

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Mih Jeans distressed jeans, $324, farfetch.com.

SHOP

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Lauren Alexis Fisher is the Senior Editor at Cosmopolitan, overseeing digital content across fashion, lifestyle, beauty, sex, and culture. Previously, she was the Market Editor at Harper’s BAZAAR and has written for publications including WWD, Bustle, and W Magazine. When she’s not busy taste-testing her way through every dirty martini in New York, you can follow her on Instagram for bad jokes, good outfits, and annoying vacation pics. 

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