No matter your personal style, there’s a good chance jeans are a mainstay in your wardrobe. After all, they can be dressed up or down and worn almost anywhere (save for, well, a wedding). This season, though, designers are turning the everyday staple on its head, ushering in a crop of playful statement jeans.
Those in the fashion know have likely noticed an onslaught of embellished jeans hitting the market lately, courtesy of brands like Reformation, Rotate, and Zara. The statement-making styles need little help in the outfit department. Simply add an understated sweater and ballet flats for an easy off-duty look. Not sold on sparkle? Fall’s embroidered and patchwork denim may be more your speed. With their quirky, crafty feel, the styles look like something you might stumble upon in a hole-in-the-wall thrift shop.
Whichever statement jeans speaks to you, one thing’s certain: Compliments are bound to follow. Below, shop 20 of our favorite pairs on the market right now.
Dip a toe into the trend with Reformation’s studded jeans, which read subtle yet still eye-catching.
If you like your jeans with a little pizzazz, look no further than Zara’s rhinestone-adorned pair.
Barrel jeans haven’t lost steam, and this floral-printed pair puts a fresh spin on the popular silhouette.
All eyes will be on these embellished dark-wash jeans.
These Abercrombie & Fitch studded jeans prove that a little embellishment can go a long way.
Bootcut jeans are here to stay for fall.
You’ll be the star of the show in Free People’s low-rise boyfriend jeans.
Who knew bow-adorned jeans could be so cute?
Madewell knows its way around denim, and these patchwork jeans are no exception.
In a blue-jeans rut? Give this embellished brown pair a spin.
Leave it to Old Navy to make statement denim wallet-friendly.
Take a walk on the wild side in snake-print jeans.
Paisley patches and embroidery give these jeans plenty of personality.
Though these may read as summery, give them a fall twist by pairing them with a suede jacket.
This patchwork pair is as playful as it gets.
Between the studs and front slit, Rotate’s jeans have “cool girl” written all over them.
Throw it back to the ’70s with patchwork jeans.
Let these floral jeans do all the talking by pairing them with a cream crewneck.
You probably never thought you needed frilly jeans in your wardrobe—until now.
These Staud jeans may be an investment, but you’ll reach for them season after season.
