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How to Wear Jeans 2019

108 Ways Celebrities Wear Jeans — Plus, Under-$40 Styles to Shop Now

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Whether you're a die-hard denim fan or wear jeans on occasion, every woman can benefit from fresh denim outfit ideas. Of course, new jean trends are always emerging, but it's the good ole' classics that we lean on most from skinnies to straight-leg silhouettes and cropped. So, every once in a while, we need to reassess our tried-and-true outfit formulas in favour of some unexpected combos and where better to turn that some of our favourite celebrities?

From California girls like Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Aniston to denim addicts like Selena Gomez and Sienna Miller and Royal denim fans like Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, celebrities are always constantly spotted in stylish denim outfits whether they're dressing up a pair of jeans with a fun top and jewellery, wearing a comfortable pair for travel, or going the casual-chic direction with a pair of sneakers and sunglasses. In other words, celebs are a gold mine when it comes to denim outfit ideas, which is why we're rounding up some (OK, a ton!) of our favourites to inspire your next look.

Whether you're thinking up end-of-Summer formulas, on the search for a few after hours looks, prepping Fall and Winter looks, or refreshing the ways you piece together basics, ahead, scroll through 108 ways celebrities wear their jeans for all occasions. Plus, we have nine under-$40 pairs of jeans to shop from the POPSUGAR collection at Kohl's whether you're into straight legs, skinny jeans, kick flares, and more.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kourtney Kardashian

Give slouchy straight legs a glam spin with a leather top and pointy boots.

How to Wear Jeans: Margot Robbie

White jeans feels elegant with a voluminous blouse and heels.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner

Sharp white mules give '90s-style jeans a modern spin.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kate Middleton

At work, jeans feel polished with a classic blazer.

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How to Wear Jeans: Sophie Turner

A bold-shoulder top gives faded black jeans an night-out feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Tracee Ellis Ross

A voluminous white blouse, black slides, and chunky gold jewellery puts a cool city spin on summery white jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

Transition your jeans into cooler weather with a black turtleneck, plaid jacket, and heels.

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How to Wear Jeans: Jordyn Woods

A neon green top electrifies black jeans and boots.

How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham

A classic white shirt and loose jeans feel achingly cool with slick sandals and oversize sunnies.

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How to Wear Jeans: Jennifer Aniston

Is there any better denim outfit inspo than Jennifer Aniston in the '90s? Nope.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber

A menswear-inspired blazer sharpens up a white tee and jeans. For a casual-cool effect, finish with Converse sneakers.

How to Wear Jeans: Priyanka Chopra

A colourful plaid coat give a crop top and jeans a Fall feel.

How to Wear Jeans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

A sharp blazer and classic pumps make any pair of jeans feel office appropriate (though we do suggest skipping the midriff at work).

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How to Wear Jeans: Bella Hadid

For a fun take on the Canadian tuxedo, break up a denim-on-denim with a red top and pluck '90s-inspired accessories to finish.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kate Bosworth

A white blouse tucked into low-slung jeans is the epitome of chic nonchalance. Square-toe shoes and a mini crossbody give this combo a right-now feel.

How to Wear Jeans: Emma Stone

Dress up a cropped pair of jeans with a tailored top and mary jane pumps.

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How to Wear Jeans: Rihanna

Oversize proportions instantly makes an all-white denim outfit feel edgy.

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How to Wear Jeans: Meghan Markle

The perfect weekend outfit: a white button-down, jeans, and flats.

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How to Wear Jeans: Yara Shahidi

To effortlessly balance a voluminous wide-leg jean, simply reach for a fitted shirt on top.

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How to Wear Jeans: Margot Robbie

For a borrowed-from-the-boys look, tuck a denim shirt into jeans and finish with boots.

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How to Wear Jeans: Hailey Baldwin

Give basics a fresh feel by tying a white shirt tied at your waist and opting for sculptural accessories.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner

Lean into the gorpcore look by styling a windbreaker jacket with loose straight legs and square-toe boots.

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How to Wear Jeans: Selena Gomez

Go classic-chic in a beige sweater, camel coat, jeans, and heels.

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How to Wear Jeans: Michelle Obama

If you were unaware, a denim suit is crazy-chic with modern mules and a cinched waist.

How to Wear Jeans: Lucy Hale

A patterned top instantly gives medium-wash jeans new life.

How to Wear Jeans: Kate Middleton

A modern-striped shirt makes this skinny jean-and-sneaker outfit feel effortlessly fresh.

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How to Wear Jeans: Elle Fanning

An oversize blazer and white boots make slouchy jeans feel cool after hours.

How to Wear Jeans: Yara Shahidi

Take baggy jeans in a feminine direction with a high-neck top and heels.

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How to Wear Jeans: Jessica Alba

A blazer and pumps instantly smarten up a white t-shirt and jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller

A red bag creates a nice pop against a tee, jeans, black boots, and a trench coat.

How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber

A leather trench and micro sunglasses give jeans a Matrix-chic feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Rihanna

A neon top and blazer make black jeans pop for a night out.

How to Wear Jeans: Pippa Middleton

Instead of black head to toe, try a graphic black-and-white striped top to freshen up the look.

How to Wear Jeans: Kylie Jenner

A camel coat and black pumps are easy yet elegant over cropped jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Gwyneth Paltrow

The easiest way to make dark denim pop? With a brightly-coloured top!

How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner

A printed head scarf and high-shine boots give head-to-toe white denim a decidedly Fall feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Alexa Chung

If you're a slave to black, shake things up with a mix of textures.

How to Wear Jeans: Selena Gomez

On the warmest days, a knit tank and colourful accessories gives classic blue jeans a playful feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Jennifer Aniston

On travel days, a bomber jacket elevates a t-shirt-jeans-and-sneaker combo.

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How to Wear Jeans: Dakota Johnson

For a tomboy look, top off your jeans with a menswear-inspired blazer and finish with classic Vans sneakers.

How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller

For casual elegance, a printed sweater and polished accessories are a flawless pairing with jeans.

How to Wear Jeans: Hailey Baldwin

A bright animal-print coat give light-blue jeans a fresh-for-Fall feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Chloë Grace Moretz

Red boots are a punchy finish to a checked jacket and kick flare jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner

A textured bag is an easy way to give a white shirt and jeans new life.

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How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

A bubblegum pink sweater feels feminine yet fashion forward with cropped jeans and sparkly flats.

How to Wear Jeans: Michelle Obama

Give skinny jeans an elegant feel for evening with a structured top and sharp boots.

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How to Wear Jeans: Bella Hadid

Balance out wide-leg jeans for a date with a bustier-style top and strappy heels.

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How to Wear Jeans: Katie Holmes

For a classic off-duty look, it doesn't get easier than a striped tee, flats, and jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham

Dark-wash denim feels daytime appropriate with a printed tee and strappy heels.

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How to Wear Jeans: Cara Sanana

Give head-to-toe denim a sexy spin and style a white jean jacket as a top.

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How to Wear Jeans: Chloë Grace Moretz

Side-stripe jeans are a fresh alternative to black or blue.

How to Wear Jeans: Yara Shahidi

A mixed-media top and pumps feel fresh in contrast with distressed jeans.

How to Wear Jeans: Lucy Hale

A sweater-and-jeans combo feels tomboy-chic with a paperboy hat and cute flats.

How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber

A jewel-toned blazer and white boots are an edgy offset to a black top and jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Bella Hadid

Tired of your tops? How about a cardigan half-way buttoned with a printed belt, chunky boots, and jeans?

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How to Wear Jeans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Dark-wash jeans are quintessentially Fall with Earthy tones like olive green and rust.

How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

A bright bag and graphic tee gives a blazer-and-jeans look a funky feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Priyanka Chopra

Make a crop top and jeans instantly Fall with an extra-long coat and cool boots.

How to Wear Jeans: Lily-Rose Depp

Offset a statement-making leather jacket with loose jeans and retro sneakers.

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How to Wear Jeans: Meghan Markle

For Sunday brunch, a blazer and heels feel casually polished with jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Alexa Chung

The perfect early Fall outfit? A striped sweater, cropped jeans, and block heels.

How to Wear Jeans: Kate Bosworth

Nothing feels more Autumn than a warm ochre jacket with dark-wash jeans and tonal boots.

How to Wear Jeans: Rihanna

Give head-to-toe white denim a sporty feel with a baseball hat and shield sunglasses.

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How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Becklham

The easiest way to punch up a black top and jeans? With optic white boots!

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How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

Give denim-on-denim a '90s grunge feel by opting for oversize fits and lug-sole boots.

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How to Wear Jeans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

Lovers of black know: it only takes a small detail like fringed boots to make a head-to-toe look feel special.

How to Wear Jeans: Jessica Alba

Chunky sneakers make a blazer and jeans feel sporty-chic.

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How to Wear Jeans: Ashley Graham

Take black skinny jeans in an unexpected direction for date night via a cropped jacket and glitzy heels.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner

An animal-print jacket makes wardrobe essentials like black jeans, a beige top, and flats instantly eye-catching.

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How to Wear Jeans: Elle Fanning

Slouchy jeans feel ladylike with a tailored jacket, pumps, and a sleek bag.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kate Middleton

For a classic look, you can't go wrong with a striped tee, skinny jeans, navy blazer, and heels.

How to Wear Jeans: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

A colourful coat makes a denim outfit rooted in neutrals pop.

How to Wear Jeans: Sophie Turner

When re-thinking your jeans, don't be afraid to mix styles like preppy, sport, and ladylike into a single look.

How to Wear Jeans: Dakota Johnson

Searching for an easy-to-wear yet fun Fall outfit? How about a leopard coat atop a t-shirt and jeans?

How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham

Emphasise the cut of high-rise jeans with a colourful blouse and fun flats to finish.

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How to Wear Jeans: Vanessa Hudgens

A romantic blouse and flat mules are the easiest way to make jeans feel feminine but low-key.

How to Wear Jeans: Reese Witherspoon

When you're rushing out the door, you can't go wrong with a cardigan, jeans, and pumps.

How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

For a polished evening look in the Fall, a bustier-style top is gorgeous with jeans, pumps, and a coat.

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How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller

A bright sweater and quirky flats make skinny jeans feel fresh and fun.

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How to Wear Jeans: Alexa Chung

A multicolored bag and rhinestone hair barrettes give a plaid coat, jeans, and black boots a so-now feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham

Re-think your sweater-and-jeans combo by opting for a knit with slightly voluminous sleeves. Bonus points for colourful boots.

How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

A dramatic bell-sleeve sweater and colourful shoes make a distressed pair of jeans feel occasion appropriate.

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How to Wear Jeans: Jessica Alba

The perfect Summer-to-Fall outfit: A tailored blazed, t-shirt, jeans, and sandals. when the chill sets in, simply add socks and a scarf!

How to Wear Jeans: Elle Fanning

A puffy-sleeve top gives dark-wash jeans a super-sweet feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Pippa Middleton

You can't go wrong with a camel turtleneck, checked blazer, and jeans in the Fall.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner

Keep warm-weather camisoles in rotation for Fall by layering over a slim-fit turtleneck and pairing with jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Yara Shahidi

An oversize denim jacket and jeans can feel feminine with the help of a heel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber

Tie a tailored jacket and combat boots together via a pair of jeans for a corporate-meets-grunge look.

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How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

A logo bag and red mules put an exciting spin on a white t-shirt and jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Taylor Swift

Simple yet chic, a black top, dark-wash jeans, and flats never fail.

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How to Wear Jeans: Sophie Turner

A corset-style top and retro sneakers are an unexpected combo with a denim jacket and jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Alexa Chung

In cold weather, team your jeans with an oversize sweater, tailored coat, printed boots, and a beret!

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How to Wear Jeans: Jennifer Aniston

An extra-long duster coat give jeans and sneakers a dramatic feel.

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How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

A white top and jeans are the perfect canvas when mixing prints.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kate Bosworth

Lace-up boots are perfectly highlighted under a pair of kick-flare jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Rihanna

Make black skinny jeans, boots, and a mock-neck top a little more exciting for Fall with a logo bag and suede jacket.

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How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller

Colourful flats are a playful finish to a button-down shirt and jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kate Middleton

For rugged-chic, team a utility jacket with a a jewel-toned sweater, jeans, and hiking boots.

How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

Distressed jeans feel fashion forward with a vibrant sweater and matching sneakers.

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How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller

When trying out a double denim look, don't be afraid to mix washes.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kate Bosworth

A printed top and fun boots make any pair of jeans party ready.

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How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

give head-to-toe denim a try for date night by styling in a red top and coordinating boots.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kaia Gerber

Distressed jeans are the easiest way to take the stuffiness out of a pinstripe blazer.

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How to Wear Jeans: Sienna Miller

Go Maritime-chic in your jeans with nautical stripes on top and red shoes on bottom.

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How to Wear Jeans: Victoria Beckham

Sometimes, all you need is a gorgeous pump with a t-shirt and jeans.

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How to Wear Jeans: Kendall Jenner

Unexpected combo to try: an oversize leather jackets, jeans, fluffy heels, and a bucket hat.

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How to Wear Jeans: Selena Gomez

A bright bag instantly helps jeans, a black top, and boots pop.

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How to Wear Jeans: Gigi Hadid

Give racer-stripe jeans a city-sleek spin for Winter with a puffer coat and minimal Chelsea boots.

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