The term “barrel” might not sound like the most flattering word for women’s fashion, but this bold, voluminous jean style is turning heads. Spotted on the runways at Loewe and Alaïa for spring/summer 2025, barrel-leg jeans bring an architectural, effortlessly cool vibe to any outfit. Though the silhouette may seem intimidating at first, the right styling makes them surprisingly wearable—offering drama without sacrificing comfort.
### Vogue’s Top Barrel-Leg Jeans Picks
– Classic Black: Citizens of Humanity Miro high-waist barrel jeans, $248
– Summer White: Frame The Bubble jeans, $298
– Light Wash: Mother The Full-Pipe Flood jeans, $278
– Mid Wash: Madewell darted barrel-leg jeans, $148
– Dark Wash: Agolde Balloon barrel-leg jeans, $250
Not sure how to style them? We’ve got you covered. Balance the volume with polished, feminine pairings, go sleek with all-black minimalism, or embrace bold colors and prints for a playful twist. No matter your style—classic, maximalist, or somewhere in between—there’s a barrel-leg jean here for you.
### Everyday Elegance
Pair light-wash barrel jeans from Mother Denim with a ladylike sweater set and kitten heels for a relaxed yet refined look.
– Mother The Full-Pipe Flood jeans – $278 (Net-a-Porter)
– Massimo Dutti wool-blend vest with sweater – $120
– Toteme T-lock flap clutch bag – $1,390 (Bergdorf Goodman)
– Manolo Blahnik Maysale suede mules – $795 (Bergdorf Goodman)
### Cool-Girl Contrast
Embrace the drama with bold colors and prints.
– Frame The Bubble jeans – $298 (Frame)
– Dries Van Noten leather-trimmed sneakers – $475 (Net-a-Porter)
– La DoubleJ Cerere crepe blouse – $780 (Net-a-Porter)
– Mango oversized leather jacket – $650
### Soft & Feminine
Classic blue jeans meet blush pink for a fresh, preppy-feminine mix.
– Madewell darted barrel-leg jeans – $148
– Bally Pathy leather loafers – $970 (Saks Fifth Avenue)
– Alex Mill Mill shirt – $145
– Guest in Residence The V silk-linen sweater – $285 (Neiman Marcus)
### Denim-on-Denim Upgrade
Elevate the Canadian tuxedo with dark-wash barrel jeans and a cropped jacket.
– Agolde Balloon barrel-leg jeans – $250 (Net-a-Porter)
– Loewe leather-trimmed denim jacket – $1,800 (Net-a-Porter)
– Reformation Onyx sandals – $98
– Gap modern tank top – $20
### Runway-Ready Volume
Channel Alaïa with ultra-voluminous jeans and a barely-there top.
– Alaïa high-rise barrel-leg jeans – $1,450 (Net-a-Porter)
– Anemos Ritts strapless top – $195
– Aeyde Ilvy leather mules – $375 (Net-a-Porter)
– Sophie Buhai silver earrings – $895 (Net-a-Porter)
### Sleek Monochrome
Let the silhouette shine with a minimalist, all-black look.
– Citizens of Humanity Miro high-waist jeans – $248 (Nordstrom)
– Agolde Ester twist tank – $178 (Bergdorf Goodman)
– Margaux The Phoebe flats – $325
– Completedworks silver onyx earrings – $265 (Net-a-Porter)
### More Barrel Jeans to Shop
– Citizens of Humanity Miro barrel jeans – $258 (Nordstrom)
– Nili Lotan Shon high-waist jeans – $395 (Nordstrom)
– Tibi petite Sid jeans – $495 (Shopbop)
– Veronica Beard Ryder barrel jeans – $298 (Nordstrom)
– Zara TRK mid-waist balloon jeans – $50
– COS Arch tapered jeans – $120
– Gap high-rise carpenter jeans – $90
– Re/Done wide taper jeans – $415 (Mytheresa)
– Lemaire twisted high-rise jeans – $820 (Net-a-Porter)
– Mother The Half Pipe Flood jeans – $238 (Net-a-Porter)
– Slvrlake Ella mid-rise jeans – $340 (Net-a-Porter)
– EB Denim Freddy cropped jeans – $365Bergdorf Goodman
Rag & Bone
Charlie high-rise barrel jeans
$288
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