If anyone knows how to make jeans look their best, it has to be Kendall Jenner. A frequenter of the world’s most exclusive fashion circles, the model and reality TV star has no shortage of styling inspiration. Seemingly spending as much time cultivating her off-duty wardrobe as she spends on her red-carpet collection, Jenner has honed a rotation of stylish basics that make her day-to-day outfits look beyond chic.
As such, I wasn’t surprised to see her step out in the exact jacket and flat shoes combination that makes straight-leg jeans look their best for spring. Styling a silhouette so nice she wore it twice, Jenner emerged this week wearing a suede jacket, comfortable straight-leg jeans, and black leather loafers on two occasions. Each component, elegant in its own right, felt heightened by being placed with the others.
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Adding texture to her easy denim outfit, Jenner’s brown suede jacket picked up on the growing suede jacket trend while adding lightness and dimension to her off-duty look. Amping up the elegance, Jenner’s rich black loafers added a polished element to her look, by means of the shiny leather finish and sleek, streamlined cut.
While denim trends ebb and flow, I find that straight-leg silhouettes are the most timeless of the lot. Grazing the leg without clinging to it, nor flaring out dramatically, these ’90s-inspired jeans transcend seasonal trends, looking as chic in spring with a sleek black loafer, as they do in winter with a sharp leather boot.
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An easy three-piece look that guarantees a sleek silhouette, read on to discover Jenner’s look and shop our edit of the best suede jackets, straight-leg jeans and loafers below.
SHOP SUEDE JACKETS, STRAIGHT-LEG JEANS AND LOAFERS:
H&M
Single-Breasted Blazer
I’m banking this ahead of the warmer months.
Zara
Straight High Waist Long Length
This comes in a lighter wash, too.
Emme Parsons
Danielle Croc-Effect Patent-Leather Loafers
At this point, black leather loafers are an indispensable part of my wardrobe.
We The Free
Avery Vegan Suede Jacket
This faux suede jacket looks and feels like the real thing.
COS
Column Straight-Leg Jeans
Style with sleek loafers or dress these up with a kitten heel.
These also come in a spring-ready brown suede style
Massimo Dutti
Suede Leather Blazer With Pockets
Style this over a button down for a sleek week-day look.
Reformation
Val 90s Mid Rise Straight Jeans
Straight leg jeans are a wardrobe staple you’ll never grow tired of.
Style with fresh white socks or wear these without.