If your goal this spring is looking as cool and crisp as possible while wearing flat shoes, I’m right there with you, and so, it seems, is Kendall Jenner. Jenner, who was spotted this week at Sushi Park in Los Angeles, where it’s kind of always spring, wore a transitional outfit I highly advise mentally bookmarking as we approach spring.
For starters, Jenner wore a fur-trimmed jacket as a top. The bottom half of her outfit dressed the jacket down a bit but certainly wasn’t lacking in elegance. On her feet were a pair of simple black ballet flats (The Row, of course), and with them, Jenner wore the denim trend that’ll help you achieve the chicest and most polished look possible: dark-wash high-waisted straight-leg jeans. They’re classic and quite elevated and are perfectly appropriate for day or night.
Jenner’s specific jeans are the Khaite Danielle style (an eternal celebrity favourite), and even with flat shoes, I don’t think anyone would disagree that she looked extremely chic. Keep scrolling to see for yourself and to shop my recommendations for the best dark-wash high-waisted straight-leg jeans. It’s a complicated description for a very straightforward denim trend.
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On Kendall Jenner: Vintage L’Est Rose jacket; Khaite Danielle Jeans (£450); The Row Lilou Bag (£3110) and Square Leather Ballet Flats in Black (£860).
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Valentino Garavani
Caban in Gobelin Apres L’Hiver Fiorellini
Style with the matching shorts or dress this down with jeans.
Khaite
Danielle High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
These also come in six other shades.
THE ROW
Leather Ballet Flats
These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.
The Row
Lilou Woven Leather Shoulder Bag in Black – the Row
The woven bag trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Shop More Dark-Wash High-Waist Straight-Leg Jeans
Levi
Ribcage Full-Length Jeans
Levi’s jeans have long been a fashion person’s favourites.
Reformation
Harriet High Rise Relaxed Straight Jeans
Every great wardrobe starts with the perfect pair of straight-leg jeans.
Citizens of Humanity
Zurie Straight-Leg Cropped Denim Jeans
Cropped jeans are set to be a key denim trend this spring.
Be quick! These are on their way to selling out.
Agolde
Kelly High-Rise Straight Jeans in Blue
Style with pointed-toe boots for a sleek, wearable finish.
Frame
The Straight Trouser
These also come in a lighter wash.
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