The barrel leg jean has been slowly creeping into our native boutiques and retailers (and our wardrobes) over the previous 3 years now. However for a lot of of you, they’ve been a more moderen discovery and one which maybe at first, you thought of a steadfast ‘no’ if you noticed the likes of me carrying them.
I do know this to be true from the reactions and feedback I obtained on my very first video that includes my barrel leg denims again in 2022. Let’s simply say, reactions have been combined! Feedback like, “they make you look bow-legged” and “I feel you could get again in your horse Sally!” have been frequent.
However fast-forward nearly 3 years, and evidently you’ve come round… lastly. The barrel leg jean, I’d argue, isn’t just ‘one other pattern’ that we’ll look again on and suppose, “what was I considering?” it’s as a substitute simply one other model of a wardrobe staple… the basic denim jean.
As you understand I’m an enormous lover and wearer of denim. I all the time have been. For me, the denims in my closet are what retains my fashion grounded, fascinating and trendy. I really like the way in which a pair of denims can immediately make me really feel relaxed, sporty, edgy, distinctive, cool… no matter means I wish to really feel on any given day.
Denims will be like that for you too. And having a number of types of denims is what means that you can decide what picture you wish to painting from in the future to the subsequent. The barrel leg jean is simply one other instrument in your denim toolbox.
Whereas I would use a barrel leg jean to lean into the up to date facet of my private fashion, you should utilize them to attain one thing utterly completely different, as a result of your fashion can be completely different to mine. I’ve now styled tons of of purchasers in these denims, not with the intention to create clones of myself, nor to mission my sense of fashion on to them, however to assist them construct wardrobes with extra instruments at their disposal.
My purchasers have ranged from Millennials eager to get out of their skinnies, retirees eager to modernise their look, creatives in search of a cool but snug jean to take a seat at their desks in, and mum’s on the sidelines of weekend sport determined to get out of their leggings.
I’ve labored with girls of all shapes, sizes, heights, ages and budgets and put them in a barrel leg jean. Belief me once I say, everybody can put on them. The one purchasers I’ve met who’ve ‘declined’ the barrel leg jean, merely don’t like them. And that’s cool! I’m not right here to inform you NEED a pair, particularly if the look of them doesn’t enchantment to you. It’s of little service even when an merchandise of clothes appears superb on you, you simply don’t really feel good carrying it.
So beneath, as a consequence of well-liked demand after my most latest publish, are my favorite barrel leg jean types that I’ve styled my purchasers in. I’ve included a variety of value factors, measurement ranges and barrel ‘extremes’. How these recommendations work for your wardrobe, and your private fashion, is as much as you. Don’t overthink barrel leg denims, they’re simply one other jean in your wardrobe!
In case you want a refresh on styling them, you may all the time verify again to those posts:
All of the beneath recommendations are proven in Australian sizing and in AUD. No fee is earnt from these hyperlinks.
Witchery Denims in Indigo Denim, sizes 4-18 – $179 (different washes obtainable)
These are REALLY good! Witchery have managed to excellent the curve with a further panel down the facet of every leg. Very Tibi-esque (the Tibi model, is included beneath)
Commonry Denims in Ecru, measurement 8-24 – $149.95 (different washes obtainable)
For many who want a bit of little bit of reinforcement across the waist, the waistband and double button function of those is basically nice for creating further form and help.
Agolde Luna Denims, sizes 6-16 – $479 (different washes obtainable)
These are one of many pairs I personal, they usually’re nice. I used to be not sure in regards to the uncooked hem (I’m fairly positive there are hemmed choices) but it surely does add a bit of little bit of further edge. Come to think about it, that is most likely the fashion Witchery modelled their’s off.
Cos Arch Taper in washed black, measurement 6-14 – $159 (different washes obtainable)
For these wanting a much less excessive form, these are goodies. Hassle is Cos don’t appear to usher in lots of any measurement, in order that they promote out rapidly.
Rolla’s Gigi in uncooked denim, sizes 6-16 – $159.95 (different washes obtainable)
In case you like your barrels with a bit of little bit of retro edge (i.e. these rear pockets) then these Rolla’s are an awesome choice, and fairly priced too. The uncooked denim (as I’ve featured in just a few picks) is ideal in order for you your denim to really feel extra elevated.
Metropolis Stylish Harley Match, sizes 10-26 – $119.95 (different washes obtainable)
These embrace the hallmarks of an excellent barrel, with the diagonal stitching on the knee, giving the denims a bit of further persona. And psst… these have an elasticised rear waistband!
Alpha 60 Dalton Denims, sizes XXS-XL – $229
My OG barrels are these from Alpha 60 (I’ve the indigo and washed black) The distinction stitching on these beneath is cool, however can look a bit ‘improper’ in case you’re petite, because it falls a bit too low on the leg.
Tibi Sid in basic wash, sizes 6-14 (quick & common size) – approx. $750 (different washes obtainable)
I’ve the bleached denim model of those and I’m actually tempted each different day to purchase one other pair! So I regulate them secondhand. These will NEVER go on sale at Tibi FYI! They arrive in 2 lengths too! Nice for tallies like me.
Decjuba Camille jean, sizes 6-20 – $119.95 (different washes obtainable)
An important reasonably priced choice in an excellent measurement vary. Decjuba all the time do nice denim (that can also be often smooth and comfy)
Ksubi Spliced Barrel, sizes 4-14 – $299.95 (bigger measurement vary in different washes)
So, I haven’t seen these on however… I feel I must strive them! For these of you who like your clothes a bit of extra experimental, I reckon these are tremendous cool.
Body ‘The Bubble’ sizes 6-16 – $535 (different washes obtainable)
Say no extra, Body is aware of how one can make denim. Sure they’re an funding, however on the finish of the day if the barrel leg fashion and silhouette actually works for you, and you may see your self carrying them for years to return (like me) and you’ve got the price range, then that’s a selection solely you may make.
Thanks for studying x
