Mom jeans are much more than just jeans. Over time, the most essential ’80s-inspired item in any capsule wardrobe has become a favorite style for many women—and this season, their loose fit and high-waisted silhouette are making a comeback.
Typically a light blue denim with a tapered leg, mom jeans are considered an icon of ’80s fashion. As their name suggests, they were named after the women who wore them, and teens at the time will probably remember their moms pairing them with a white tee, a blazer with shoulder pads, and thick socks.
So how do you wear ’80s mom jeans in spring-summer 2025? With nostalgic trends dominating this season’s must-haves, the best mom jeans prioritize comfort, making them the perfect pairing with a host of other spring trends: from platform sandals and bohemian blouses to white sneakers.
Whether you’re looking to revamp your collection or just get inspiration for new looks, here’s how to pull off mom jeans in spring and summer 2025.
- Mid-rise Mom Jeans: Polo Ralph Lauren High Waist Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans, $268
- Baggy Mom Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch High-Rise ’90s Relaxed Jeans, (
$90) $68 - Blue Mom Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch Mid-Rise ’90s Straight Jeans, (
$90) $68 - Relaxed Fit Mom Jeans: Levi’s Premium 501 ’90s Selvedge Jeans, $138
- Wide-Leg Mom Jeans: Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans in Colorado Sparkle, $218
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We start with this Ralph Lauren look, in which casual denim meets all-American elegance with a pair of slingback shoes, a crisp white shirt, and a double-breasted tailored jacket. However, the true star is the mom jeans in a faded wash, which adds a relaxed air to this otherwise classic and understated ensemble. These pants, vital to the contemporary woman’s wardrobe, quickly reaffirm their power on and off the runways.
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Since their introduction to everyday wear, the best thing about ’80s mom jeans is their ability to transform and adapt to the different aesthetics that mark the passage of time. In their most casual form, as seen in Rentrayage’s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection, they leave the ankles bare to show off comfortable platform sandals. This interpretation offers grunge accents and a casualness that predates the decade that inspired them by completing the outfit with a blouse that reinterprets the classic plaid flannel.
The combination of mid-rise blue jeans, a white shirt, and black heels can be surprisingly interesting. Look no further than Moschino, which elevates this classic approach with clever details. The ruffles on the sleeves, the rounded tips on the shoes, and the iconic cut of the most iconic jeans transform this simple formula into an innately timeless proposal that is easy to adapt to your personal style.
This time the modern influence is reflected at the ankles, with a relaxed drape that envelops them, challenging the original design that was more tapered. However, the original priorities remain: comfort without constricting or skewing too baggy. With ballet flats, a ribbed tank top, and a brown suede bag, Beare Park’s proposal couldn’t be more idyllic to wear any day of the week, whether at the office with a blazer or out for coffee with friends.
A definitive ode to the ’80s look came to life on the Coach spring-summer 2025 runway, where the all-denim look with white sneakers began to emerge as a stye staple. It’s a fail-safe uniform that brings together mom jeans, a denim jacket, and normcore sneakers—pieces that, together, stylishly combine all your most comfortable staples when leaving the house seems unthinkable.
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Chanel, on the other hand, adapted the mom jean to its French aesthetic, infusing it with a contemporary feel. The loose fit and mid-length silhouette were embellished with small sequins in a faded effect toward the hem, which was paired with a layered tulle blouse with a decorative bow and two-tone pointed-toe heels, transforming the casual look into something extraordinarily formal.
This article was originally published by Vogue Mexico and Latin America.
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