There’s no denying denim’s status as a wardrobe staple, but not all jean silhouettes are quite as timeless as others. While barrel leg jeans are reigning supreme as *the* denim style of 2025, I doubt they’ll still be top of mind in a few years (much like how distressed skinny jeans were all the rage in 2013 but feel supremely dated now). That said, there is at least one option I feel confident will never go out of style: a straight-leg silhouette. Which means learning how to style straight-leg jeans for multiple occasions will absolutely serve you well in the long term. Read on for seven chic ideas to keep in mind every time you pull out your trusty timeless denim.

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