The Biggest Spring Denim Trends

The wide leg jean in a cropped version makes for the most flattering fit. Pair it with a frilly top with voluminous sleeves to add a feminine flare.

Buy It! Happy x Nature "Solara" Top, $88; happyxnature.com, Universal Thread High-Rise Wide Leg Cropped Jeans in Medium Wash, $29.99; target.com

Buy It! Mavi "Romee" Dark Randon High Rise Wide Leg Cropped Jeans, $118; mavi.com

Buy It! Wide Leg Crop Jeans in Emotional Blue, $49.95; ae.com

Buy It! Wide Leg Crop Jeans in Bright Indigo Wash, $98; anntaylor.com

Buy It! "Pixie" Roller Ankle Fray, $248; motherdenim.com

From paperbagwaists to more classic and clean styles, tie-waist jeans look best paired with a fitted top.

Buy It! I.N.C Tie-Dye Button-Up Shirt, $59.50; macys.com, Similar: Express Super High Waisted Denim Perfect Sash Tie Jeans, $88; express.com 

Buy It! Tie-Waist Straight Jeans in Mid-Vintage Wash, $90; bodenusa.com

Buy It! Gap High Rise Tie-Belt Denim Trousers with Secret Smoothing Pockets in Dark Indigo, $89.95; gap.com

Buy It! Made In Blue High Paperbag Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans in Dark Wash, $49; nordstrom.com

Buy It! High-Rise Belted-Denim Wide-Leg Pants, $29.99; target.com

The boot-cut is back! The subtle flares look best with a small to medium heel, so choose a pair that skims the floor when you're barefoot. A billowy top balances the flare of the leg.

Buy It! Gap V-Neck Popover Shirt, $59.95; gap.com, Old Navy High-Waisted Kicker Boot-Cut Jeans in Moss, $39.99; oldnavy.com

Buy It! Skyline Boot in "Satellite", $219; paige.com

Buy It! Curvy Full-Length Boot-Cut Jeans in Cornflower, $138; jcrew.com

Buy It! DL1961 "Bridget" High Rise Boot-Cut, $189; dl1961.com

Buy It! 715 Boot Cut Jeans in Medium Wash, $79.50; levi.com