Sequins and Sea Breezes: Styling Boyfriend Jeans

Styling Boyfriend Jeans

9/17/2014


I stayed far away from the boyfriend jean trend for as long as I possibly could but I finally gave in when I found a pair of super cute boyfriend jeans from American Eagle. I've been trying to figure out the best way to style them (especially for my body type) so of course I turned to Pinterest for a few ideas! The two looks above have been my favorite (any my style inspiration) so far but I'm not quite sure I can pull them off! Most boyfriend jeans look much tighter on other people than they do on me (I literally look like I'm wearing boy's jeans!) so it makes it more difficult for me to figure out how to style them without looking frumpy. I decided to "recreate" both of these looks with my take on them and see what you guys thought was the better look! 



Graphic Tee & Boyfriend Denim

necklace: j.crew factory (on sale!) / t-shirt: old navy / blazer: h&m / pave bracelet: j.crew factory (on sale!) / jeans: abercrombie & fitch / clutch: clare v. / heels: nine west



Sparkly Boyfriend

necklaces: banana republic and dogeared / blouse: victoria's secret (on clearance!) / bracelet: sole society / nail polish: essie in dress to kilt / jeans: j.crew / clutch: neiman marcus / heels: steve madden


What do you think of the boyfriend jean trend? 


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  1. MSeptember 17, 2014 at 4:27 AM

    I'm gonna go for look number 1. Anyway, thanks so much for this post coz everyone's going out there buying boyfriend jeans while I'm refusing to. I'm all for the skinny jeans and not looking frumpy. Haha. But yeah, if you can look good in them I could try, right? Great post!

    -M
    The Life of Little Me

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  2. BLovedBostonSeptember 17, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    I love both of these options!!! I haven't really tried the BF jeans look for the same reason, not really sure how to style it for my body type, but I love the idea of a graphic tee and then dressing it up with with a moto blazer and heels!!! Great post girl!

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  3. Zelle B.September 17, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Boyfriend jeans are just hard to style sometimes! But I love the ones I purchased recently at Zara! My first real pair. xo!

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  4. Pink and FabulousSeptember 17, 2014 at 7:49 AM

    I love boyfriend jeans but they are a little harder to style. I love the sequin top so much!!

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  5. Dress in SparklesSeptember 17, 2014 at 7:51 AM

    I love both of these looks, but I'm definitely partial to the first one! And I totally have the same issue of looking like I'm wearing boy jeans in boyfriend jeans, so I'll have to take some style cues from you!

    Xo Kylie
    www.dressinsparkles.com

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  6. MaggieSeptember 17, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Boyfriend jeans can be challenging to style - especially if you still want to feel like a girl! I love both of your options - the red pumps and the leopard clutch are perfect!

    Maggie
    www.PolishedClosets.com

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  7. Kate at Green FashionistaSeptember 17, 2014 at 7:57 AM

    Love this inspiration, I'm a huge fan of dressing them up with heels and a pretty top :)

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  8. Elle SeesSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    ae boyfriend jeans are the only ones that work for me!! love your options!

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  9. JillianSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    sooo cute! i really want a pair. xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:25 AM

    I love boyfriend jeans! I know they take some getting used to - mine are pretty loose in the lady parts area - but they are seriously so comfortable. The first look is my favorite - I may even have to recreate it myself since I have that graphic! :)

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  11. Elise @ High Heels and Glittering EyesSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    I resisted for a long time until I found some super cute ones at Express. I've paired mine with a chunky sweater and booties and a nice top, stilettos and a statement necklace. They are so versatile when you find a good pair.

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  12. A Life Without MofongoSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    I love these looks just gotta look for the right ones and see how they fit me lol. Love your options.

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  13. LyndsaySeptember 17, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    I really like both of these looks. Boyfriend jeans can be tricky, especially if they are more on the baggy side. I feel like I heard somewhere a long time ago that some girls will just size up in jeans to get a more fitted look than buying boyfriend style jeans.. Or maybe that was just one person. I don't remember. But I definitely think that dressing them up would help to give them a more polished, feminine look. I love the sparkly details in both!

    prosecco in the park

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  14. Shannon JenkinsSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    You know how I feel about boyfriend jeans! Love them and love both of these looks!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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  15. jillSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    love this post, and love how you styled them!! #smallpeopleproblems
    --jill

    http://thejjreport.com/

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  16. Kristina @ Medicine and ManicuresSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I have honestly never tried a pair on… I just don't know how they would look on me, but I should give it a shot. Love these looks :)

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  17. JMO September 17, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    ohhhh I am swooning over that slouchy sequin top!!! (also, those nude sandals would be a great addition to ANY closet!) Love this!

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  18. kerri @ cheshire katSeptember 17, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    those are some adorable looks! want to come style me? please and thank you :) xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

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  19. Kylie RoseSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    There is nothing I love like a good boyfriend jean look, but I have yet to find a pair I am crazy about! Most of my boyfriend jeans just turn into "high-waisted skinnies" after a wash or two!

    xo,
    Kylie

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  20. UnknownSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    Loving both versions! The glitter top with them is so fun for a night out. Still comfy and casual though! :)
    xo Erin
    www.winkandatwirl.com

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  21. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisSeptember 17, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    Love these outfits but I'm still not sure I would look good in those jeans. Love that sparkly top!

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  22. Doused In PinkSeptember 17, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    Both of your styling options are chic! The sequin top is cute! I recently posted on styling sequins for day.

    Jill
    dousedinpink.blogspot.com

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  23. Whitney and BlaireSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    I lived in my boyfriend jeans last spring, and I am looking forward to wearing them again once it cools off a little bit. Both of the looks above are perfection!
    http://www.peachesinapod.com/2014/09/monday-must-haves-tan-riding-boots.html

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  24. MakeMeUpMiaSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    LOVEEE all of your pics here! I don't have any, but I like the look for sure. It's just that every time I go to try some one, they swallow me. I just haven't found the right pair yet!

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  25. UnknownSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:10 PM

    Boyfriend jeans are my favorite! I have a pair of AG jeans ones that I never take off!
    www.kayleighskloset.com

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  26. BrookeSeptember 17, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    I love both looks! I was able to find a pair at LOFT that had a great fit, they were relaxed without being too baggy, they have quickly become a favorite of mine.

    Brooke
    www.pumpsandpushups.com

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  27. Jaclyn YSeptember 17, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    I have yet to invest in a pair of boyfriends jeans. I love how they look styled on other girls, but I'm just unsure of them for myself!

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  28. KristenSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    i really want to try this trend, but i just cant see it working on me. i have super big thighs so for jeans to go straight up and down like boyfriend jeans should, it just looks weird. i've tried. sigh. i like how other people look in them though, but i'll have to settle for my distressed skinnies lol

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  29. CaraSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:07 PM

    Love these looks! I can't get enough of boyfriend jeans!

    xx Cara
    www.carascliche.com

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  30. Vanilla ModelsSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    love the contrast that boyfriend jeans give any outfit, now the winter winds are blowing though!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Loving both of the looks - think the second is more attempt-able for me, but then again, a t-shirt and jeans plus some heels looks so comfy and effortless.

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  32. ShaunaSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:20 PM

    Love!

    xo-Shauna
    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  33. Helene in BetweenSeptember 17, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    I honestly don't know how to style these! thanks for the tips!!

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  34. Becky MSeptember 17, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    I love the jeans you picked out - they look comfy and stylish!

    www.madeintheshadeblog.com

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  35. ToriSeptember 17, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    I really have a hard time with boyfriend jeans too--but I think both ways you are going to style them is perfect!! I love the girl sparkly top, it offsets the baggier fit :)

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

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  36. UnknownSeptember 17, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    You did a great job recreating these. While I love both options, the one with the blazer and graphic tee tug at my heart!

    www.girlinahotcity.com

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  37. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the BarreSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:46 PM

    I've stayed away from they as well because I have no clue how to style them either but I think the best way is definitely with some heels to fancy it up. I love that off the shoulder sequin top in that upper pin.....you know like totally normal to rock that on the daily.....

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  38. Meghan at Champagne & SuburbsSeptember 17, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    I'm so glad you posted this! I have a pair of boyfriend jeans that I love but I am so bad at styling them. This is super helpful and creative! xo

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  39. UnknownSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Loving look #1! It took me a while to embrace this trend too but I think the key to keeping it feminine is to style them with a heel or a pointed toe flat. I love them paired with a slouchy tee and a blazer. I think it just looks so effortless and fresh.

    www.taffetaandtulips.com

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  40. SabrinaSeptember 17, 2014 at 11:55 PM

    I love dressing up boyfriend jeans with a great blazer!

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  41. ElizabethSeptember 18, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    I would do the first look. I haven't done full on boyfriend jeans yet, but I do have a straight leg pair that a little looser than they should be, which is fine because skinny jeans are not my friend.

    http://lamentinglizzie.blogspot.com

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  42. amanda @ as the wine cork turnsSeptember 18, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    i feel like in theory it is awesome. i'm just not 100% sure it would look good on my body. but those who can pull it off - i love it on them!

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  43. CarlyOctober 3, 2014 at 4:51 PM

    I love how cute they look when they're dressed up! I definitely can't pull them off on my body type- but love all the looks you put together!

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