The ’90s were heavy on the denim front, with true blues being a regular feature on billboards – courtesy of Calvin Klein and Levi’s – and celebrities, many of whom championed a range of silhouettes, including baggy, straight-leg and skinny. Those who chose to favour comfort wore their jeans with flats, be it flimsy ballerinas, loafers (and a chunky white sock peeping past the cuff), Mary Janes, trainers or ankle boots.
Jeans and flats are still cornerstones of off-duty celebrity wardrobes today – supermodels dashing between shows during Fashion Month are often seen sporting throw-on denim and easy footwear, while the Hollywood set are steadfast supporters of the jeans-and-flats uniform. The combination is a hot ticket to fuss-free, relaxed style.
As for how to wear jeans and flats in 2025? Straight-leg fits will always be a wardrobe classic, while hybrid ballet-trainers are the cult shoes set to dominate spring/summer. Scroll on for six ways to refresh your denim with comfortable shoes this season.
With Mary Janes
With ballet flats
With ballet-trainers
With loafers
With trainers
With directional Tabis
