Kate Moss just wore the flattering pair of straight-leg jeans every woman over 40 needs
She's leaving skinny jeans in the Noughties
Kate Moss was always the queen of skinny jeans back in the day, but in more recent years, she's definitely been embracing straight-leg denim, and it's easy to see why.
She was pictured at the Saint Laurent Menswear show in Paris last week, and even in heatwave temperatures, the model stayed loyal to denim. She chose a pair of straight-leg jeans in washed black, which featured a rolled-up hem and a flattering high-waisted fit. Add in a Saint Laurent belt (well, it would be rude not to, right?), a lace trim cami, a cropped jacket and some leg-lengthening strappy heels, and it's an incredibly chic look.
I'd say my own washed black jeans are my most-worn item, so this is a wardrobe update that's well worth investing in. Easy to style, straight-leg denim looks particularly polished, more so than clingy skinny jeans, plus they suit all body shapes, so every woman over 40 should own a pair.
Shop straight-leg jeans
Available in UK sizes 6 to 22, and in no fewer than four different lengths, these comfort stretch jeans are worth every penny. One reviewer wrote: "Super comfy and very flattering. I don’t often buy jeans online as fit can vary, but these are perfect. They’re a great jean for both casual and slightly more dressed up looks. The denim is lovely and soft too."
Gap is brilliant for denim, and these are exactly the right cut and colour to be a wardrobe classic. The brand describes them as "Our new take on the classic Cigarette Jean. It's giving throwback vibes with curve-hugging perfection and it looks good on everyone... More room than our True Skinny but just as comfortable."
People keep recommending the Agnes jeans from British clothing brand Hush, but now that Kate Moss has worn something similar, I'm even more keen to try them. They're available in regular or tall, and in six different colours. One customer called them: "Universally flattering, smart or casual and the softest jeans ever. Like wearing daytime pyjamas!"
How to style yours
This simple lace trim camisole is very Kate Moss-coded, and I'm impressed that it's pure silk. Try it with white straight-leg jeans when the sun is shining, or even denim shorts during a heatwave.
A great designer lookalike, this Boden belt will give you the Saint Laurent look for a whole lot less. Adding a belt is a detail so many people forget when wearing denim, but it will just elevate your look that little bit, and create an hourglass silhouette with a high-waisted pair of jeans.
Just like Kate's sandals, these don't have a strap around the ankle to cut you off. When worn with dresses or jeans, they'll help make your legs look longer. Yes please!
Kate's look is all the more flattering thanks to the cropped length of her jeans, which she achieved simply by turning them up. Her heels have no ankle strap, which adds to the streamlined look, and the jacket finishes at just the right length to show off the jeans in all their glory.
The best thing about jeans is that whilst they look amazing styled up with sandals, they are also so easy to throw on with a pair of comfortable trainers for more casual days.
