From Skinny Jeans to Barrel Jeans

Posted by Brooke Thornton 

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    For years, skinny jeans were the go-to style for women of all ages. Around 2020, society began to explore other options for jeans including baggy, wide leg jeans and bootcut jeans. The pandemic allowed individuals to start exploring their fashion styles in a more creative way than before. Recently, the trend of barrel jeans suddenly appeared out of the shadows of fashion. These jeans have a slim ankle with a baggy knee. Their popularity was made known from social media, especially TikTok.

Barrel Jeans as Casual Outerwear

Sources: British Vogue, Elle, Vogue, Roolee

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    Barrel jeans have a controversial take on social media where they are loved by some and hated by others because of their unique style. These jeans incorporate the classic denim look that we have always known while also adding in a new design feature. Barrel jeans can turn any casual look into a more unconventional outfit. Although denim is traditionally unisex, this barrel jean look has been gravitated more towards the female consumer. 

Barrel Jeans in Various Styles

Sources: Sstyle Boutique, Free People, Urban List

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    Free People carries a wide variety of barrel jeans which helped contribute this trend because of how popular this store is. They are always carrying the latest trends. After the fame began of barrel jeans, other stores began carrying these jeans, making them easy to access. If you are interested in participating in this trend, here are some stores that sell barrel jeans: 

Average Prices: $28-$128

Sources: Free People, Nordstrom, Amazon, Piper and Scoot

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    Thank you for reading about barrel jeans! I really hope you learned something new and may even be tempted to buy your own pair of these jeans. Come back next week for a new post on barbiecore!