Kelly Clarkson, Joanna Gaines, and More Stars Are Wearing This Winter Denim Trend That’s Easy to Style with Sweaters

Jeans are often considered informal attire, but they don’t have to be. In fact, the latest celebrity denim trend — spotted on A-listers like Kelly Clarkson, Joanna Gaines, and more — is sending dark wash denim to the top of our list of go-to pieces for holiday parties, nice dinners, and other celebrations.

Unlike casual lighter washes, dark wash denim is free of fading, distressing, or whiskering for a more polished appearance. And all the possible dark wash denim cuts add another layer of interest to the equation — celebrities are wearing them in such creative ways, from funky flares to breezy wide-leg styles.

Dark denim always makes a return this time of year, so we rounded up celebrity-inspired styles from Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more to add to your jean collection.

Dark Wash Jeans Inspired by Celebrities

Spanx Flare Jeans

Spanx’s Black Friday sale has already kicked off with 30 percent off of everything, including these lengthening flare jeans that resemble the pair Julia Roberts wore recently on The Kelly Clarkson Show. They’re made with targeted tummy compression, a fitted, flare style, and a shape-accentuating high-rise waist. The best part? You can choose from three seam lengths — petite, tall, and regular — to customize the fit.

Levi Strauss Bootcut Jeans

Clarkson rocked a pair of bootcut jeans in an episode of her talkshow, and you can get a similar style at Amazon for just $22. With 19,500 five-star ratings on Amazon, these Levi jeans are a hit with shoppers thanks to their stretchy fabric and flattering fit. Because they have a roomy hem, they’re ideal for wearing over a pair of ankle boots (hence the bootcut name), which makes them a seasonal staple.

Gap Metallic Cuffed Baggy Jeans, $60 at checkout

Whether you want to show off your winter boots, shorten your hem, or try a new take on classic denim, these Gaines-inspired cuffed jeans are an easy answer. The wide-leg silhouette is spacious and comfortable, all without sacrificing style.

With their clean lines, deep indigo rinses, and celebrity seals of approval, dark wash jeans are the easiest outfit starter to wear this winter. Snag a pair (or two) before the weather gets too cold, and you’ll have go-to denim ready for every chilly holiday outing.

Treasure & Bond High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean, $89 with code LETSGO

Levi’s 318 Shaping Wide-Leg Jean

Abercrombie & Fitch High-Rise Flare Jean

J.Crew Nipped Straight Jean

Quince Bella Stretch Wide-Leg Jeans

Gap High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Everlane The Low-Key Jean