After spending most of winter in black baggy jeans, your first instinct might be to shed the darkness in favour of bright colours and pastels. And while I love all of those, I’m here to tell you that a dark pair of baggy jeans can be a powerful wardrobe staple all year round. And yes, that includes spring 2026!
Versatile, practical and reliable, the power of black baggy jeans is something we shouldn’t just keep to colder days. They’re arguably one of the most transformative pieces of clothing in your wardrobe – appropriate for most occasions and go well with basically anything. But to make them work for spring, there are certain things that need to be considered. Primarily, your choice of footwear.
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Although the most basic go-to for black baggy jeans is a black pair of shoes that continues the line of the trousers, spring is a season of newness and unexpected opportunities. That’s why my best advice comes in the form of pairings that you might not usually consider. From breaking old-fashioned rules of wearing black with certain colours like brown or navy to introducing delicate pieces in fun colours that balance out the sober attitude of a black pair of jeans, there are some easy ways to reimagine the black baggy jeans you wore all throughout winter as your new spring staple.
These nine styles of classic shoe silhouettes – and a few shocking colours – will make your trusted black baggy jeans feel totally new for the warmer season.
With brown loafers
Controversial or totally chic? Well, why not both! A pair of ruched loafers in soft chocolate suede is one of those shoes that will be remembered as a staple of the 2020s – and we’re not ready to say goodbye to them. They will take a pair of black mom jeans from casual to preppy in one step, especially when paired with an oversized shirt in baby pink, green or blue.