I Tried Agolde’s 80’s-Inspired —Here’s How I Styled the Jeans

I own 13 pairs of jeans—trust me, I counted twice. The Agolde 80’s Jean is my most recent addition. When it comes to denim, I’m always on the lookout for a new silhouette. So, when I tried on the tapered denim, I was certain I had nothing like it in my closet. It looked and fit like it just arrived in an ’81 DeLorean.

Based on the name, I already had a feeling I would like it. Yes, I’m only 22, but I’m secretly obsessed with ’80s fashion—well, maybe it’s not a secret anymore. From Madonna in Who’s That Girl? to Melanie Griffith in Working Girl to Whitney Houston in the “Greatest Love of All” music video, I have a strong affinity for exaggerated shoulders, acid-wash denim, power suits, layers of lace, ultra-high-waisted jeans, cropped jackets, and so on. Drawing parallels from the parachute pants of the ’80s to the balloon trousers of 2026, the tapered-leg pant is back and better than ever.

Fashion people are already calling for unexpected denim trends in 2026. Take peplum jeans as an example—a trend Agolde has also embraced. With that, an ’80s revival seems only fitting. I’m not saying you need to pair it with shoulder pads or a Michael Hoban eight-ball jacket, but a fusion of the Walkman period and Spotify era feels appropriate.