Jennifer Lopez wears high-waisted flares jeans with platform heels, a ruffle blouse and a beige blazer.
I’ve never really thought of jeans as an elegant item. Chic? Certainly. Cool and effortless? Always. But refined and polished? Not quite. This week, however, I spotted denim outfits on Jennifer Lopez and Victoria Beckham that have shifted my perspective.
After seasons of low-rise, slouchy and oversized silhouettes dominating the street style crowd, high-rise flares feels like a fresh offering. Channeling ’70s energy, both J.Lo and Victoria have reminded me that denim can, in fact, give you an elegant edge—provided you get the proportions and the shoe pairing just right.
With their structured, leg-lengthening fit and subtly exaggerated hems, these jeans carry a sense of intention that their baggier counterparts often lack. Rising high on the waist and flowing smoothly past the ankle, they create a sleek, sculptural line that instantly elevates.
Styling her flared jeans with tall platform heels, Jennifer allowed the denim to cascade uninterrupted to the floor, creating statuesque silhouette that, paired with her romantic ruffled blouse and beige blazer, felt impossibly polished.
Victoria Beckham took a similarly chic approach to her denim styling this week, wearing a pair of her favourite jeans Alina jeans (£390) with a white T-shirt and heeled brown boots.
This sleek, elongating jeans-and-shoe pairing lays the foundation for an elegant ensemble. Below, I’ve rounded up the best high-waisted flared jeans to shop right now.
Shop High-Waisted Flared Jeans:
These come in UK sizes 4—30, so you can find your perfect fit.
Marks & Spencer
Patch Pocket Flare High Waisted Jeans
While I love these in the dark indigo shade, they also come in black and lighter blue.
Mint Velvet
Indigo Relaxed Bootcut Patch Pocket Jeans
Style these with platform heels or pointed-toe boots to make you legs go on and on.
River Island
Blue Denim High Rise Relaxed Flare Jeans
The patch-pocket design gives these a relaxed, '70s edge.
Reformation
Alyssa Stretch High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
These are designed with a stretchy finish, ensuring a comfortable fit.
Be quick—these are on their way to selling out.
Sézane
New 70's Trousers
These also come in brown, camel and indigo blue.
Victoria Beckham
Alina Jeans
Shop the specific jeans Victoria Beckham loves.
Ami Paris
High-Rise Flared Jeans
Style these with a simple white tee for a timeless look you can keep coming back to.
