Would you believe me if I told you that cigarette jeans are the best of two classic jean styles in one chic package? It’s true. Imagine a hybrid between mom jeans and skinny jeans, the perfect flattering combo to project an impeccable style.
Cigarette jeans first became popular in the 1980s as an alternative to the wide-leg designs of the 1970s. As the name suggests, they are characterized mainly by their slightly slim fit, which hugs the legs to create a cigarette-like silhouette.
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Now, this jean fit is popping back up. Brands such as Diesel, Coach, and Bally have showcased their updated versions on the runway, from washed-out designs to indigo-blue classics. Fashionable celebrities like Bella Hadid, Dakota Johnson, and Amanda Seyfried have also embraced the trend.
But what should you wear your cigarette jeans with this summer? Here are five looks you can put together using what’s already in your closet—or if not, shopping from our selections below.
1: Dark blue cigarette jeans and block-heel mules
