6 Top tips on how to best style super stacked jeans
Since Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis obtained a US patent for denim ‘blue’ jeans back in 1873, this item of clothing has been a staple in closets around the world. The changeable nature of ‘jeans’ which come in a wide (and evolving) range of styles, shapes and colours mean that jeans have never really gone out of style since then.
One style in particular that keeps returning again and again are stacked jeans. In this article, you’ll get to know what stacked jeans are some of the best ways to style them. Read on to find out more!
First, what are stacked jeans?
Stack jeans are jeans that have been designed with a longer inseam (usually a size or two than you’d expect) than others. This inseam creates a ‘puddled’ effect that stacks the denim at the ankle, and bunches up around your foot or shoe. Popularised in the late 2000s and early 2010s from the streetwear scene, they’ve now gone mainstream and can suit a variety of looks or styles.
Here are just a few of the different ways that you can style them:
For a laid-back look
Stacked jeans work perfectly with a laid-back, casual look – and can be fit around your personal style and pieces you already own! Try them with a graphic t-shirt or band t and pair of sneakers, for that low-key, relaxed feel. You can either go for the plan non-graphic styles or go full graphics with this look.
For something more elevated
These days, stacked jeans work well for dressier looks too – especially if they’re a slim cut or skinny-jean variety or have a super stacked flair. Wear them with a button-up shirt and boots for an outfit that feels effortless, but slightly more elevated. You will find a lot of celebrities within the rap community rock this style as its comfortable but in tune with their overall vibe.
If you’re going for street style
Street style is where stacked jeans originated from, so we had to include this option on the list of ways to style them. Popularised by hip hop artists and breakdancers, they’re perfect if you want to capture that quintessential laid-back but cool feel that street style has become known for.
For this look add eye-catching colours and layers of clothing like sneakers (Air Jordans anyone?) a bomber jacket or even a hoodie.
Go vintage
The 2000s is now considered ‘vintage’ to Gen-z, and you can now find loads of pieces in charity shops or online platforms like eBay to create a vintage stacked jean look that embraces the era.
One of the great things about creating this type of outfit is you don’t have to spend a lot of money to pull it together, with so many people selling their old clothes online at a cheap price to make a bit of cash on the side (and clear out their old wardrobe for more modern pieces). Spend some time, do your research and you may be able to afford some designer pieces too. You might be able to get the ‘distressed’ look that’s in style for real!
Choose the right shoe
As they’ve come from the world of streetwear, it’s no surprise that stacked jeans and shoes go hand-in-hand. The nature of the ‘stacking’ around the ankle draws the eye to shoes, so you’ll want to consider this aspect of the ‘look’ just as much as the jeans themselves. It is also best to choose a shoe style that the stack can sit on top of and not drown out the shoe out.
This also makes stacked jeans such a versatile piece as different shoes can make the jeans themselves feel like a completely different item of clothing. It’s one of the reasons that stacked jeans are a must-have – and gives you a good excuse to add some new shoes to your closet too.
