How to Wear Cropped Jeans: 7 Cropped Jeans Outfits

Cropped jeans are denim pants with a hemline just above the ankle. With an inseam falling between the length of capri pants and full-length jeans, cropped jeans expose and highlight the narrowest portion of the leg. These jeans are commonly seen in fashion week street-style looks and come in different cuts and shades, from skinny jeans to high-waisted wide-leg jeans.

Create daytime looks with your cropped jeans with these styling tips and outfit ideas:

1. 1. Add a blazer. Wear black cropped jeans with a blazer, button-down shirt, and suede ankle boots to create a smart casual look.
2. 2. Pair with a cardigan. Although cropped denim jeans expose the ankle, you can style these pants for milder days in the fall and winter—ankle-length jeans are a great way to show off your low-cut booties while keeping your legs warm. Layer a thick cardigan over a long sleeve shirt or turtleneck for extra warmth, and finish the outfit with a scarf.
3. 3. Style with a crop top and sandals. Style a fitted crop top or tank top with a cropped pair of jeans and strappy sandals for a casual summer outfit. Opt for wide-leg pants to contrast your fitted top and balance your silhouette.
4. 4. Tuck in a T-shirt. In the spring or fall, pair cropped boyfriend jeans or bootcut jeans with a white tee, folding in the front portion of the shirt to create a French tuck. Finish this casual outfit with a pair of white sneakers, a denim jacket, and a simple black bag.

Whether you have short legs or long legs, you can style cropped jean outfits for chic looks on casual nights out.

1. 1. Opt for white cropped jeans. Style your cropped white jeans for a classic summer look. Wear all white for a monochromatic outfit, or pair your white jeans with your favorite colorful blouse.
2. 2. Throw on a leather jacket. Pairing denim with leather creates a striking contrast. Throw a leather jacket over a simple white shirt or blouse. Try high-rise straight-leg jeans or style cropped flare jeans with a leather jacket for a more dramatic look.
3. 3. Wear heels or wedges. Since cropped pants highlight the ankles, they draw attention to high heels or wedges. Wear your favorite heels with cropped jeans for a fun date-night outfit.

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