How to Wear: Levi's Ribcage Jeans

Sam
Jul 10, 2019
3 min read

Everyone has been asking how to style this fit, read on for inspo.

It seems that for the past several years skinny jeans have reigned supreme. As the go to style of denim for just about everyone skin tight denim is never going out of style. It's flattering and easy to wear, looks good on everybody, and looks good with everything. Skinny jeans are the perfect blank canvas for creating an outfit.

But, new trends bubble up every year and while denim trends tend to come around as fast as they go this one has been staying put. Straight leg styles have been infiltrating the denim market in mass number for the last couple years, and I understand why. The looser leg of a traditional straight leg fit still elongates and slims but provides a more vintage shape. And a slim straight fit that is tight on the hips and thighs with a straight fit from the knee down is a classic style that looks modern. The styles are easy to wear, cuff them and add sneakers for a relaxed look or add killer heels and a strappy tank top for a going out look.

With a fresh silhouette that feels both vintage and modern, rigid cotton denim, and a stellar high-rise fit Levi's has created the perfect pair of straight leg jeans in the Ribcage. The leg is a traditional straight fit, so it just barely skims the body, but the super high rise pinches in the smallest part of your waist creating a gorgeous shape. The cropped length looks good on everyone and pairs well with just about any shoes (maybe not thigh-high boots but let me know if you try?).

So after years and years of almost exclusively skinny jeans some women are understandably asking how to wear this new style. I've been getting asked about it quite often so I put together three simple outfits for inspiration.

1. T-Shirt, Layered Necklaces, Block Heel Sandals

This is a casual look. You can knot your shirt or tuck it in to accentuate your waist, these jeans are perfect for tucking shirts in. Add cute sandals or sneakers. I layered some dainty necklaces and earrings to avoid a too-simple look.

Gap Top, Gap Shoes, Mejuri earrings

2. Silk Shirt, Statement earrings, Heels

For a dressier vibe go for a pretty silk top, add some statement jewelry and heels. These all contrast beautifully with the casual wash and look of the jeans.

Vintage Top and Watch, Tamara Mellon Heels, Similar Earrings

3. Sweater, Silk Scarf, Boots.

For colder weather pair a chunky sweater with your Ribcage jeans, a half-tuck looks cute and cozy. Ankle boots look perfect with this cropped length. I used my silk scarf as a belt for some added interest but it would also look cute tied in your hair or worn classically around your neck.