According To Kate Middleton’s Latest Look, Skinny Jeans Aren’t Over

Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, reacts during a visit to Manor Farm in Little Stainton, near Durham, north east England on April 27, 2021. (Photo by Owen Humphreys / POOL / AFP) (Photo by OWEN HUMPHREYS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

As part of their 10-year wedding anniversary celebration, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry brought their three kids to Manor Farm in Darlington, a town in Northern England. While enjoying the countryside, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a wax-coated, dark green jacket from Seeland with an ivory Brora x Troy London Fair Isle sweater, a lace Sézane blouse, and Penelope Chilvers brown leather boots that have been a staple in her wardrobe since 2004. Stylishly tucked into said boots were one of 2021’s most debated fashion trends: a pair of dark wash skinny jeans. 

Britain’s Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, reacts during a visit to Manor Farm in Little Stainton, near Durham, north east England on April 27, 2021. (Photo by Owen Humphreys / POOL / AFP) (Photo by OWEN HUMPHREYS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

The Duchess has been known to wear skinny jeans for years now, so this look isn’t that surprising, but this is one of the first times we’ve seen her wearing skinny jeans since the TikTok crowd deemed the silhouette “uncool” back in February. Since the call was made, many have, albeit unwillingly in some cases, swapped out their skinny jeans for straight-leg and baggy alternatives.

Middleton, though, appears unfazed, prioritizing personal preference over trends. After seeing this look, I can’t help but wonder: Were we too quick to give in and, in turn, give up the denim style? Tucked into her go-to boots and paired with a patterned knit, the royal didn’t look to be wearing “mom jeans” at all.

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Sophie Turner Wore A Going-Out Top With A Controversial ‘00s Trend

DEAUVILLE, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 07: Actress Sophie Turner attends the Heavy Photocall of the 45th Deauville American Film Festival on September 7, 2019 in Deauville, France. (Photo by Foc Kan/FilmMagic)

After spending some quality time out of the public eye, Sophie Turner is back to debuting stellar outfit after outfit while on a slew of dates with husband Joe Jonas. Monday night’s look was no different. In the lead-up to what we’re assuming was another night out for the new parents, Turner posted a mirror selfie on her Instagram stories that showed off an outfit that included the most debated trend of the 2000s: the low-rise jean. 

For the occasion, Turner paired the baggy jeans with another ‘00s signature in the form of a navy blue going-out top that featured a sexy low-cut cowl neck. As if to add to the Y2K look, the Game of Thrones star also wore a long, gold necklace that dipped into her cleavage, purple eyeshadow, glitter nails, and a candy ring. In other words, her look was pulled straight from the pages of a 2003 copy of Elle Girl — in the best way possible. But while colorful rings and going-out tops feel just as at home in 2021 as they did in the aughts, low-rise jeans — a ‘00s trend that many who lived through the style’s heyday have sworn off — are harder for some people to get on board with. 

Unfortunately for them, the denim style is making a comeback. According to fashion shopping platform Lyst, searches for low-rise jeans are up 57% compared to last year, with “low rise baggy jeans,” specifically, seeing an increase of 110%. That, and #LowRiseJeans has 36.1 million views on TikTok. 

Whether we like it or not, the denim industry is cyclical, and trends — even the most hated of them — always find a way to creep back into our wardrobes. On the bright side, at least we have Turner to provide us with ample ideas for what to wear with the style. That, and plenty of other outfit inspiration, ranging from date night pajamas to vacation-ready sets.

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