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The pair that require the least effort, give you a good bum and have become a little faded over time – which makes them feel all the more ‘yours’. But if you feel you haven’t found a pair quite like these yet, you’re not alone. We all know the pursuit of the perfect jeans can last a lifetime. First designed as workwear for labourers on the farms and mines of America’s Wild West in the late 19th century, jeans have outlasted everything else in fashion. Amazingly, they are still one of the most worn pieces of clothing worldwide today. Net-a-Porter reported a 25 per cent increase in denim sales year-on-year in 2020 and original denim brand Levi’s keeps reinventing itself and is thriving. Ask anyone why they wear jeans and you’ll get a range of answers. For some, they’re comfortable and easy. For others they’re a fashion statement, sexy and chic. Jeans mean different things to different people. But happily shopping for them is a whole lot easier this year as the unforgiving leg-hugging jean got the heave-ho in favour of a more flattering looser look. RIP skinny jeans. The favourites in my wardrobe are a pair of vintage 501s with a straight long leg, which fit better now after several wears; a cropped, soft dark-wash pair called Piper from Frame that I picked up in Paris, and a high-waisted flared blue pair from & Other Stories. Here are my tips on finding the most flattering up-to-date denim shapes for winter and how to style them… Straight leg jeans are an easy staple and, while they work cropped, there has been more demand for the longer leg with high-waist. This shape is flattering as it makes your legs look longer. Tuck your favourite chunky rollneck into the front waist or team with a white tee, a belt and a stylish blazer. If the leg is slightly too long, just give them a little snip with your scissors to readjust. Denim looks even better with a small fray. The bootcut jean is back and this 1970s classic looks great with loafers, a shirt, heels and ankle boots. White denim is not just for summer. A cropped pair looks fresh and crisp in winter, teamed with dark knitwear and coats. Flares work well with a fitted top and a structured blazer to balance out your silhouette. Knits and jeans are a match made in heaven. Jumper, See by Chloé, £125, theoutnet.com Long leg, high waist: the season’s most popular shape. Jeans, Frame, £255, net-a-porter.com Team this cropped style with winter coats. Jeans, Totême, £220, harveynichols.com The original 501s are still popular. I wear them with a white shirt. Jeans, Levi’s, £100, selfridges.com Back in, the bootcut looks chic with blazers. Jeans, £29.99, mango.com My go-to ankle boot to team with jeans. 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