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Drawstring jeans are here to refresh your denim wardrobe — these are 5 of the best pairs to shop now
Easy, breezy, jeansy
Remember the shoelace belt trend of 2023, which saw designers like Margiela and Marni use a styling trick usually reserved for skateboarders? Well she's back in a new, re-vamped form for 2025 — enter drawstring jeans.
Think all the comfort and throw-on-ability of a tracksuit bottom, but in denim. Looks smarter and works harder (definitely more office acceptable than joggers), plus none of that tight-waistband-button-digging-in-to-belly-post-lunch feeling that comes with regular jeans. Need we say more?
These trousers are going to be everywhere this autumn, and there are plenty of styles to choose from. High-waist, low-waist, barrel-leg, wide-leg — you name it, there's a drawstring jean for everyone. Wear with a simple white T-shirt, button down cardigan or crisp striped shirt and finish off with your favourite pair of loafers. Or make like baggy jean style icon Jennifer Lawrence and wear with trainers, a baseball cap and statement necklaces, for the perfect high-meets-low look.
Below, we've rounded up the best pairs to shop now — Citizen of Humanity and Aligne's contrasting white lace styles are top of our wishlist. They'll provide an easy wardrobe refresh that will make you actually want to get dressed in the morning come the colder months — we promise!
These are on the more expensive side, but they'll live in your wardrobe for years to come (they're also made from organic cotton). A classic fit, a classic wash, and a cool statement drawstring belt detail — denim perfection.
We love the elasticated waist and darker, indigo denim wash of this pair from Cos. The wide, barrel leg shape means they'll also be ultra-comfortable.
You cannot beat the price-tag of this pair from the queen of the high street, M&S. They are also available in a range of colours, including black and cream.
Consider us obsessed with this super smart pair from it-girl brand Aligne. The crisp cut of the leg makes them look polished, and the elasticated waist means zero compromising on comfort.
Curvy girls, these ones are for you. We love the low-slung waist of this pair from Abercrombie & Fitch, and they're also available in a range of leg lengths to ensure the best possible fit.
Rebecca Jane Hill is the Senior Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan UK. She has previously contributed to publications including Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Refinery29, The Face, Glamour and Stylist. She started her own magazine, Sister, in 2012 whilst at university. Focused around feminism, fashion and culture, it went on to produce 12 globally stocked print issues, as well as countless events and partnerships. She closed the magazine in 2023.
Rebecca has been an associate lecturer at London College of Fashion since 2018, where she teaches on the Fashion Journalism course. She is a passionate second-hand shopper and is constantly on the lookout for new design talent.
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