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Are rolled-up jeans still in fashion? Yes and how - as long as you pay attention to this detail

24.4.2024

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Cuffed jeans are proving to be an unexpected denim favourite. The best thing about them is that you don't even have to dig deep into your pocket - just turn up the hem.

Who would have thought that a tried-and-tested styling trick would become one of the most relevant denim trends of the year? Not me, anyway. Until recently, I rolled up my jeans for purely practical reasons. For example, because they were the perfect length for heels but not for trainers. Or because I wanted to avoid getting my trouser hems dripping wet in rainy weather. However, regardless of trouser length and weather, there's no getting around cuffed jeans. They have gone from being an emergency solution to a fashionable hit.

A cuffed hem looks beautifully informal.
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Other jeans trends, such as casual baggy jeans, nostalgic hipster jeans or striking horseshoe jeans, require a certain amount of fashion experimentation. Cuffed jeans, however, do not describe a specific cut or wash, but simply a pair of jeans with a turn-up. This makes them probably the most versatile and accessible denim trend par excellence.

Cuff them up generously please

Cuffed jeans don't automatically mean a high-rise look. Depending on your preference, they can end at ankle height as well as just above or even on the floor. However, this detail is important: the turn-up should be clearly visible and visually take up space, creating a certain nonchalance. The turn-up also reveals the usually lighter-coloured inside of the denim, creating a nice contrast. That's why it's better to turn up the hem once generously instead of rolling it up several times. Super thin turn-ups, as we know them from the days of skinny jeans, do not achieve the desired effect.

Cuffed jeans can be both floor-length ...
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... as well as three-quarter length. — Cuffed jeans can be both floor-length ...
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Rolling up your jeans gives you flexibility in terms of leg length. Plus, you don't have to reach for the sewing machine or run to the tailor's shop to make adjustments. Your shoes deserve more attention? Turn up the hem. Fancy the puddle pants look? Fold up the hem. Does your outfit need a casual element? Fold up the hem. Want a clean look? Fold up the hem.

New trend, old jeans

And ultimately, the best trends are the ones we already have in our wardrobe. There are plenty of cuffed jeans on the market that come with the hem already turned up and sewn in. But a pair of jeans from your existing repertoire will also do. Simply grab a suitable pair and turn up the hem - voilà, you've conjured up a pair of trendy jeans in just one easy step.

The inside of the denim creates an interesting contrast.
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The wider the leg, the more difficult it will be for the envelope to hold. In this case, you can use an iron or safety pins. Or you can invest a few extra minutes and get out a needle and thread. One fastening stitch to the left and right of the hem is enough to secure the turn-up.

Header image: Launchmetrics/Spotlight/Junya Watanabe

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