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18 Stylish Ways To Wear Mum Jeans

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18 Stylish Ways To Wear Mum Jeans

Once a relic of ’90s fashion, mum jeans are now a wardrobe must-have for any street style maven.

by IMRAN JALAL  /   January 4, 2016

Denim through the ages can be like a Spaghetti Western film. There’s the good, like the slim capris of the ’50s and the bell bottoms from the ’70s. There’s also the bad, like bumster jeans of the Y2K generation. And then there’s the ugly (think ’80s acid wash jeans).

Where the ’90s are concerned, the mum jeans are the decade’s hero product. It falls somewhere in between the bad and the good. The high-waisted, light-washed jeans often come with tapered legs which makes it unflattering for most (long legs and a slim bum really help). But their indie/grunge vibe and ironic style statement give your outfits instant appeal when done right.

If you are still undecided on trying on a pair, consider this: The style is this season’s unrivalled workhorse, popping up on all the fashionable women during Fashion Week. Imran Jalal shows how you can ace this tricky look.

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18 Stylish Ways To Wear Mum Jeans
#1: You can't go wrong with a simple plain tee.
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The key: Keep accessories minimal.

#2: Roll them up so they look like cigarette pants.
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#3: Do Parisian chic with a skinny neck scarf.
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See: Why the skinny neck scarf is all you need to amp up your outfit.

#4: Or cop the Vogue Paris look (a la Emmanuelle Alt) with a tweed jacket.
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#5: Offset the tapered cut of the jeans with big proportions on top.
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Like streetstyle star Yoyo Cao did with her Celine blouse.

#6: They can work with Club Kids-inspired getups too.
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Italian style star Chiara Ferragni pairs hers with flaming-red knee-high boots and a sexy toga top.

#7: Classic pumps are your pair of mum jean's best friend.
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As Korean-American interior designer/fashion blogger Aimee Song shows here, they make outfits less casual and more dressy.

#8: Romantic tops are a sweet mashup for the look.
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Just ask Amsterdam-based fashion blogger Linda Tol, who makes her ruffled top less feminine-looking by pairing it with black pumps and a sleek Louis Vuitton top handle.

#9: Give it a touch of evening glamour with a sequinned top.
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Follow pint-sized Miroslava Duma’s example and tone down the glitz with Nikes.

#10: Swop khakis with a pair of blues for safari dressing (it's way cooler).
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#11: Play the '90s grunge card.
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See: 10 stylish shoes that are great for travel (and go with mum jeans too)

#11: Play the '90s grunge card.
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#12: A double-breasted navy blazer gives a sexy nautical vibe in a JPG kind of way.
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#13: Pair with blouses in a bold print for something unexpected.
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#14: Camel tones compliments dusty blue very well.
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See: 8 street style lessons on rocking camel tones

#15: Layer like a Japanese with a camisole and turtleneck.
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#15: Layer like a Japanese with a camisole and turtleneck.
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#16: The light wash is perfect for vintage-inspired dressing.
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#16: The light wash is perfect for vintage-inspired dressing.
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#17: Channel cool prepster with a knit sweater.
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#18: Go for drama with an elaborate coat.
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Photos: Showbit.com

Like this? Learn why Denim Jeans by Alexander Wang should be on your next shopping list.

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