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5 fall denim trends the whole family will love

The top denim trends to watch for this fall.
ABC News Photo Illustration / Madewell
ByZoe Moore and Casey DelBasso
September 14, 2022, 8:06 AM

Denim is an iconic closet staple, and with fall just around the corner, it's important to know which cuts and styles are forever classics and what's trending now, in case you want to play around with your wardrobe this autumn.

Joyce Lee, Madewell's senior vice president of design, helped "Good Morning America" break down five denim trends to watch this fall, and shared some styling tips to help you look and feel your best.

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From light wash to wide leg and everything in between, scroll on to check out which trends Lee is keeping an eye on this year.

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Style 1: Wide leg

"The wide leg fit is one of the most popular styles for fall," Lee said. " They give you that perfect old-school look."

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Style 2: Loose or baggy

"Inspired by the resurgence of '90s styling, the loose-fitting and relaxed denim silhouette is an inherently cool everyday option for fall," Lee said.

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Style 3: Full-length

"I am loving the effortlessly cool look that you get from the puddle trend with long jeans that pool around the ankles," Lee said. "The key is finding the perfect pair of full-length jeans."

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Style 4: Dark wash

"Despite lighter-wash jeans being a staple in our wardrobes, dark denim and deeper shades of indigo are the go-to for this fall," she said.

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Style 5: Oversized denim jackets

According to Lee, "an oversized denim jacket or shacket is a functional, stylish and easy to wear layering piece" that will come in handy as temperatures cool.

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