LeAnn Rimes reminds us why barrel leg jeans are a must-have this season - and they're actually much easier to wear than you might think

If you've been seeing barrel leg jeans everywhere in the last few months, but haven't been tempted to try them yet, then let LeAnn Rimes convince you to update your denim collection.

The singer and actress shared a reel on Instagram from a birthday trip to Ibiza, and whilst there was lots of swimwear inspiration in there, it was LeAnn's jeans that really caught our attention.

Finding the best jeans for your body type isn't an easy task, but believe me when I say the trending barrel leg jeans might look like a tricky cut to master, but as soon as you try them you'll understand the hype.

I have the barrel leg jeans from Sienna Miller's M&S collection and was so surprised when I tried them on, as I wasn't expecting to like them. Suffice to say they've become a wardrobe staple, and are particularly handy as we head towards autumn. I find myself teaming them with a white t-shirt, ballet pumps and a black blazer at least once a week.

Shop LeAnn's look

LeAnn shared a link to her "favourite" jeans by Citizens of Humanity on Instagram Stories, and her followers were quick to show their love for her outfit on the post, writing: "What brand of jeans are those?!?! LOVE THEM!!!" and "Love those jeans and that sunset. Such great energy!".

Don't just take LeAnn's (and my!) word for it - celebrities like Trinny Woodall and Elizabeth Day are all firmly on board the barrel leg bandwagon too.

How to style barrel leg jeans

Fashion Editor Antonia Kraskowski tells us why they work so well: "If you’re naturally slim, the exaggerated cut will add curves to a straight up and down silhouette; while if you’re pear-shaped or have an hourglass figure, barrel leg jeans are some of the best jeans for curvy women as the loose cut through the leg will skim thighs whilst the narrow, high waist will draw attention upwards."

And just to prove this isn't a trending item you'll regret buying next season, the Horseshoe jeans by Citizens of Humanity have been a hugely popular style for a while now. In fact, we spotted American actress Kaley Cuoco wearing them back in 2022!

Antonia Kraskowski

With over 15 years experience in the fashion industry, freelance fashion editor, Antonia Kraskowski has worked at Conde Nast, across titles including, Glamour, Vogue New Markets and Easy Living. Antonia later went on to serve as the Fashion Editor of Express Newspapers and Magazines for five years before embarking on a freelance career.