If the cold and grey weather is getting you down, then why not use your wardrobe to lift your mood? Dopamine dressing really does work, and right now, the easiest way to channel some joyful shades into your outfits is with a colour-pop pair of jeans.
Uplifting hues were all over the designer runways, marking themselves out as a major spring/summer fashion trend for 2026, and boldly coloured jeans look set to be a particularly big player when it comes to executing the look.
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Cordelia Barrel Leg Jeans
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Saskia Straight Seamed Jeans
Wide-leg jeans in a bold wash of red will make a statement while being comfy to wear. Team with a classic Breton stripe t-shirt and pumps, and you’ll be all set.
Free People
We The Free Libre Wide-Leg Jeans
Perfect for spring, butter yellow denim will look particularly special with other pastel tones, or give this pair a grown up spin with a fresh white shirt and gold jewels.
OMNES
Orielle High Rise Cropped Jeans
A high waist and wide leg shape will flatter your figure in all the right places, and the bottle green colour will make a great base for soft beige or grey separates.
Boden
High Rise Column Leg Jeans
To spark some real joy, opt for these Barbie-inspired bottoms. Wear with a slouchy sweatshirt and colourful trainers for weekend cool.
Phase Eight
Ramona Straight Leg Jeans
The cropped length of these jeans lends itself well to the warmer weather and will look great with your best white trainers or your chunky sandals.
If you are unsure about wearing bolder colours, trying them out with denim is a great idea. The casual fabric helps to lessen the statement shades to give a primary pop, a more relaxed and wearable feel.
Wear your denims with other cheerful hues or graphic prints for extra wow factor, or keep things simple by matching your jeans with timeless basics like an oversized white shirt, neutral-toned knit or a plain vest.
However you wear yours, I challenge you to find a trend that is as joyful as this one for the coming weeks – jeans don’t get much happier than this.
