We totally get it — wearing jeans in the summer may not be your first choice. If you find them too heavy for warm weather, celebrities have been reaching for a breezy version of the style that’s absolutely genius for this time of year.
Stars like Reese Witherspoon, Meghan Markle, and Naomi Watts have been wearing cropped jeans with polished cuffs, which make them so much more elegant. They are so practical because they allow your ankles to breathe, plus you can show off your white sneakers, sandals, and platform heels. You can even reveal a little more skin, like Sarah Jessica Parker recently did, in a pair of capri cuffed jeans.
If you love the look of denim but want something a little lighter, cropped jeans are it. Keep scrolling to snag similar styles inspired by the ones we’ve spotted on countless stars — they start at just $34.
Cropped Jeans Inspired by Celebrities
- Low Price: Angels Forever Young Straight Crop Jeans, $34 (orig. $54); amazon.com
- Grapent Wide-Leg Crop Jeans, $36; amazon.com
- NYDJ Marilyn Straight Crop Jeans, $99; nydj.com
- Hint of Blu Cuffed Ankle Wide-Leg Jeans, $79; nordstrom.com
- 60% Off: Frame Denim Le Garcon Quirky Jean, $90 (orig. $228); gilt.com
- Liverpool Los Angeles Charlie Cuffed Crop Jeans, $98; nordstrom.com
- Talbots Straight Ankle Cuff Jeans, $70 at checkout (orig. $100); talbots.com
- Daze Eastside Cuff Crop Straight-Leg Jeans, $108; nordstrom.com
- Summer-Ready: Pilcro Cuff Straight-Leg Jeans, $148; anthropologie.com
- Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Cuff Crop Jeans, $258; revolve.com
Angels Forever Young Straight Crop Jeans
In addition to the airy crop design, the Duchess of Sussex wore light wash jeans like this pair from Amazon that brightens up your wardrobe for summer. They have a classic straight-leg silhouette with a relaxed fit for maximum comfort, and the waist is designed with slimming technology for added support. Plus, they’re on sale for just $34 right now, which is a steal.
Grapent Wide-Leg Crop Jeans
Kelly Clarkson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jessica Alba are just some of the stars we’ve spotted wearing wide-leg jeans this spring. Combine two trends with this $36 pair that has a wide hem and a cropped design. The roomy silhouette is both comfy and practical, making them a top choice for warm weather. One five-star reviewer called them “so flattering” and noted that they’re going to stock up on multiple pairs. They’re available in 12 washes, including blue, white, pink, and black.
NYDJ Marilyn Straight Crop Jeans
For those who are fans of SJP’s ultra-cropped jeans, consider adding this similar style by NYDJ to your spring closet. The cuffed legs fall right below the knee to allow your shins and ankles to breathe. They’re made with lifting technology to flatter and shape, and they have five pockets.
Cropped jeans are a summer essential. Stock up on celebrity-inspired styles before the weather really starts to warm up with these picks from Nordstrom, Anthropologie, and Gilt below.
Hint of Blu Cuffed Ankle Wide-Leg Jeans
Frame Denim Le Garcon Quirky Jean
Liverpool Los Angeles Charlie Cuffed Crop Jeans
Talbots Straight Ankle Cuff Jeans, $70 at checkout
Daze Eastside Cuff Crop Straight-Leg Jeans
Pilcro Cuff Straight-Leg Jeans
Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Cuff Crop Jeans