Emma Roberts has given one of Jennifer Aniston's most enduring denim looks a fresh celebrity seal of approval–and it could be exactly the style update skinny-jean fans have been waiting for.
The 35-year-old actress was recently pictured wearing straight-leg jeans with a simple baby blue T-shirt, creating the kind of understated outfit that has long been associated with Aniston's effortlessly casual style.
The timing is notable as denim trends continue to shift. While skinny jeans have returned to the fashion conversation after years in the shadow of baggier cuts, Roberts' look highlights another silhouette that offers a more relaxed alternative without going fully oversized.
It is a formula Aniston, 57, has relied on for years: classic jeans, simple separates and a polished but unfussy finish.
Now, Roberts appears to be proving why the straight-leg cut has remained so difficult to dislodge from the fashion landscape.
Emma Roberts Makes the Case for Straight-Leg Denim
Roberts' outfit demonstrates the appeal of straight-leg jeans for anyone caught between the skinny-jean revival and the continuing popularity of loose denim.
Rather than clinging tightly to the legs like traditional skinny jeans, a straight-leg pair maintains a relatively streamlined shape while allowing more room through the lower leg.
That makes the silhouette particularly versatile. It can be dressed down with a T-shirt and trainers or styled with smarter pieces for a more polished look.
The jeans featured in People's report are from Quince, with the Bella Stretch Relaxed Straight Jeans priced at $50. The brand also offers Bella Stretch Straight Jeans for $50, providing a slightly closer-fitting interpretation of the same classic shape.
Customer reviews highlighted in the report also underline the appeal of the cut.
One five-foot-two shopper said the Bella Stretch Relaxed Straight Jeans made them feel '5-foot-10', while another praised the short inseam as a 'dream for petites'.
The result is a silhouette that manages to feel contemporary without requiring a dramatic departure from familiar denim.
Jennifer Aniston's Timeless Formula Gets a New Generation
The connection to Aniston is what gives Roberts' latest look its nostalgic appeal.
Aniston has long been associated with straightforward, unfussy fashion, particularly during her Friends years and in her off-duty wardrobe. Her denim choices have helped reinforce the idea that a classic pair of jeans does not need an extreme cut or statement styling to remain fashionable.
Aniston has worn straight-leg denim in a closer-fitting style, making the shape a natural comparison for Roberts' latest outfit.
For shoppers who still love the leg-lengthening effect of skinny jeans but want something less restrictive, straight-leg denim offers a middle ground. It retains the clean, streamlined appearance while providing additional room through the leg.
Quince's Bella Rigid Straight Jeans are another option highlighted by the publication, made from non-stretch cotton for a more structured finish. One reviewer even said they had owned $200 jeans but 'can't tell the difference' in quality.
The appeal of the trend ultimately lies in its longevity. Skinny jeans may be back in the fashion debate, while wide-leg denim continues to dominate wardrobes, but straight-leg jeans occupy a remarkably adaptable position between the two.
And with Roberts giving the silhouette a fresh outing – while echoing a style Aniston has made look timeless – the classic straight-leg jean may once again prove that the most enduring fashion trends are often the simplest ones.
