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How to wear clogs with jeans: 8 outfits that work

Clogs and jeans are one of the easiest pairings in any wardrobe: relaxed, comfortable, and still polished once you get two or three details right. It all comes down to the cut of your jeans, the hem length and the colour of your clogs. Here is how to wear clogs with jeans in 8 outfits that work, from Monday's straight leg to weekend flares.

The essentials

The ideal length: a hem that stops at the ankle or just above the clog.
Straight, mom and cuffed jeans are the easiest cuts to wear with clogs.
A neutral clog (taupe, camel, brown, black) goes with every shade of blue.
With flares, let the hem cover the top of the clog: your legs will look longer.

The basic rules for wearing clogs with jeans

Get the length right

A clog has a rounded shape and a chunky sole. If your jeans pool on top of your foot, the whole look feels heavy. Aim for a hem that stops at the ankle, or a neat one- or two-turn cuff that shows a little skin or sock. The one exception: flared or wide-leg jeans, which can cover half of the clog.

Play with proportions

Clogs add volume at the bottom of your silhouette. They balance beautifully with a fitted or tucked-in top, and with a roomy jumper if your jeans are slimmer. The only thing to avoid is baggy from top to toe without defining the waist.

Think about socks

A closed-toe clog can be worn barefoot in spring and autumn and with socks as soon as the weather turns. A ribbed sock in cream, grey or a shade that matches your clogs becomes part of the outfit. More ideas here: how to wear clogs with socks.

8 clogs and jeans outfits that work

1. Raw straight-leg jeans + Breton top + camel clogs

The everyday classic. Dark straight-leg jeans, a striped Breton top and a pair of camel clogs: clean, bright and easy to wear from the office to the Saturday market. Camel warms up raw denim without stealing the show.

2. Mom jeans + white shirt + taupe clogs

High-waisted with a slightly tapered leg, mom jeans often stop at the ankle, which is perfect for showing off your clogs. Half-tuck a white shirt or a heavyweight T-shirt, add a belt and pick taupe clogs for a soft, light look.

3. Flared jeans + roll neck + black clogs

With flares, the clog half-disappears under the hem and lengthens the leg. A fine roll neck tucked into your jeans and black clogs give a very current seventies feel. Choose a hem that just brushes the floor when you are barefoot: with the sole, it will fall exactly where it should.

4. White or ecru jeans + beige knit + brown clogs

White jeans are not just for summer. With a chunky beige or cream jumper and brown clogs, they make a light, cosy winter outfit. Brown anchors the look and stops an all-pale outfit from feeling washed out.

5. Cuffed jeans + ribbed socks + khaki clogs

Turn up straight-leg or boyfriend jeans twice, slip on cream ribbed socks and go for khaki clogs. This soft touch of colour works with every blue, from faded to raw, and makes a simple outfit feel more fashion-forward.

6. Black jeans + blazer + black clogs

For the office, all-black never fails. Straight black jeans, a shirt or T-shirt, a sharp blazer and black clogs with a metal buckle: understated and elegant, with the comfort of a shoe you can slip on hands-free.

7. Skinny jeans + long jumper + leopard clogs

Skinny jeans are trickier with clogs, as a very narrow leg exaggerates the volume of the foot. The fix: a long jumper or an oversized shirt that covers your hips, and a clog that is meant to be seen, like leopard print. The pattern becomes the focal point. To go further: how to wear leopard print.

8. Wide-leg jeans + sweatshirt + fur-lined clogs for winter

When it gets really cold, switch to a lined clog. Wide-leg jeans, a sweatshirt or a thick jumper and a clog with a faux-fur lining: the perfect cosy weekend outfit, in town or at home.

Brown Sienna clogs in vegan suede, ideal with straight-leg or white jeans

Which colour clogs go with jeans?

Taupe and camel: the most versatile, they soften blue denim and suit every wash.
Brown: perfect with raw and white denim for a warm finish.
Black: the go-to for black and raw jeans, with a more urban feel.
Khaki: a soft colour that gives blue jeans a twist without clashing.
Leopard: best kept for simple outfits, where it is the only statement piece.

Our Sienna vegan suede clogs come in all of these shades: taupe, black, khaki, brown, camel and leopard. The adjustable metal buckle holds your foot in place, and the cushioned footbed follows the arch of your foot for a full day in jeans and clogs. Can't decide between two colours? Your second pair of Sienna is 75% off.

And in winter?

Clogs and jeans work all year round. In winter you have two options: thick socks with your usual pair, or a lined style. Our Bormio fur-lined clogs keep the clog shape, with a faux-fur lining right up to the collar and a cork-effect lug sole you can wear outdoors. With wide-leg jeans and a chunky jumper, it is the softest look of the season. More ideas in our guide to wearing clogs in autumn and winter.

Choosing the right size

A clog that is too big slaps at the heel; one that is too small leaves your toes hanging over. Our styles are true to size: if you are between sizes, go for the larger one, especially if you plan to wear them with socks. Size exchanges are free, and you have 60 days to change your mind.