The 2026 way to wear barrel-leg jeans doesn't include sneakers, loafers, or flip-flops

Barrel jeans don't particularly scream summer but the denim style has been trending all year for a reason. The silhouette is voluminous enough to create an interesting shape, even if you're just wearing a white t-shirt.

Julia Garner also demonstrated how good the denim style looks with a three-quarter sleeve shirt. While out for coffee, the actress styled a pair of light-wash barrel jeans with textured Mary Jane shoes and oversized sunglasses.

Julia Garner's outfit.

It's a simple look that isn't particularly groundbreaking but works great for a summer evening when it isn't too hot. The Mary Janes elevate the look whereas the glasses add a touch of personality. The outfit serves as a great reminder that in 2026, skinny jeans aren't your only option.

Shop Mary Janes, below.

The Row

Ava Leather Mary Jane Ballet Flats

Le Monde Beryl

Mary Jane Snake-Effect Leather Ballet Flats

Rag & Bone

Spire Mary Jane Flats

Free People

Dr. Martens Elphie Ii Wrap Mary Janes

By Anthropologie

Kierstan Woven Leather Ballet Flats

Flabelus

Velvet Mary Jane Flats

Shop barrel jeans, below.

Mango

High-Waisted Barrel Jeans

ASKK NY

Twisted Barrel Jeans - Oasis

Levi's

Baggy Dad Barrel Jeans

DL1961

Miro Barrel High Rise Jeans

Isabel Marant

Oriane Jeans

Nili Lotan

Shon Mid-Rise Barrel-Leg Jeans

Citizens of Humanity

Miro Mid-Rise Barrel-Leg Jeans

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