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Surprise! Martha Stewart and Kate Middleton Are Making the Case for Skinny Jeans in 2026 (Yes, Really)

Skinny jeans are so 2026.

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I swore I’d never wear skinny jeans again once I graduated high school. Still, over a decade later, Martha Stewart and Kate Middleton have convinced me that they’re a necessary silhouette in every denim collection.

Skinny jeans have a unique ability to refine any outfit. Not to mention, they help legs look miles long. So I’m adding quite a few styles to my wardrobe. You’re about to see everyone wear skinny jeans — join them with these sleek picks from Walmart, Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince and more.

Flattering, On-Trend Skinny Jeans

1. Extra Flattering: This affordable pair of high-waisted skinny jeans has ample stretch to keep you comfortable and hug you in all the right places.

2. Go Low: Don’t be afraid of low-rise cuts. This stretchy medium-wash pair sits right below your belly button and helps anyone with a short torso look longer and leaner.

3. Fashionable at Every Age: Martha Stewart likes her skinny jeans in white and with a bit of room at the ankle. Copy her look with this rolled-hem design.

4. Colored Denim: Blue jeans have their time and place, but Kate Middleton proved everyone needs brown denim skinny jeans. We found a similar tummy-control pair at Walmart for $10.

5. A Custom Fit: Quince’s iconic Bella Skinny jeans often sell out because of the customizable elements — like the seven washes, two length options and wide size range.

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Related: Meghan Markle and Nicole Kidman Wore the Denim Style You Need for Fall

6. Extra Comfort: Abercrombie’s fan-favorite Modern Skinny Jeans bring the style into the 21st century with a tad more extra room at the ankles for a sleek look.

7. Some Flair: The distressed pockets on these skinny jeans add a personality pop that makes them even better for nights spent out on the town.

8. Go Black: Deep black skinny jeans can pass off for sleek slacks in some cases. At least, when they’re the Levi’s 721 Stretch Skinny Jeans.

9. So Rich: You’ll start to choose jeans over leggings any day when you slip into this buttery soft stretchy pair. Seriously, they’re so comfortable.

10. Light Wash: People often forget to get some light-wash jeans, but no denim collection is complete without at least one pair. These ankle skinny jeans are our top pick.

11. So ‘70s: If we didn’t know better, we’d think these figure-skimming jeans were plucked right out of a vintage store — they look perfectly lived in!

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DUESSELDORF, GERMANY - DECEMBER 3: Romina Meier is seen wearing a cropped beige teddy shearling jacket with an oversized collar and contrasting dark brown leather seam detailing from Arket; an off-white fluffy knit pullover from Surprise Paris; a pink and white checkered button-up Borrowed flannel shirt from Our Legacy styled casually tied around her hips; light blue straight-leg jeans with a relaxed fit from Levi’s; dark brown suede pointed-toe heeled boots from Mango; a small sculptural Numéro Neuf leather bag in deep brown sandalwood from Polène; big rectangular shaped brown sunglasses from Vehla; mid-sized hoop earrings from high by honey; her blonde hair is styled in a sleek low bun on December 3, 2025 in Duesseldorf, Germany. (Photo by Moritz Scholz/Getty Images)

Related: The Denim Guide: 13 Flattering, Writer-Approved Fits for Every Shape

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