The Rise of Cozy, Versatile Baggy Jeans

Saanvi Tatipalli

The return of a major fashion trend. Nowadays, baggy jeans can be found in almost all walks of life. The fashion industry has pushed this trend to the forefront of 2021’s winter.

Tisha Kaur and Saanvi Tatipalli
December 5, 2021

As winter settles in, the fashion industry is stirring with new trends, with an emphasis on cozy yet fashionable outfits. One trend currently experiencing a renewal of its Fashion Cycle is the wide-leg jeans trend, more commonly known as baggy jeans.

Jeans have been a fashion staple for a long time, and over the decades they’ve come in many shapes and sizes. From boxy to boot-cut to ripped from the past, the jeans trend is now shifting to a looser fitting version. You can see many variations of this trend reflected on the student body at South Forsyth High School.

So where do students get these jeans? Many have said that they bought their pair from Garage, a trendy clothing store for teens. Additionally, many students have found their baggy jeans from other stores such as Target and Hollister.

Freshman Coleman Burch claims that he got his baggy jeans from a club sale in Alabama. These kinds of jeans can be found anywhere, but there’s more to why they are gaining such popularity: apart from their cute style, this style of jeans also fit comfortably.

Sophomore Luana Pompei says, “I feel comfortable in them. They aren’t like skinny jeans where I feel restricted and can’t sit correctly.”

Alongside attending school, many students also have a job. Therefore, baggy jeans allow them to move freely while still looking ready for the workday. Many also claim that it’s difficult to find jeans that properly fit their bodies, but with baggy jeans, they can go about their day-to-day tasks feeling good about themselves.

The flexibility of baggy jeans’ fit and the personalization of this cozy style also play a prime role in why they are so favored among teens. Pairing them with loose shirts, tighter shirts, and jackets can all help to complete the look.

Here are a few examples of South students showing off their denim!

About the Writers

Tisha Kaur, Science & Technology Editor

Tisha Kaur is a senior at South, and she is more than excited to take on her fourth (and sadly final) year at The Bird Feed as the Science and Technology editor. She absolutely loves writing and reading pretty much all genres, and is looking forward to making new memories with new and old staff members. When she’s not writing for the paper, you can catch her painting, going on runs, or exploring new food spots with friends and family. She especially enjoys traveling and is always interested in learning about new cultures! In the future, she plans to continue writing at her college’s newspaper while diving into her section’s content as a computer science major. She loves meeting new people, so feel free to reach out!

Saanvi Tatipalli, Website Administrator & Features Editor

Saanvi Tatipalli (She/Her/Hers) is a Senior at South Forsyth High School excited for her 4th year at The Bird Feed. She is interested in creative and journalistic writing and loves digital art/design as well. As an avid creator, when she’s not honing in on her passions, she’s finding new ones to try out! Outside of being involved and leading several school clubs and nonprofit organizations, she enjoys learning more about technology and business. She looks forward to a great final year with The Bird Feed where she gets to help with the Features & Poetry sections while also maintaining the website layout. Her favorite thing about journalism (other than the amazing community in the class) is having the opportunity to write, edit and interview for articles on a variety of topics. She looks forward to continuing on that journey while working with new people this year! She’s always excited to meet new people so feel free to reach out to her.