Jessica Alba Just Wore the $218 Reformation Jeans That Changed My Mind About Denim
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03/19/2025 09:30 AM
I'll be wearing them all spring
Jessica Alba / Instagram (1); Reformation (1)
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Jessica Alba's life is far more glamorous than mine, but at least my jeans are at the same level.
The Fantastic Four actress recently celebrated her pal Eva Longoria's 50th birthday on a massive yacht in a pair of studded Reformation jeans — the one style that'll affect your spring closet in ways even bigger than the boat they were on. How do I know this? Well, I just splurged on the exact same pair (studs, wash, and all) back in February.
The wide-leg style made her look tall (exhibit A) and were also chill enough to dance around and let loose in (exhibit B). Plus, the silver studs made her basic uniform look yacht-worthy and much cooler.
Cary High-Rise Slouchy Wide-Leg Jeans
Reformation
$218
- Gap Mid-Rise Universal Studded Baby Boot Jeans, $30 at checkout (orig. $90); gapfactory.com
- PTCL Studded High Waist Straight-Leg Jeans, $30 (orig. $49); nordstromrack.com
- Ladyful Straight-Leg Stud Jeans, $40 with coupon (orig. $45); amazon.com
Let me start by saying, I'm a certified jeans hater — so much so that I'd rather stay in than wear a pair of denim. But the second I laid my eyes on these jeans at the end of 2024, I knew I needed them.
I was totally prepared to return them since I wasn't quite sure I wanted to spend $218 on a pair of pants. But once I brought them home, I knew they needed to stay right where they were. Not only is the wide-leg fit super flattering on my 5'8" frame, but the cotton-tencel blend is also shockingly comfortable and soft. (Note: I tried them on in the store and was told some people size down, but I stuck to my true size.)
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I've only worn them out once (WFH life, am I right?), but I had them on for about seven hours and never once felt the need to rip them off. I also got a "Cute jeans!" compliment as I was leaving the restaurant bathroom, which immediately made them worth it.
I paired them with a white top, though mine was a button-up shirt, and I swear the studs just made things feel everything butbasic. I felt wildly nostalgic for the times I'd walk around in jeans with bedazzled back pockets and intricate designs.
Automet Tank Top
Amazon
$10
$8
- Zeagoo Satin Tank Top, $20; amazon.com
- Quince Stretch Cotton Jersey Boat Neck Tank, $20; quince.com
- Nordstrom Satin Scoop Neck Tank Top, $60; nordstrom.com
I need to pick up something with a satiny, silky appearance like Alba's to try out her way of styling the dazzling bottoms. I will not be on a yacht any time soon, so a more casual tank top like this one is much more realistic for me. It's also only $8, which is purposefully low-lift to offset the cost of the jeans, and a spring staple that can be worn by the pool, at the gym, or, well, anywhere.
If you want to jump on the studded jeans trend, keep scrolling to shop more pairs, plus more white tops inspired by Jessica Alba now.
Gap Mid-Rise Universal Studded Baby Boot Jeans
GAP
$90
$30
PTCL Studded High Waist Straight-Leg Jeans
Nordstrom Rack
$49
$30
Ladyful Straight-Leg Stud Jeans
Amazon
$45
$40
Zeagoo Satin Tank Top
Amazon
$20
Quince Stretch Cotton Jersey Boat Neck Tank
Quince
$20
Nordstrom Satin Scoop Neck Tank Top
Nordstrom
$60
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