While longline jeans continue to trend as the denim choice du jour among the fashion crowd, cropped jeans have been rising in popularity again. Bella Hadid wore a chic pair of cropped jeans while in Europe last month, and Lauren Conrad is also in on the trend.
The fashion designer and reality TV star wore a pair of straight-leg cropped jeans that hit right at the ankle while in New York City promoting the much-anticipated Laguna Beach reunion. She styled the jeans with a gorgeous camel coat and a Saint Laurent crossbody bag. For shoes, she didn’t opt for sneakers, sandals, or ballet flats, which are often front-runners with cropped jeans and, of course, are a stylish choice. She wore backless loafers, which are also becoming increasingly popular. Note that Hadid also paired loafers with her cropped jeans.
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As the spring/summer 2026 runways proved, backless loafers are an It shoe choice. They bring instant polish to a look, and the slip-on style gives them an easy, wearable vibe. And yes, Conrad’s cropped jeans are the perfect choice to show off the design detail.
Below, shop inspired pieces from Conrad’s stylish look. Don’t forget to watch The Reunion: Laguna Beach on April 10, 2026, on The Roku Channel.
Get Lauren Conrad’s Look
levi’s
501 Original Cropped Jeans
Reformation
Francine Loafer Mules
Shop Cropped Jeans
AG
Brinley Mid Rise Crop Straight Leg Jeans
levi’s
501 Original Cropped Jeans
Shop Backless Loafers
Vince
Tevin Ruched Apron Toe Mules
Tony Bianco
Glacier Mule Loafers
Marc Fisher
Jaynie Almond Toe Loafer Mules
Shop Camel Coats
Reiss
Lara Double Breasted Coat
Belle & Bloom
Shore to Shore Belted Wool Coat
Quince
Wool Cashmere Tailored Long Coat
