Spring Denim Trends: How to Style High-Waisted Jeans Like Nam Hee-ra

Daniel Kim | 2025.03.22

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        /Photo: Nam Hee-ra\'s Instagram
  /Photo: Nam Hee-ra's Instagram

Jeans are always a safe bet. Trends come and go, but denim stays forever—especially in spring, when it feels light, fresh, and endlessly wearable. If you want to up your jean game this season, take notes from Nam Hee-ra’s effortlessly cool looks.  

        /Photo: Nam Hee-ra\'s Instagram
  /Photo: Nam Hee-ra's Instagram

A white tee and jeans are the ultimate classic, but Nam Hee-ra gives the combo an instant upgrade with a cropped denim jacket. Tuck a relaxed white tee into high-waist jeans for a modern silhouette. Sticking to classic denim blue or black for the jacket is fail-safe, but a white or colorful outer layer can add a playful pop.  

        /Photo: Nam Hee-ra\'s Instagram
  /Photo: Nam Hee-ra's Instagram

Don’t sleep on denim-on-denim. This head-to-toe denim moment pops up every spring, but the trick is in fit and wash—get those wrong and it can feel dated. Nam opts for a light-wash shirt with matching jeans for a restrained, stylish vibe. Think boxy tops with straight or wide-leg bottoms for an effortlessly polished look.  

        /Photo: Nam Hee-ra\'s Instagram
  /Photo: Nam Hee-ra's Instagram

The crop-top-plus-relaxed-jeans combo is one of this spring’s standout trends. Nam pairs a black crop top with light-wash wide-leg jeans to strike the perfect balance—crops elongate the torso while wide legs make the legs look longer. Finish the look with white sneakers for a casual, chic vibe.  

        /Photo: Nam Hee-ra\'s Instagram
  /Photo: Nam Hee-ra's Instagram

If you want your jeans to feel more fashion-forward, focus on the details. Low-rise jeans are trending again and pair strikingly with shorter tops. Not into low-rise? Opt for high-waist jeans and make a statement with a belt—silver or vintage-style belts look especially great with denim.  

Light and bright denims are especially fresh for spring. Nam highlights this with light-wash looks that amplify the season’s airy mood; pair them with a white shirt or pastel top for an upbeat feel. On the flip side, raw dark denim gives a sharper, more polished edge—team it with black or gray tops for a sleek finish.  

        /Photo: Nam Hee-ra\'s Instagram
  /Photo: Nam Hee-ra's Instagram

Denim can do it all. This spring, whether you keep things classic with a white tee, try denim-on-denim, or mix a crop top with relaxed jeans, the goal is to find a look that feels like you. Channel Nam Hee-ra’s confident styling and make it your own.  

✔ Styling TIP  
1. Keep it classic: pair a loose white T-shirt with high-waist jeans for an effortless, clean look.  
2. For a polished denim-on-denim outfit, mix washes that are a shade or two apart instead of matching exactly.  
3. Go street-chic with a crop top and relaxed, wide-leg denim.