Off the Cuff: 6 Cool-Girl Ways to Cuff Your Jeans

By Mandi Villa
Getty
Getty
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here.

You know the key to being a street style ace: an ample supply of cool-girl denim. From true blues and playful prints to skinnies and relaxed boyfriend fits, there is a silhouette for every occasion. But it's time to turn your attention to styling.

If you're like me, you strive to revamp the classic with a colorful blazer, statement sandals, or a bevy of baubles to ensure your day-to-day styles are anything but basic — but there is an even easier trick to breathe new life into your denim, and it takes less than a minute.

If you think there is only one way to roll up your dungarees, you're in for a treat. Below, we've fashioned and illustrated six quick-and-easy ways to cuff your denim. Up for the challenge? Then grab your selvedge, and let's get down to business.

01

The Superskinny Cuff

A superskinny cuff works best with streamlined silhouettes, like the Levi's 501 Skinny Jean ($98).

Step 1
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 1

Fold the jeans to create a half-inch cuff.

Step 2
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 2

Fold again to create a doubled half-inch cuff.

Finished Look
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Finished Look

Smooth out the cuff to create a sturdy, symmetrical look.

02

The Wide Cuff

A thick cuff works best with wide-leg denim, like these R13 The Jane Jeans ($198, originally $595).

Step 1
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 1

Fold the jeans to create a two-inch cuff.

Step 2
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 2

Fold again to create a doubled two-inch cuff. Repeat this step on the other leg.

Finished Look
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Finished Look

Smooth out the cuff to create a sturdy, symmetrical look.

03
The Roll-It-Up Cuff
Getty

The Roll-It-Up Cuff

The roll-it-up cuff works best with boyfriend jeans, like this Current/Elliott pair ($109, originally $218).

Step 1
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 1

Gently fold the jeans to create a one-inch cuff.

Step 2
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 2

Roll again to create a doubled one-inch cuff. There is no need to firmly establish a crease, as this look is more of a barrel roll.

Finished Look
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Finished Look

Lightly pull the roll away from the denim to create a more cylindric style.

04

The Under Cuff

The under cuff works best on denim with 3 percent or more lycra in order to keep the fold's shape. We recommend this style from Paige ($189).

Step 1
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 1

Fold the jeans one to three inches, depending on how short you want your denim to be.

Step 2
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 2

Lightly press on the seam of the fold to create a firm crease.

Step 3
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 3

Flip the cuff inside out.

Finished Look
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Finished Look

Lightly press the seam to secure.

05
The Half-Tuck Cuff
Getty

The Half-Tuck Cuff

The half-tuck can be done with skinny or boyfriend jeans; just make sure they aren't ankle length. We like this dark wash pair by Madewell ($128).

Step 1
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 1

Fold the jeans to create a one-and-a-half-inch cuff.

Step 2
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 2

Fold half the cuff — we chose the right side — to create a doubled one-and-a-half-inch cuff.

Step 3
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 3

The left side of the cuff will remain a single one-and-a-half-inch fold.

Finished Look
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Finished Look

Repeat step three on the other leg. Adjust folds as desired.

06

The Off-Duty Cuff

The off-duty or slouchy cuff works best with boyfriend jeans composed of 98 percent or more cotton, like this Topshop pair ($90).

Step 1
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 1

Fold the jeans to create a three-and-a-half-inch cuff.

Step 2
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 2

Pull the fold away from the top, toward you, to create a bunchy, textured look.

Step 3
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Step 3

Fold the hem of the jeans down toward you.

Finished Look
POPSUGAR Photography | Grace Hitchcock

Finished Look

You have now perfected the off-duty-model look.