Why Heels and Jeans Are the Ultimate Daytime Flex

Denim + heels = my new go-to daytime energy, thanks Hailey.

POSTED 20.02.26 06:03 BY GRETCHEN DEUTSCH

Are heels and jeans really the new go-to daytime combo? When Hailey Bieber stepped out in a jeans-and-heels moment, the buzz around the simple yet chic outfit made it clear that I won’t be the only one following in her footsteps.

Hailey Bieber jeans-and-heels moment

You can find me wearing a tank top and jeans on practically any day of the week, but something about Bieber adding a sleek pair of black high-heeled shoes into the mix felt quietly revolutionary. The minimalist queen has done it again: reviving a ‘90s look, the daytime stove-pipe jeans paired with a nighttime heel is a combo I never knew I needed.

As the weather gets warmer, I’m starting to trade my boots (and honestly, most of my other shoes) for heels. Not only do I want Bieber’s polished, refined energy, but if the heels could casually stretch my legs to supermodel proportions, I wouldn’t complain.

It’s time I stopped reserving my pumps for nights out. My heels deserve to be seen elevating a completely classic streetwear look and turning everyday errands into an event. If I’m saving my shoes for the perfect opportunity, they’ll never be worn, so, instead, I’m treating every day like it deserves a great pair of heels.

A ‘90s fitted lightwash jean with a sleek heel was so not on my 2026 bingo card. But that’s the beauty of the wrong-shoe theory; the unexpected touch adds all the personality.

Girl-to-girl, my FizzyPicks for spring? Slip into your favorite jeans, grab those long-neglected heels, and strut like every errand is a runway moment.

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Why Heels and Jeans Are the Ultimate Daytime Flex

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