Admit it, no wardrobe can be considered complete without a decent pair of jeans. Back in 1873 when Levi Strauss patented the denim pant, he probably had no clue just how mainstream it would become. It wasn’t until 1934 when blue jeans started being designed specifically for women.

Here's a look back at the various denim styles that have made an impact in the world of fashion, and why jeans are definitely here to stay:

1960′s: Bell Bottoms

These mid-rise pants were fitted on the thighs before flaring from the knee down. The durable fabric made it perfect for the hippie movement by protecting outdoor protesters against the elements, while also looking stylish enough to be worn at concerts.

1970s: Wide Legs

Imagine walking around wearing flares as wide as 32 inches around the ankle! The style was also less fitted around the thigh and more wide-legged from the hip downwards. Color and embellishment were major trends back then, with many pairs featuring side panels of different fabrics, rhinestones, studs, and embroidered patterns.

1980s: Stonewashed Denim and Designer Labels

Flares soon gave way to higher waistlines. Solid colors were replaced with ”stonewashed,” “frosted,” or “acid washed”. Labels like Calvin Klein, Guess, and Gloria Vanderbilt were considered the most desired of denims. In retaliation, Levi decided to market themselves as the "anti-designer" brand to try stand out among their fancier counterparts.

1990s: Baggy Grunge

This was the year when grunge soared in popularity. Jeans were worn baggy, and often filled with holes and rips. Pant legs were sometimes rolled up at the bottom to complete that purposely disheveled look. Other denim looks include overalls with one strap undone and denim jackets.

2000s: Low Rise

These "hip huggers" sat super low at the waist line, with an extremely tight fit on the back and thighs, before finishing off with a slight flare below the knee. They were often paired with peasant tops, fitted graphic t-shirts, and cropped shrugs.

2010s: Skinny Jeans and Jeggings
These super stretchy pants have been steadily gaining more popularity in recent times. Stretchy and skin tight, they can easily be paired with canvas sneakers, ballet flats, pumps and even knee high boots!

So what will the next big denim trend be? Since fashion is a cycle of reinterpreting previous styles, we wouldn't be surprised if things like high waisted pants or overalls came back in full force.

But at the end of the day, it really doesn't matter what style you wear as long as it makes you feel super confident and comfortable in your own skin!