The 25 Best Jeans for Women to Wear Now (2024)

Agolde ‘90s Pinch Waist Jeans

Best Straight-Leg Jeans for Women

Agolde has very quickly become a staple denim brand for fashion insiders and celebs alike — spotted on everyone from Hailey Bieber to Katie Holmes. “One of our most beloved styles season after season is the 90’s Pinch Waist,” Meehan shares. “To me, it’s the perfect vintage-inspired jean with a real throwback feel. It has this pinched-in top block and an easy straight leg that makes it so wearable yet flattering. It’s been so incredible and inspiring seeing so many women from all over the world wearing this universal fit and styling in their own individual way!” If you’re looking for that quintessential ‘90s model off-duty jean, this high-waisted straight-leg style is a winner — and one you’ll wear for years to come.

What reviewers say: “I love these pants! so flattering & comfy. how I wish vintage Levi’s fit me. received many compliments. definitely ordering in additional washes.”

Testing notes: “While some reviewers say they needed to size down in the ‘90s Pinch Waist Jeans, I actually sized up in my pair, as someone with larger hips and thighs (note these are a more rigid, non-stretch denim).” — Fisher

Agolde ‘90s Pinch Waist Jeans$188Buy Now at revolve

Agolde ‘90s Pinch Waist Jeans$200Buy Now at net-a-porter

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Grlfrnd Karolina High-Rise Crop Jeans

Best White Jeans for Women

Hear us out: white jeans are not just for summertime. The new wave of white denim, which features slightly off-white shades like this wash, is well suited for year-round wear. Grlfrnd’s mid-weight denim is ideal for hotter and colder temps, and the high-waisted rise is sure to flatter no matter how you’re styling. As a bonus, the straight-leg cropped silhouette is easy to pair with boots, heels, or even flats.

What reviewers say: “Love these pants so much! No stretch, but pretty comfortable and keeps everything sucked in.”

Grlfrnd High-Rise White Jeans$185Buy Now at revolve

Everlane The Curvy ’90s Cheeky Jeans

Best Jeans for Curvy Women

Everlane took their bestselling ’90s Cheeky Jeans and reimagined them in a curvy style designed specifically for hourglass shapes. This denim fit is meant to mold to those whose hips and thighs are fuller than their waistline. As a disclaimer: even though they are designed with curves in mind, the denim is completely non-stretch — so you may still want to size up when buying for a more comfortable fit. Many reviewers love these for the rigid vintage-inspired denim look and feel that doesn’t leave a gap in the waist. But several also noted that due to the lack of stretch, they needed to size up.

What reviewers say: “Will probably exclusively buy Everlane curvy jeans from now on. This is the first pair of jeans I have ever owned that are not jegging-like material that fit both my waist and my hips. Even other curvy brands still leave major gaps in the waist for me any time they fit my butt and hips, but not these. For that reason, they are incredibly flattering and have that nice, thick, tight in the right places but not all over look I have been trying to find for years. These pants are definitely a vintage no stretch type material which is different from what I’m used to, but I personally love it.”

Testing notes: “This no stretch denim means you should probably size up if you don’t want too tight of a fit!” — Fisher

Everlane The Curvy 90s Cheeky Jeans$108Buy Now at everlane

FRAME Le Baggy Palazzo Jeans

Best Loose Women’s Low-Rise Jeans

The low-rise, loose jeans of the early 2000s are back. This FRAME pair balances the laidback, baggy Y2K nostalgia with elevated design details that keep the jeans looking polished. The design includes curved seams and wide legs, plus a low-rise waistband that sits at the hip bones. Since these stylish jeans for women are designed as oversized, the brand recommends sizing down if you prefer a more fitted look.Pair these with awhite tank topand flatform sandals for a summer afternoon shopping in town.

What reviewers say: “Love them! I’m 5’3 130. I bought a 26. They fit perfectly but are a bit long. I wear them with a platform shoe and the look and feel GREAT! They bring me back to my younger years. By the way I’m 60!!!”

FRAME Le Baggy Palazzon Jeans$268Buy Now at frame

FRAME Le Baggy Palazzon Jeans$268Buy Now at nordstrom

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American Eagle AE Dreamy Drape Cargo Jeans

Best Cargo Jeans for Women

If you are looking to dive headfirst into Y2K style, look no further than these cargo jeans, which are having a major moment. The utility style offers a fresh denim look that serves as a departure from the classic straight-leg and skinny silhouette. This American Eagle pair is perfectly on trend — delivering plenty of pockets and a fabric belt (major bonus) along with a slightly distressed wide-leg that looks effortlessly cool with a little edge. Though these stylish jeans for women are definitely more trendy than classic, they’re ideal for those who want to switch up their go-to jeans.

What reviewers say: “Isaw these in store and I had to try them on! I’ve never worn baggy jeans like this but I was really surprised. They’re super soft and comfortable, my only thing is that I’m short (around 5’4) and I had to order these in an x-short and they fit perfectly. I definitely recommend these!!! I need another pair.”

American Eagle AE Dreamy Drape Cargo Jeans$69.95Buy Now at american eagle

Good American Always Fits Good Classic Jeans

Best Women’s Stretch Jeans

Good American has been a favorite for size-inclusive jeans since first popping up on the market. The brand’s ‘Always Fits’ denim range is one of its most-loved, featuring four-way stretch technology and recovery denim that’s designed to fit up to four sizes in one. A hybrid of skinny and straight-leg jeans, this high-rise style is universally flattering and designed to elongate the legs. Reviewers love the gap-proof waistband and ultra-comfy denim that molds to their body. But some note that the sizing chart may be difficult to find your perfect tailored fit for some of those in-between sizes.

What reviewers say: “So soft, stretchy, moves with your body, doesn’t dig into your waist. I loved my first pair so much, I ordered 5 more!”

Testing notes: “As someone with thicker thighs, I usually opt for Good American’s “Good Curve” line when buying denim from the brand. The stretch is ideal for fitting my hips and thighs without gapping at the waist, which is always something I struggle with when shopping for jeans. If you’re someone who likes a little stretch in your jeans, I think the Always Fits collection is the most comfortable—it truly doesn’t even feel like you’re wearing jeans.” — Fisher

Good American Always Fits Good Classic Jeans$159Buy Now at good american

Reformation Cary Wide-Leg Jeans

Best Wide-Leg Jeans for Women

The wide-leg jean resurgence isn’t slowing down anytime soon – and this Reformation pair is the ultimate way to get the look. Featuring a high rise and ultra-wide silhouette, this style will make you look taller while elongating your legs. Perfect for pairing with heeled boots all fall and winter long, this is a polished way to wear the loose-fitting jeans trend anywhere and everywhere. Add a button-down and blazer for the office, or tuck your favorite vintage tee in on the weekend.

Testing notes: “In my experience, Reformation jeans run small — so you may want to size up, especially since these have no stretch.” — Fisher

Reformation Cary Wide-Leg Jeans$148Buy Now at reformation

Goldsign The Idris High-Rise Tapered Jeans

Best Barrel Jeans for Women

For those who prefer a bold denim style, look no further than barrel jeans. This Goldsign pair makes a sartorial statement with its loose-fitting legs and tapered shape that bows out from the knee to the ankle. Tuck in a white t-shirt or turtleneck and style with a pair of ankle boots, and you’ve got an instant look — it’s no wonder off-duty models like Bella Hadid and Kendall are fans of the silhouette.

Goldsign The Idris High-Rise Tapered Jeans$295Buy Now at net-a-porter

Banana Republic The Loose Jeans

Best Women’s Mid-Rise Jeans

So you want to get in on the loose jeans trend, but you’re not interested in the early 2000s-ification of it? Enter: Banana Republic’s Loose Jeans. Offering a mid-rise silhouette, so you don’t have to venture into the low-rise territory, the brand’s take on slightly oversized denim is comfortable without sacrificing any polish. The slouchy, straight-leg style is made of 100 percent cotton for non-stretch denim that has a vintage look to it. If you prefer a high-rise fit, the brand recommends going one size down.

What reviewers say: “This pair of jeans is exactly what I was looking for! The denim is soft and not super stiff. If you follow their sizing suggestions you won’t have an issue. I originally picked my normal size and it was too tight, especially on the thighs/hips. I went one size up and opted for the longer length and they are perfect. The original size barely touched the floor. I have an hourglass shape so there is some room at the waist, but nothing I’m not comfortable with.”

Banana Republic The Loose Jeans$130Buy Now at banana republic

Ética Tyler Ripped Jeans

Best Distressed Jeans for Women

There’s something so effortlessly cool about the laidback, undone look of distressed jeans. Whether you prefer bigger and more distressed holes or just slightly scuffed detailing, these stylish jeans for women from Gigi Hadid’s favorite denim brand Ética are the perfect happy medium. Featuring a simple straight-leg silhouette, this classic style pays a subtle nod to the ‘90s. The non-stretch denim delivers that vintage-inspired look that feels fresh with its subtle distressed rips.

What reviewers say: “These are amazing jeans! They are comfortable and feel like they’ll hold their shape (but it’s too soon for me to tell). I normally wear a 29 in jeans, but thanks to another review I sized up to a 30. The 30 fits me great!”

Ética Tyler Ripped Jeans$178Buy Now at nordstrom

Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jean

Best Mom Jeans for Women

Madewell has become a denim favorite for many thanks to its petite, tall, and curvy-friendly sizing options. One of the brand’s bestsellers, The Perfect Vintage Jean, offers size accommodations in all categories and a range of denim washes for every style. These high-waisted jeans are designed to accentuate your waist in a slightly slouchy, straight-leg silhouette. The raw hemline offers an effortlessly cool look when paired with boots or heels.

What reviewers say: “I typically gravitate toward Madewell’s stretchier denim, and more toward Stovepipe than Straight – but these, these are super special. They’re more of a slim straight – straight enough to look on trend, but slim enough to be classic and not TOO trendy to where you’ll have to ditch them by next season. They’re full length (which I prefer for winter and early spring – it’s still cold here!) and the color is perfect. (I little lighter in person than online.) I wouldn’t call them rigid, but they’re definitely not a stretch jean either.”

Madewell The Perfect Vintage Jean$128Buy Now at madewell

Lenny Custom Low-Rise Jeans

Best Custom Jeans for Women

Lenny is a Los Angeles-based fashion label that creates custom and bespoke upcycled denimpieces. The brand, beloved by celebrity stylist Britt Theodora, handcrafts each piece with repurposed jeans that have been lived in by someone else. The label’s Custom Low-Rise jeans are vintage denim with a straight-leg silhouette. Make them your own by tailoring them to fit your exact measurements and embroidering them with your initials or a symbol you love.

Lenny Custom Low-Rise Jeans$325Buy Now at lenny

DL1961 High-Rise Rachel Flare Jeans

Best Flared Jeans for Women

Flared jeans are having a moment, and if you want to channel the ‘70s, DL1961’s High-Rise Rachel Flare Jeans are the style to do it in. With just the right amount of flare, these stylish jeans for women offer a more polished take on denim that can be effortlessly styled for casual and elevated occasions. Made with InstaSculpt technology, they’re designed to mold to your body while offering a smooth look and feel. The contrast inseam panel and khaki stitching are the perfect way to top off this retro-inspired style that will get you all the compliments (and also elongate your legs). Win-win.

What reviewers say: “These are super cute and slimming. Love the fit and comfort. Definitely recommend these!”

DL1961 High-Rise Rachel Flare Jeans$199Buy Now at DL1961

DL1961 High-Rise Rachel Flare Jeans$199Buy Now at Shopbop

DL1961 High-Rise Rachel Flare Jeans$199Buy Now at Nordstrom

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love ‘90s Straight Leg Jeans

Best Petite Jeans for Women

Hi, I am a person who will not shut up about the incredible transformation of Abercrombie’s jeans — I am truly obsessed. Known for its limited size range in the early aughts, the retailer now offers a variety of sizes from 23-37 in the waist, along with a curve-friendly line. What’s even better is that they offer extra short (below 5’0) and short (for those 5’0 – 5’3) length options, which are amazing for petite people who don’t have the patience to go and get their jeans hemmed (hello, it’s me). This high-waisted style offers the look and feel of structured, rigid denim with just the right amount of stretch to keep you comfortable. And with no hemming needed, it’s no surprise the brand’s Extra Short and Short jeans have taken over #PetiteTok — yes, that’s a thing.

Abercrombie u0026amp; Fitch Curve Love ‘90s Straight Leg Jeans$90$75.65Buy Now at abercrombie u0026 Fitch

Everlane The Original Cheeky Jean

Best Eco-Friendly Jeans for Women

Everlane’s Original Cheeky Jeans are a top seller for several reasons. The high-rise, straight-leg style features a raised back-hook seam that’s designed to lift and tighten. Aside from the incredibly flattering and easy-to-style fit, the denim is the brand’s most eco-friendly to date, made with organic cotton, Roica V550 yarn (a stretch yarn that isn’t made with harmful chemicals), microplastic-free dyes, and recycled trim. Some reviewers recommend sizing down, with one writing, “I love the feel of the real denim with just the tiny bit of stretch! They are a little loose on me, so may run a tad big. I wanted looser jeans this time so I am keeping them, but will likely opt for a size smaller next time.”

What reviewers say: “These jeans are still the best fit I’ve been able to find for my body and it’s my second pair. I generally despise hard pants, but these are the only ones I can manage to stay in all day. Most pants squeeze my thighs/calves, and leave a waist gap – but these don’t!”

Everlane The Original Cheeky Jeans$98$29Buy Now at everlane

Good American Good ‘90s Loose Jeans

Best Baggy Jeans for Women

Ultra-loose, baggy jeans from the ‘90s are another denim trend staging a comeback. Good American’s iteration delivers on the vintage-inspired look with an oversized, baggy silhouette that is super laidback with a dash of cool. Made of 100 percent cotton, the non-stretch baggy jeans give you that authentic ‘90s look with a comfortable feel. Pair them with a tee and sneakers, or contrast the style with heels for an unexpected combo.

Good American Good ‘90s Loose Jeans$155Buy Now at good american

Good American Good ‘90s Loose Jeans$150 Buy Now at bloomingdales

Wrangler Westward 626 Bootcut Jeans

Best Bootcut Jeans for Women

Wrangler is an iconic denim brand that first got popular with the cowboy community, but today they’re favored by some of our go-to fashion tastemakers like Selena Gomez and Madison Beer. Since 1947 the brand has been focusing on performance denim with functional features, and these bootcut jeans from the brand’s heritage collection embody those qualities. Made of 100 percent cotton, this structured denim style looks sleek with its slight bootcut flare hem. This style is available in a range of eight different washes — from less traditional peach denim to a cool gray to a minimal oat hue.Accessorize them with cowboy boots and a flannel shirt to play into the brand’s roots.

What reviewers say: “The high waist and flair create a very flattering profile. I’ve received tons of compliments. I did order according to the measurement size guide and not according to my normal size. I usually wear a 28 short but the 30 short fits perfectly.”

Wrangler Westward 626 Bootcut Jeans$109Buy Now at wrangler

Khaite Danielle Jeans

Best Designer Jeans for Women

You can snag a great pair of jeans at almost every price point, but if you’re looking to splurge on designer denim, look no further than Khaite. The New York-based label focuses on helping women build a truly transitional wardrobe with robust yet polished pieces. And the brand has style stamps of approval from the likes of Miranda Kerr, Camila Morrone, Jessica Alba, and more. Its Danielle Straight-Leg Jeans have been long-time favorites of classic-look enthusiasts. They feature a high-waist design, five pockets, and a dark wash that’s made of pure cotton for a structured, rigid denim fit and feel. They’re especially great for tall women because of their long hem. Style them with Cuban heel boots or kitten heels to further elevate the look for the office or a night out.

What reviewers say: “Cool look and color, I don’t have anything like them”

Khaite Danielle Jeans$440Buy Now at khaite

Khaite Danielle Jeans$440Buy Now at shopbop