Shop the Best Denim From These Editor-Approved Jeans Brands
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Regardless of your sartorial M.O., there are few things as essential to your wardrobe as a carefully curated stockpile of the best denim from premium, dependable jeans brands. Blue jeans serve as one of the foundations of everyday style; you can easily style them with everything from classic white sneakers and a collegiate crewneck, to trendy sandals and other spring staples.
But, as versatile as this wardrobe staple can be, hunting down the perfect pair of jeans is not without its difficulties, and it can feel like there are too many options out there...and yet still not enough. Shopping for jeans can make you feel like a fashion-focused Goldilocks—they’re either too long, too short, too slouchy, and too skinny—and it can feel impossible to find the pair that fits just right. On top of that, if you’re seeking out petite or plus sizes, the task, unfortunately, becomes even more daunting. Breathe easy: We’ve rounded up 25 of the best jeans in every wash, length, rise, and fit from trusted denim brands you can shop right now.
The Patch Maven Heel
Aside from its cult following and supermodel fanbase, this made-in-L.A. brand harnesses a spontaneous, indie spirit throughout each collection.
Sizes: Petite, regular
Price range: $-$$
Best for: Nonconformists
Allison Cropped Straight-Leg Jeans
Founded in 2014 by sisters Julie and Marie Skall, this Danish lifestyle brand is focused on mindfulness—pledging not only high quality garments, but a commitment to animal welfare, supportive working conditions, and natural materials. These Allison jeans are available in two inseam lengths.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $
Best for: Ethics-based buying
Brynn Drawstring Wide-Leg Trouser Jeans
Citizens of Humanity takes a no-frills approach to denim. In other words, you’ll find high-quality fabrics and modern, multifaceted silhouettes that can be worn over and over.
Sizes: Petite, regular
Price range: $$
Best for: Minimalists
Ms. Hawn High Rise Crop Loose Skinny Jeans
Triarchy is a brand that prides itself on Earth-friendly fabric, developed under the commitment to responsible, quality fashion and plastic-free denim. You can read more about the brand’s environmental impact here.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $$
Best for: Sustainable style enthusiasts
Saige Wide Leg Crop
As another brand pursuing admirable sustainability initiatives, AG enables you to freshen up your blacks and blues with other washes, like this summer-ready pair of white cropped jeans.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $-$$
Best for: White and colored washes
Mica Low-Rise
Thanks to the array of low-rise styles, boyfriend fits, and raw hems, Slvrlake brings a perfect touch of street style to the table. Pair the brand’s Mica jeans with a simple white tank and a pair of metallic sneakers.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $$
Best for: Streetwear picks
The ’90s Straight Jean
Madewell jeans are for everybody and every body. The brand offers a “tall” and “taller” option in addition to its petite and plus size ranges, and Madewell does denim in every wash and fit you could think of.
Sizes: Petite, regular, plus
Price range: $-$$
Best for: Versatility
Loose Long Jean
Re/Done makes a point of repurposing existing styles, including brands like Levi’s and Hanes. You can also visit the Re/Done marketplace to find rare vintage and collector’s denim, like these ’60s Patch Levi’s.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $$-$$$
Best for: Vintage collectors
Hepburn Wide Leg High Rise Vintage 33” Jeans
In addition to zeroing in on sustainability optimization, DL1961 keeps up with every season’s trends. Shop this brand for forward-facing fashions and refreshing details on ordinary cuts.
Sizes: Petite, regular, tall
Price Range: $-$$
Best for: New collections
High-Waisted Baggy Wide-Leg Jean
If you thought American Eagle jeans were so 2010, think again. The brand is always bringing in new styles to keep up with trends, and I was pleasantly surprised at the number of compliments I received on these baggy, skater-style jeans. If you put unintentional wear and tear on your clothes (as I do), you’ll also find relief in the fact that AE jeans are always reasonably priced.
Sizes: Petite, regular, plus
Price range: $
Best for: Practicality
Wilder High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
For sleek silhouettes that go great with a pair of pumps, try Reformation. While the brand doesn’t offer denim options in extended sizes, it does offer some styles in cropped and long lengths.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $-$$
Best for: Dressing up
The Claire Jean
For women under 5’4”, there is a never-ending struggle that can accompany shopping for new jeans. Nelle is designed specifically to fit petite shoppers. “At 5’1”, I always had to stand on my toes and imagine what my new jeans would look like hemmed,” said founder Madeleine Cohen. “We believe everyone deserves clothing that fits off the rack...”
Sizes: Petite
Price Range: $$
Best for: Petites
Good ’90s Relaxed Jeans
No one accommodates curves better than Khloe Kardashian and Good American. In addition to the brand’s petite and curvy lines, the standard denim collection is also available in sizes up to 32 plus. You can also shop Good American denim by preferred features, like “waist slimming” or “butt enhancing.”
Sizes: Petite, regular, plus
Price range: $
Best for: Plus sizes
Tess Trouser in Bluebell
Wearing denim to the office still commands some type of dress code, and your ripped, faded jeans probably won’t qualify. When you grow weary of skirts and slacks, 7 for All Mankind has a plethora of clean-cut, sophisticated styles that go perfectly with your favorite blazer or blouse.
Sizes: Regular, plus
Price range: $
Best for: Casual Fridays
The Extreme Flared-Leg Jeans
One of the best denim brands of the moment, FRAME denim is an influential premium brand beloved by coast-to-coast celebrities like Miranda Kerr, Bella Hadid, Taylor Swift, and Kendall Jenner.
Sizes: Petite, regular
Price range: $-$$
Best for: Luxury denim
The Way-High Sailer Jean
Jeans haven’t always been synonymous with comfort, but Everlane’s loose and casual styles make them ideal for vacationing or relaxing on weekends. And while the brand doesn’t have plus or petite-specific collections, it offers a curvy fit option and varying inseam lengths.
Sizes: Petite, regular, plus
Price range: $
Best for: Relaxed styles
Wedgie Straight Fit Jeans
Established with the first pair of waist overalls in 1873, no denim roundup could ever be complete without Levi’s.
Sizes: Petite, medium, plus
Price range: $
Best for: Everyday staples
Orion Slim Carpenter Jeans
As you start shedding your winter layers, turn to ÉTICA for the cool-girl denim that will add a little extra oomph to your easiest ensembles. This brand also takes initiative on sustainability practices and environmental philanthropy.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $
Best for: Artistic details
Sasha 32” Cuffed Jean
One of the original heavy hitters in the premium denim sphere, Paige provides every style, silhouette, and wash imaginable. Dainty details like sailor buttons or form-fitting flare add a softer touch to classic jeans.
Sizes: Petite, regular, plus
Price range: $-$$
Best for: Femininity
The Taylor Trouser
Favorite Daughter is equipped with all of the classic styles you need, plus some trendier pieces as well. And if you vouch for the denim-on-denim look, this brand offers a lot of denim vests, shirts, and jackets that you can match perfectly to a pair of jeans.
Sizes: Petite, regular
Price Range: $
Best for: Matching denim sets
Logan Wide-Leg
Built with the “elegance of classic British tailoring” and the “authenticity of American workwear,” Rag & Bone portrays an effortless NYC-inspired aesthetic and styles that perfect a relaxed look.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $-$$
Best for: Long legs
The Isadora Jean
La Ligne was founded on the notion that fashion should be fun, and your favorite dawn-to-dusk staples should be built to last. Most of its denim styles feature a straight or loose leg and simple construction, which means they’ll never go out of style.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $
Best for: Straight silhouettes
Nico High Rise Slim Fit
AGOLDE was launched in 2014 by the co-founder of two other top-notch denim brands: 7 for All Mankind and Citizens of Humanity, which means you know the styles will be good. And the brand is onto something—this editor-approved brand has become a crowd favorite.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $
Best for: The perfect stretch
The Pop
AYR is made to live in. Wearers touted the Pop jeans all over social media and scored a 4.7-star rating from over 2,000 reviewers for its effortless silhouette and flexible sizing.
Sizes: Petite, regular
Price range: $
Best for: Easy styling
Briley Jean
While Anine Bing may not be a denim-specific brand, the simple nature of the brand’s sophisticated styles gives a fresh take on the classic blue jean.
Sizes: Regular
Price range: $$
Best for: Contemporary reinterpretation
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