The 20+ Best Low-Rise Jeans to Wear This Spring
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So long, skinny jeans — low-rise denim is among the Y2K trends that have made a resurgence alongside baggy pants, bucket hats and chunky shoes.
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Dior, Alexander McQueen, Jacquemus, Molly Goddard and Bottega Veneta were among the luxury labels that sent low-slung denim and trousers down the spring/summer 2023 runways, and stars including Julia Fox, Priyanka Chopra, Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber are regularly spotted in below-the-navel silhouettes.
We’ve rounded up some of the best low-rise jeans for women as temperatures rise through fall. Whether you pair them with basic T-shirts and retro sneakers, or cropped cardigans and comfy heels, check out our top picks from brands worn by Hollywood stars.
1. Reformation Iggy Super Wide Leg Slouch Jeans
Cool-girl label Reformation (seen on Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez) is a go-to for effortless, sustainable denim. The brand’s Iggy super wide leg slouch jeans are fitted through the hip and butt and come in two blue washes.
Reformation Iggy Super Wide Leg Slouch Jeans
2. PacSun Christina Low Rise Bootcut Jeans
PacSun’s Christina low-rise bootcut jeans throw it back to days of Britney and Xtina with the super low silhouette and flared leg.
PacSun Christina Low Rise Bootcut Jeans
3. Citizens of Humanity Emannuelle Low-Rise Bootcut Jeans
Go retro with Citizens of Humanity’s Emannuelle low-rise bootcut jeans with a flared hem and stretchy fit.
Citizens of Humanity Emannuelle Low-Rise Bootcut Jeans
4. Rag & Bone/Jean Women’s Dre Low Rise Ankle Slim Boyfriend Jeans
Rag & Bone/Jean’s low-rise Dre ankle boyfriend jeans have a 8.5-inch rise and a slim silhouette with self-roll hems for a cool and effortless look. The New York-based label has been worn by Euphoria‘s Alexa Demie, Adele, Billie Eilish and many other stars.
Rag & Bone/Jean Women’s Dre Low Rise Slim Boyfriend Jeans
5. Levi’s Women’s Low Pitch Bootcut Jeans
These low-rise jeans from Levi’s are fitted through the hip and thigh, and will fit into your wardrobe if you prefer bootleg styles. They have a bit of stretch, plus subtle ripped knees to make them look perfectly worn-in.
Levi’s Women’s Low Pitch Bootcut Jeans
6. Frame The Low Boot
Designed to be worn oversized, Frame’s The Low Boot jeans are made of biodegradable denim to give you the peace of mind that your pair is good for the earth. Made of 100 percent rigid cotton, these bootcut jeans boast a ’90s-inspired curve-hugging fit and light distressing and fading.
Frame The Low Boot (reg. $278)
7. Good American Good Vintage Jeans
If you like classic blue jeans with a skinny fit, Good American’s Good Vintage jeans are the way to go. (The Khloe Kardashian-founded brand is often worn by her famous siblings as well as Gabrielle Union, Ashley Graham, starry hairstylist Jen Atkin and others.) The 10.5-inch rise is a good middle ground for those who want the waistband to hit higher.
8. We The Free Shelby Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans
Bold enough to wear bright white? We The Free’s Shelby low-rise boyfriend jeans are made of rigid 100 percent cotton with a slouchy, straight-leg fit.
We The Free Shelby Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans
9. Madewell Low-Rise Baggy Straight Jeans
If you’re going for a California skater attitude, leave it to Madewell’s low-rise baggy straight jeans pulling off the laid-back look. The Y2K-inspired silhouette features a hip-hugging, rigid fit and is finished with a vintage light wash and natural fading and distressing.
10. H&M Skinny Low Jeans
If there’s still room in your closet for skinny denim, H&M’s skinny low jeans are made of a blend of recycled polyester and cotton (so there’s plenty of stretch for comfort). Available in four different shades and washes.
H&M Skinny Low Jeans
11. Favorite Daughter The Ollie Wide Leg Jean
Celebrity-founded label Favorite Daughter’s Ollie low-rise jeans are for anyone who wants plenty of leg room. This pair is made of 100 percent cotton and features heavy fading and whiskering and a puddle-style hem. Founders Erin and Sara Foster spoke to The Hollywood Reporter last year about the brand, with the former saying it was important to them to create a label “that feels fashion-forward but doesn’t feel exclusive. It doesn’t feel like, ‘You can’t sit with us.’ It feels accessible.”
Favorite Daughter The Ollie Wide Leg Jean
12. Everlane Low-Rise Shortie Jean
Everlane’s Low-Rise Shortie Jean has a 9.25-inch rise and a straight-leg fit that hits right at the ankles. it’s made of organic cotton and is available in three indigo colorways. (Among the stars who have been seen in Everlane’s minimalist apparel and accessories are Meghan Markle, Angelina Jolie and Reese Witherspoon.)
Everlane The Rigid Slouch Jeans
13. Mother The Flirt Jeans
Mother’s mid-rise straight-leg jeans feature a faded black wash and an ankle-length style. The light distressing and rigid denim gives them an effortless, worn-in aesthetic.
Mother The Flirt Jeans
14. 7 For All Mankind Dojo Low-Rise Distressed Flared Jeans
These low-rise flared jeans from 7 For All Mankind are made of premium stretch denim and feature light fading and distressed detailing at the knees.
7 For All Mankind Dojo Low-Rise Distressed Flared Jeans (reg. $168)
15. GRLFRND Bella Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans
Vintage denim often comes with a price to get that effortlessly weathered look, and thankfully, GRLFRND’s Bella low-rise jeans give you the same look. Made of rigid 100 percent cotton, this wide-leg denim’s fading and whiskering make it look like you scoured through a thrift store to find the perfect pair. Olivia Munn, Bella Hadid and Hailey Baldwin have worn the jeanswear brand.
GRLFRND Bella Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans
16. Silver Jeans Co. Tuesday Low Rise Slim Bootcut Jeans
How low can you go? Silver Jeans Co.’s slim bootcut jeans have a 7.5-inch rise, so they dip just below the navel on most people. Made of stretch denim, this five-pocket silhouette is available in six washes and different finishes (including distressing and contrast stitching) and sizes come in 22W to 36W and three inseams (31, 33 and 35L).
Silver Jeans Co. Tuesday Low Rise Slim Bootcut Jeans
17. Re/Done ’70s Low Rise Bell Bottom Jeans
Re/Done’s ’70s low-rise bell bottom jeans are a modern twist on the classic flared-leg silhouette. They’re made of ’60s-inspired rigid denim in a faded black colorway. Stars including Miley Cyrus, Kendall Jenner and Kaia Gerber have worn the L.A. line.
Re/Done ’70s Low Rise Bell Bottom Jeans
18. Alexander Wang Low Rise Slouchy Jean with Diamonte Charm Bikini
Ditch the whale tail with Alexander Wang’s low-rise slouchy jeans, which have a peekaboo bikini layer finished with the cult-favorite designer’s logo hardware. This pair has a straight-leg fit, light fading and contrast stitching for a vintage-inspired finish.
Alexander Wang Low Rise Slouchy Jean with Diamonte Charm Bikini
19. Poetic Justice Verla Frayed Hem Crop Boyfriend Jeans
For a playful fringed finish, go with Poetic Justice’s Verla frayed hem boyfriend jeans. This bright blue pair has strategic fading and distressed details for a casual look, and they’re made of stretch denim.
Poetic Justice Verla Frayed Hem Crop Boyfriend Jeans
20. Collina Strada x Levi’s Star Capsule Rhinestone 501 Straight Leg Jeans
Cult-favorite label Collina Strada teamed with Levi’s on this festival-ready capsule of 501 straight-leg jeans. The collab features the iconic denim brand’s signature silhouette in rhinestone-embellished stars in silver or rainbow colorways.
Collina Strada x Levi’s Star Capsule Rhinestone 501 Straight Leg Jeans
21. Dion Lee Spliced Low Rise Bootcut Jeans
Dion Lee’s boot-cut low-rise black jeans are finished with contrast stitching to give you instant style points. (Cara Delevingne, Miranda Kerr and Emma Watson have been spotted in the designer’s pieces.)
Dion Lee Splied Low Rise Boot-Cut Jeans
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