Of course, off the runway, a few of our favorite denim brands have been perfecting the wide-leg for years. Count the Ribcage from Levi’s (Hailey Bieber is a fan), the Paloma from Citizens of Humanity, and Khaite’s extra-wide and fashion-forward Jacob Jean as must-tries on our list. For all our favorites, keep reading below to find the 26 best wide-leg jeans for every body type and budget out there.
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Best Clean & Classic Wide-Leg Jeans
True blue denim is always a good idea. These simple, no-frill pairs are soon to be your new wardrobe best friend. We are almost certain that once you try, you’ll keep going back to them, day after day.
Best Wide-Leg Jeans For Petites
No longer do petites need to worry about hemming these voluminous fits to work with their height. These wide-legs are specifically tailored for the under 5’3” crowd and offer the same, voluminous effect as their regular fit counterparts.
Best Wide-Leg Jeans for Tall People
Dreams do come true for those frames who have been blessed with legs for days. Both of these wide-leg options come in a 34” inseam (ideal for longer legs!), so you never will have to worry about an awkward-looking length again.
Best Wide-Leg Jeans With a Mid-Rise
Mid-rise is having a moment. No longer do you have to choose between ultra-high or low-rise, you can have something right in between. We love the lighter washes of these two pairs for lots of warm-weather styling opportunities to come.
Best Pleated Wide-Leg Jeans
It’s no surprise that we love pleated jeans, no matter the season. They are our go-to, office favorite that offer a certain polished edge that not all denim has. We are digging these medium, dark rinses to further strike the balance between casual and dressy.
Best Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans
If longer styles are still not for you, even in a petite fit, then that’s where a wide-leg crop comes in. These hit perfectly at the ankle, so you can show off all those cute, new shoes, of course.
Best Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
If you have been seeing a lot of low-rise silhouettes lately, they really are a thing right now. However, our picks prove they don’t have to feel too far on the ’00s spectrum and can be actually wearable. Just look for easy, classic washes and straightforward fits that can be worn IRL.
Best Cuffed Wide-Leg Jeans
Lean into something a little different with a cuffed, wide-leg jean. This silhouette feels fresh and fun, while coming in any wash imaginable. Take your pick from light to medium here.
Best High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
If high-waisted is your preferred denim rise, these two customer-favorites are ones you should invest in, stat. They are extremely versatile and can complement a variety of styling ideas.
Best Cargo Wide-Leg Jeans
Pockets, please! No longer a trend-driven style, the cargo pant is one shape that is here to stay. We love them styled with a simple, white tank top for a modern, minimalist look.
Best White Wide-Leg Jeans
We are leaning into the frayed, wide-leg in white for the months ahead. How good would these look with a flat, brown leather lace-up sandal? We are sold in a heartbeat.
Go supersized with these extra-wide styles that are downright cool. Just be sure to balance all the fabric on bottom with a more form-fitted top, like a figure-hugging tank or cardi.
Best Black Wide-Leg Jeans
Black wide-legs will be your new, denim best friend. Whether it be the classic, Ribcage style from Levi’s or the investment-worthy pair from The Row, these inky jeans are veritable wardrobe mainstays.