A good pair of jeans is de rigueur in any fashionista’s wardrobe. But there are so many cuts and fits out there, which ones should you choose? We have gathered here the best flattering fits, and also the most trendy cuts, so look no further than this list here.
Made from denim that’s faded and distressed at the pockets and cropped cuffs for a lived-in feel, this pair has a comfortable high-rise waist and slouchy straight legs.
Le Original cropped distressed high-rise straight-leg jeans, US$245, FRAME
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Cut to sit high on the waist, these are made from rigid denim in a faded ‘Glacier’ wash and have a straight-leg silhouette.
Maya high-rise straight-leg jeans, US$295, Rag & Bone
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Designed to sit just above the hips, these are cut for a sculpting slim-leg fit and detailed with the label’s ‘V’ plaque on the back pockets.
Cropped mid-rise slim-leg jeans, US$990, Valentino
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Made from slightly stretchy denim that’s soft and flexible enough to lounge in all day – in fact, they’re so comfy, you could even wear them on long-haul flights.
Alana high-rise skinny jeans, US$250, J Brand
Available on: Net-a-Porter
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The tonal-blue dégradé that saturates these jeans evokes crashing ocean waves. They’re cut from denim blended with a little stretch for comfort and have straight legs.
Dégradé mid-rise straight-leg jeans, US$530, Stella McCartney
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Made in Italy, these are faded and lightly distressed for an authentically loved look, and with a laid-back chic feel that takes its cue from the ’70s.
High-rise flared jeans, US$310, Victoria, Victoria Beckham
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Meant to be worn high on the waist, this straight-leg pair is cut from vintage-washed denim and has slits at the back that expose the cool paisley print of the shorts.
Layered distressed high-rise straight-leg jeans, US$365, Alexander Wang
Available on: Net-a-Porter
These straight-leg ‘Ash’ jeans are cut with a high-rise waist from structured denim in a ‘Vanilla’ wash.
Ash high-rise straight-leg jeans, US$620, The Row
Available on: Net-a-Porter
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These two-tone jeans are made in Italy from structured beige denim and diagonally spliced with black leather. They sit flatteringly high on the waist and have straight legs.
Leather-paneled high-rise straight-leg jeans, US$2,190, Bottega Veneta
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Made from denim with a hint of stretch and featuring a straight-leg silhouette with a high-rise waist and internal logo patch.
The Tomcat Ankle high-rise straight-leg jeans, US$250, Mother
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Designed with an ultra high-rise waist and cropped, flared hems, this pair with off-white wash will go with virtually everything in your closet.
Pinch Waist cropped high-rise flared jeans, US$170, AGOLDE
Available on: Net-a-Porter
These jeans are made from blue denim and have straight legs, and they’re embellished with sequins and crystals and have swishy fringed cuffs.
Fringed embellished mid-rise straight-leg jeans, US$2,750, Balmain
Available on: Net-a-Porter
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Cut from rigid denim that’s printed with earth-toned camouflage, these are distressed and faded for a love-worn look and fall to straight legs that hit just above the ankles.
Distressed camouflage-print mid-rise straight-leg jeans, US$495, R13
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Cut from rigid Japanese denim in a high-rise, straight-leg silhouette, these feature the iconic exaggerated cotton-gauze cuffs and a leather logo patch.
Fisherman high-rise straight-leg jeans, US$790, Loewe
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Cut from silver coated denim, these jeans have a high-rise waist and slim fit through the legs.
Metallic coated high-rise slim-leg jeans, US$890, Fendi
Available on: Net-a-Porter
These jeans may be ultra skinny, but they’ll fit comfortably thanks to the premium Italian denim. They sit high on the waist and have a classic five-pocket design.
721 cropped high-rise skinny jeans, US$150, Levi’s Made & Crafted
Available on: Net-a-Porter
Cut from denim with a hint of stretch, these sit high on the waist and fall to cropped cuffs.
Demy cropped high-rise flared jeans, US$190, Citizens of Humanity
Available on: Net-a-Porter
There are few things as easy to style (or handy to have) as a pair of skinny black jeans. These ones are cut from denim and sit flatteringly high on the waist.
High-rise skinny jeans, US$590, Saint Laurent
Available on: Net-a-Porter