Skinny jeans might be having their moment, but the relaxed look and feel of boyfriend jeans is eternal. The best boyfriend jeans are characterized by a baggy, slouchy leg, whether that be a straight-cut or wide silhouette, with a roomy feel that doesn’t hug the body too tightly. Although often associated with the idea of low-slung, not all boyfriend jeans are low-rise—and for those steadfast high-rise lovers and mid-rise devotees, we’ve found everything in between. It can take a lifetime of try-ons to settle on women’s jeans, so we narrowed the search with editor and expert-approved denim brands that get the Glamour stamp of approval.
The best boyfriend jeans, at a glance
- Best High-Waisted Boyfriend Jeans: Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Jean, $258
- Best Relaxed-Fit Boyfriend Jeans: Mother Snacks! The Rigatoni Sneak Jean, $248
- Best Curvy Boyfriend Jeans: Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jeans, $138
- Best Mid-Rise Boyfriend Jeans: Uniqlo Wide Straight Jeans, $60
- Best Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans: Levi’s Low Loose Jeans, $108
Best High-Waisted Boyfriend Jeans: Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Jean
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- Original photo from MaryKate Boylan testing Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Jean
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Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Jean
Revolve
Shopbop
Citizens of Humanity
- Materials: 100% regenerative cotton
- Size range: 22–34
- Inseam: 32″
- Rise: 12 3/4″ high-rise
- Colors: 15 options
“The Ayla jean from Citizens of Humanity is my go-to,” says fashion stylist and consultant MaryKate Boylan. “I love the baggy, relaxed fit of the legs and they sit at the perfect place on my waist. They feel like the easiest pair of jeans to put on if I need to get dressed in a pinch, which these days is most of the time.” Although loose in silhouette, they have a higher inseam, giving them a high-rise fit. She relies on them for cross-country flights, as well, since they offer the ultimate in comfort. “When it comes to styling, my standard pairing is a white t-shirt or sweater, and I’ll dress it up a bit with a blazer if the occasion calls for it.” Also made from 100% regenerative cotton, they’re an eco-friendly find.
Best Relaxed-Fit Boyfriend Jeans: Mother Snacks! The Rigatoni Sneak Jean
- Original photo from Alison Syrett Cleary testing Mother Snacks The Rigatoni Sneak Jean
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Mother Snacks The Rigatoni Sneak Jean
Free People
Revolve
FWD
- Materials: 41% recycled cotton, 41% lyocell, 18% cotton
- Size range: 23–34
- Inseam: 32″
- Rise: 10 3/4″ mid-rise
- Colors: 1 option
“There’s a streak of my personal style that just wants to dress like the boys I had crushes on circa 2001, so baggy, low-ish rise jeans really speak to me,” says writer Alison Syrett Cleary. “Mother’s 90s-inspired Snacks! line has the silhouette down to a science; I love how they hit right at my hip bones and have plenty of room in the butt before flowing into a nice, leggy shape.” Although they don’t produce her exact pair anymore, she suggests the Rigatoni style as a similar and very cute alternative, still featuring the same, loose shape and roomy legs.
Best Curvy Boyfriend Jeans: Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jeans
- Original photo from Tara Thomas testing Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jeans
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Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jeans
Nordstrom
Madewell
- Materials: 99% cotton, 1% elastane
- Size range: 23–33; available in standard, petite, plus, and tall
- Inseam: 30″
- Rise: 10 3/4″ mid-rise
- Colors: 3 options
“I continue to reach for the Madewell Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Pants,” says chef Tara Thomas. “Great denim should be comfortable and the quality of Madewell denim is unbeatable, especially for the price, in addition to the size inclusivity—they’re incredible.” The mid-rise fit comes in standard, petite, plus, and tall size ranges, but Thomas recommends getting one or two sizes larger, to really get the slouchy feel of boyfriend jeans. “I’m curvy and a size 30, so I size up to a 31 or 32, for that oversized look,” she notes. “I wore these on a 10-hour flight from New York to Istanbul, if that gives context to how great they are!”
Best Mid-Rise Boyfriend Jeans: Uniqlo Wide Straight Jeans
- Original photo from Michelle Siman testing Uniqlo Wide Straight Jeans
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Uniqlo Wide Straight Jeans
Unilqo
- Materials: 100% cotton
- Size range: 22–34
- Rise: Mid-rise
- Inseam: Customized
- Colors: 7 options
“Time and time again, I’m always on the hunt for the most perfect pair of baggy, loose, boyfriend-fitting denim, and in the past five years, I’ve always found myself just circling back to these that already exist in my closet,” says Michelle Siman, head of brand marketing at SIDIA and creator of Lemon Water. “These are a unisex pair of denim from Uniqlo that have the perfect, oversized fit, while still maintaining to look professional and sleek, which for me is important, because I love a versatile piece that can take me through different moments of the day.” She suggests sizing up if you really want the boyfriend feel, “but true to size will offer just a great look as well,” she notes.
Best Low-Rise Boyfriend Jeans: Levi’s Low Loose Jeans
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- Original photo from Kristina Rutkowski testing Levi’s Low Loose Jeans
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Levi’s Low Loose Jeans
Amazon
Levi’s
Shopbop
- Materials: 100% cotton
- Size range: 23–34
- Inseam: 30, 32, and 34″
- Rise: 8 3/4″ low-rise
- Colors: 8 options
“You can never go wrong with a classic, denim brand, such as Levi’s,” says Kristina Rutkowski, a freelance fashion editor and writer. “Their Low Loose jeans have been all the rage, with all things low-rise being back in fashion, and these feel like the modern way to do the boyfriend fit.” These straight jeans are designed with a wide-leg, sitting low at the hip, offering a trend-forward silhouette. “These jeans do run small—I suggest trying one to two sizes above your normal, for maximum comfort and that true, super-slouchy look,” she adds. “However, you can depend on Levi’s to offer durability; they’re a pair that you’ll have in your closet forever.”
Best Slouchy Boyfriend Jeans: Agolde Low Slung Baggy
Agolde Low Slung Baggy
Free People
Revolve
Sjopbop
Ssense
- Materials: 67% organic cotton, 25% recycled Lyocell, 11% recycled cotton
- Size range: 22–34; standard and petite
- Inseam: 30 1/2″
- Rise: 12 1/4″ high-rise
- Colors: 8 options
“I live in boyfriend jeans,” says art director Rachel Pincus. “I find a cut that I like and always get at least one size up, so they’re guaranteed to be extra slouchy, for a true boyfriend fit.” Her current favorite pair comes in both a standard 30.5-inch inseam, with a petite version in 28-inch, also available. “I love Agolde,” she says. “My newest pair, the Low Slung Baggy, has the extra-slouch already built in, which is perfection.” Not only do these have the desired cut, true to the Agolde brand’s sustainability initiatives, the denim fabrication for these jeans is also made with organic and recycled cotton and recycled Lyocell, for a feel-good investment. This particular fiber blend also makes them extremely durable, withstanding all wear and tear.
Best Petite Boyfriend Jeans: Rag & Bone Dre Featherweight Low Rise Boyfriend Jeans
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- Original photo from Christine Curran testing Rag & Bone Dre Featherweight Low Rise Boyfriend Jeans
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Rag & Bone Dre Featherweight Low Rise Boyfriend Jeans
Nordstrom
Saks Fifth Avenue
- Materials: 64% cotton, 36% Tencel lyocell
- Size range: 23–34
- Inseam: 30″
- Rise: 10″ low-rise
- Colors: 2 options
“I love these Rag & Bone, cropped, boyfriend-style jeans because I’m 5’ 1” and cropped always fits me like a full-length pant,” says stylist and brand consultant Christine Curran.
“Then I don’t need to hem them and I save money and time.” This pair offers a slimmer-cut leg, still feeling true to the boyfriend fit. Curran suggests purchasing the light blue wash option, when shopping the style. “I like light washes because they transition me through summer and winter well and the wash color is timeless,” she recommends. “The lightweight denim also is softer and more comfortable for car, train, and desk sitting!” It’s an effortless style you will reach for time and time again.
Best Tall Boyfriend Jeans: Old Navy Mid-Rise Wow Boyfriend Straight Jeans
Old Navy Mid-Rise Wow Boyfriend Straight Jeans
Old Navy
- Materials: 80% cotton, 13% recycled polyester, 5% recycled cotton, 1% spandex
- Size range: 00–30; available in regular, petite, and tall
- Inseam: 28″ regular, 26” short, 31” tall
- Rise: Mid-rise
- Colors: 4 options
True denim aficionados know that Old Navy can always be relied on for quality denim that doesn’t break the bank, in a plethora of sizes. This straight-leg, boyfriend jean is available in regular, petite, and tall inseams, allowing every body type and height the ability to find their best match. The relaxed-leg silhouette sits just below the belly button, offering an in-between rise that can be styled seamlessly with T-shirts, tanks, button-downs, and more. We love the dark wash for a true blue feel, and recommend styling cuffed with a loafer or sneaker.
Best Cuffed Boyfriend Jeans: Zara ZW Collection Mid-Rise Baggy Jeans
Zara ZW Collection Mid-Rise Baggy Jeans
Zara
- Materials: 100% cotton
- Size range: 25–32
- Rise: Mid-rise
- Inseam: N/A
- Colors: One option
Slip into something slouchy with Zara’s mid-rise, baggy jeans. These feel like those perfect, lived-in jeans you always want to source at a thrift store, without so much as a wash or wear. They’ve been designed with a relaxed feel, wide-leg, and exaggerated cuff—offering the modern spin on the classic, boyfriend fit. They also are lightweight and soft, so you can keep wearing them straight into summer with your favorite cotton tanks and tees. Try pairing with a trend-forward, Mary Jane shoe, retro runners, or easy espadrilles, to lend a bit of subtle sophistication to the baggy shape, which even women over 50 can wear.
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