The 19 Best Jeans for Women of 2023

Best Overall

Levi’s Women’s 724 High Rise Straight Jeans

The holy grail of denim, Levi’s has been perfecting jeans since 1853, so you can expect some serious craftsmanship backed by centuries of practice in their pieces. And while they’re known for balancing sturdy denim with comfortable fits, what really makes Levi’s such a glory to shop at is the wide range of sizes and lengths. As someone who leans on the tall side (I’m five foot eight), I’ve dealt with the disappointment of finding the most comfortable, flattering jeans, only to realize they’re two inches too short — with no other options available. 

The 724 high rise jeans come with a top half that supportively hugs your curves, then stretches out into a straight cut. The cotton and elastane blend makes it equal amounts comfortable and stretchy, which is why they make for the perfect everyday jeans. And while it comes in two different colors (black and white), for some reason this blue version is $10 more than the rest. 

Price at time of publish: $70

Size range: 23-33 | Rise: High | Material: Cotton, elastane

Most Comfortable Jeans

WIT & WISDOM Jeggings

When you can find a jean that is cute, well-fitting, and comfortable, you’ve hit a winner. These soft and stretchy jeggings look like traditional denim, but feel like you’re wearing leggings. They have light whiskering and fading to look like real jeans. Coming in petite sizes, you don’t have to worry about these skinny jeans bunching at your ankles. With their tight fit, they are perfect for tucking into boots.

Price at time of publish: $74

Size Range: 00-18 | Rise: Mid | Materials: Cotton, rayon, polyester, spandex

Best Budget Jeans

American Eagle Stretch Mom Jean

They’re stretchy, they hold their shape, and they look good on nearly every body type. And since these jeans are available in sizes 000 to 20 and short, regular, long, and extra-long length, there’s a jean for everyone. And at an amazing price, there’s so much to love about these pants. The combination of their relaxed silhouette and high-rise waist makes them comfortable and supportive without feeling slouchy.

Price at time of publish: $40

Size Range: 000-20 | Rise: High | Materials: Cotton, modal, recycled polyester, recycled cotton, elastane

Best Splurge

RE/DONE High Rise Loose Jeans

When I asked senior editor Chloe Anello what her favorite brand of jeans was, she immediately answered: RE/DONE. “They just fit so well. I have really wide hips and long legs, so it’s really hard to find pants,” she claims. So while they come in at a slightly higher price point, the flattering fit makes it worthwhile, especially when finding jeans that fit can be a bit of a feat. These 90s inspired jeans resemble the kind of jeans your mom used to wear with its relaxed fit that goes to the floor and faded wash. Because they’re made from rigid denim — meaning the material is nothing but cotton — they don’t stretch. Because they’re not skinny jeans, we don’t see that as being much of an issue, but if you were hoping for a bit of a stretch, you won’t find it here. 

Price at time of publish: $275

Size range: 23-32 | Rise: High | Material: Cotton

Best Skinny Jeans

GOOD AMERICAN Good Legs Deep-V High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans

Chrissy Teigen, Ashley Graham, and Kelly Rowland are all obsessed with Good American jeans, and for good reason. Designed by Khloe Kardashian, the jeans are made to enhance all body types and sizes. The Good Legs style is a skinny sculpting jean with extra stretch and a flat tummy tech. No matter if you’re curvy up top and slim on the bottom or vice versa, you won’t experience any gapping in the waistband. They are slim-fitting all the way to the ankle, and women say they look just as great on petite shapes as they do on curvy, plus the style comes in a short and long inseam in addition to regular.

Price at time of publish: $119

Size Range: 00-24 | Rise: High | Materials: Cotton, polyester, elastane

Best High Waisted Jeans

Joe’s Jeans The Raine

Even as a Jennifer Garner and Jennifer Anniston favorite, Joe’s Jeans might be lesser known to the masses, but the ultimate if-you-know-you-know brand amongst celebrities. With so many styles to choose from, including classic cuts to fun boot cuts, we had a difficult time picking just one — but we kept coming back to this straight ankle jean. These are extra high-waisted, ending just above your belly button. The cotton denim has a little bit of spandex blended in, which gives it a comfortable stretch. It only comes in one color: a really dark gray with a subtle stone wash, which gives it a little more versatility when styled with the rest of your closet. One reviewer left a comment that it runs a bit small, so make sure to check the provided size guide before committing to your purchase.

Price at time of publish: $198

Size range: 23-34 | Rise: High | Material: Cotton, spandex

Best Midrise Jeans

Rouje Germain Jeans

Rouje set out to create the kind of jeans you find at a vintage store, only with a slightly better wash and fit. The Germain pants curve around your tush to give it a little lift and come up to a mid-high rise, hugging your belly and ending just below your belly button. At a size 26, the straight cut pants are 41 inches long, falling just around your ankles (that is, if you are five foot nine like the pictured model). But for every waist size up, Rouje adds one centimeter in length, catering to those with long legs. However, for those who don’t need that extra length, you might need to take it to a tailor. If you’re not in love, though, Rouje offers a 15 day return policy.

Price at time of publish: $180

Size range: 24-34 | Rise: Mid-high | Material: Cotton

Best Low-rise Jeans

Ksubi Low Rider Muse Jeans

After trying Ksubi’s detached jeans (and getting a lot of questions about them), I wanted to highlight one of their wide leg pants for their comfortable and flattering fit. Low rise pants have officially entered mainstream fashion again, and these baggy pants embody the revived Y2K style effortlessly. The light wash indigo jeans are made from premium rigid denim, so expect these to be quite sturdy and well structured. Ksubi always places their signature branded “flag” on the back pocket of their jeans — I removed it from my pair — makes for a recognizable and unique statement if kept on. Just note that the model pictured is six foot two, and the pants nearly reach the floor even with heels on. It’s likely these will bunch up at the bottom or you’ll need to get them hemmed. 

Price at time of publish: $220

Size range: 23-32  | Rise: Low | Material: Cotton

Best Cropped Jeans

Frame Le Garcon Crop Manserra Jeans

These skinny jeans finish in a straight cut, well above your ankle, giving you the opportunity to pair them with boots (from ankle to knee-high) or use them as a pair of summer jeans. While the low rise cut and tight construction might look constricting, the extra comfort stretch denim used here actually makes these very flexible. As a matter of fact, one commenter pointed out that they stretched so much after a few wears that they actually turned into a larger size. Because of this, we think it might be worth sizing down, giving you more opportunity to break in the material without overstretching them. But whenever you feel like you’ve outworn certain styles, Frame’s partnership with ThredUp allows you to return your gently worn jeans in exchange for store credit. It’s a sustainable way to give your clothes a second life, and your wallet a little treat. 

Price at time of publish: $248

Size range: 23-34  | Rise: Low | Material: Organic cotton, elastane

Best Mom Jeans

Agolde Cherie High Rise Straight Jeans

Agolde solely offers jeans on their site, so you can expect their hyperfocus on denim has led them to perfect the craft to a T. The brand also prides themselves in running a sustainable business, where excess waste is minimized, recycled materials are utilized, and environmental consciousness is exercised.They created these light wash jeans, made of 100 percent cotton from regenerative farms — a type of farming where a healthy relationship between soil, cotton, and atmosphere is prioritized. They come with a distressed hem, high rise waist, and a loose cut. “Despite the casual look of the Agolde mom jeans, they can be dressed up by pairing them with statement pieces like silver metallic heels,” says stylist Michaela Leitz. We particularly love the frayed hem, but like all loose hems, you risk it growing as time goes on. Just be careful when you wash them and it won’t expand too much.

Price at time of publish: $178

Size range: 23-34  | Rise: High | Material: Cotton

Best Distressed Jeans

Abercrombie Curve Love High Rise Mom Jean

These curve hugging jeans come with an extra two inches around the hip and thigh compared to their classic denim, so women won’t have to size up or deal with the awkward gapping around the waist. These jeans hug the rest of your legs in a gentle embrace, without being too constricting, and end in a straight opening. The casual look is brought to life with the subtle distressing on the left leg, although this detail changes with the three other colors — two of which don’t have any distressing to them at all. Otherwise, we’re impressed with Abercombie’s promise to become more inclusive, with a wide size range and five different length options. That, combined with its affordability, makes this piece stand out from the rest.

Price at time of publish: $100

Size range: 23-37,  | Rise: High | Material: Cotton, elastane

Best Straight Leg Jeans

Rails Topanga Straight Jeans

As a big fan of Rails denim jackets, I’ve always been impressed with how comfortable, well constructed, and stretchy the brand’s denim is. Blended with 33 percent lyocell, the fabric feels more breathable and soft than rigid denim, but it keeps its shape more than jeans mixed with high amounts of elastane (this only has one percent elastane). The topanga jeans come straight down and dangle open around your ankles, which feels comfortable and relaxed, but the sleek design keeps it looking polished. Although you’ll notice that while the tarmac, ecru, and graphite colors come in the same clean-cut style, the two blue versions have distressed detailings around the knees. 

Price at time of publish: $198

Size range: 23-32  | Rise: High | Material: Cotton, lyocell, elastane

Best Wide Leg Jeans

Rag & Bone Sofie Splice High-Rise Jeans

These (extra) wide leg jeans from Rag & Bone, a brand loved by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Katie Holmes, instantly caught our attention — aside from the obviously large flare and loose fit, the diagonal seams coming in across the pants give it an added visual distinguisher that’s missing in a lot of the other options. Made in a lightweight rigid material, these will drape loosely and effortlessly around you with every stride. Just be aware that the long inseam might drag on the floor a little, causing it to get dirty quickly (or be the cause of a few stumbles). 

Price at time of publish: $325

Size range: 23-32 | Rise: High | Material: Cotton

Best Flare Jeans

Boyish The Ricky Blue Steel Flare Jeans

At a first glance, your eyes immediately dart over to the five charming buttons on the fly, which, while sometimes more annoying to fasten than a zipper — and time consuming — adds an additional retro detail that complements the flare. Made of OCS certified organic cotton and tencel lyocell, a natural raw material coming from eucalyptus trees, the jeans are not only environmentally friendly, but sturdy and comfortable as well, making the experience of wearing them feel good in more than one way. 

Price at time of publish: $178

Size range: 22-32 | Rise: High  | Material: Organic cotton, tencel lyocell

Best Plus Size Jeans

Universal Standard Seine Mid Rise Skinny Jeans

Unfortunately a rarity in the mainstream denim world, Universal Standard offers jeans up to size 40 in both regular and tall lengths. The Seine mid-Rise Skinny Jeans are one of the most-reviewed pairs on the site, and numerous shoppers say they’re obsessed. The fabric is made to be super stretchy and the elegant fit and washes go with just about every outfit.

Price at time of publish: $98

Size Range: 00-40 | Rise: Mid | Materials: Cotton, polyester, elastane

Best Tall

Gap High Rise Vintage Slim Jeans with Washwell

The opposite problem goes for tall gals. Yes, cropped jeans are super chic, but they may not be the everyday look you’re going for. Most of Gap’s denim options are available in long sizes and the brand has even extended its offerings with tall sizes. With the High Rise Vintage Slim Jeans, the style’s body-contouring design molds to your shape for a personalized-feeling fit. For added support, its high-rise waistband and strategically placed front pockets work together to hold you in and smooth.

Price at time of publish : $70

Size Range: 24-35 | Rise: High | Materials: Cotton, recycled cotton, recycled polyester, elastane

Best Petite

Banana Republic High Rise Slim Raw Hem Jeans

Banana Republic offers a lot of their styles in different lengths — from regular to tall to petite, and even recommends the best option for you with their “what’s my size” feature. Just drop in your measurements and they will find the perfect fit for you. This vintage stretch denim gives you enough wiggle room to comfortably move, but they still hug your body in a skinny jean fashion. We appreciate the raw hem, too, which crops just above the ankle, and allows a few loose threads to delicately dangle around your ankle. Though it only comes in one wash, the classic style will easily pair with anything in your closet, and can become your favorite everyday jeans.

Price at time of publish: $90

Size range: 24-31 | Rise: High | Material: Cotton, modal, recycled cotton, elastane

Best Maternity Jeans

Madewell Side Panel Perfect Vintage Jeans

Known for its waist-accentuating, tapered leg perfect vintage jeans offered in various colors and washes, Madewell consistently comes recommended by fashion experts, like plus-size fashion influencer Rosey Blair, and InStyle editors alike. But we dug around and found that this comfortable style is offered in maternity as well, with stretchy side panels and a front cut low to dip under and support a growing belly. Reviewers agree that these come with a generous stretch and more importantly, comfort. Although once you enter your third trimester, the low cut front might begin to slide down or sit awkwardly around your waist. 

Price at time of publish: $138

Size range: 23-33 | Rise: Low | Material: Cotton, elastane