Vogue’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Jeans for Women

Six foolproof silhouettes to shop now and wear forever.

Vogue’s Ultimate Guide to the Best Jeans for Women

The best jeans for women are the pairs you want to live in: Ones you can wear over and over again, and that get better each time you slip into them. They’re the styles that might be a small investment, but have a large return and last for seasons to come. If you’re in the market for new denim this season, keep in mind that trends come and go, but classics are forever. A fresh and well-fitted pair of denim is personal, whether you prefer to find a single, perfect silhouette and stick to it, à la Tonne Goodman’s stark white, straight leg, non-stretch denim Levi’s, or keep a few favorites on rotation to switch up the wash or cut.

If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a handful of foolproof, can’t-go-wrong silhouettes every woman should have in her wardrobe. Start with a form-fitting skinny with either a mid-rise or high waist, or consider classic stovepipe or bootcut jeans (both of which can be dressed up or down). Then try a more relaxed fit like a pair of wide-leg or ankle-length jeans for the weekend. There are even pairs for the sustainably-minded, too. Regardless of your preferred style or shopping habits, sticking to simple, vintage-inspired washes with minimal (if any!) distressing is the way to go for added versatility. Of course, the hundreds of options on the market can still be daunting. We’ve gone through them all and found 24 perfect pairs of the best jeans for women right now, below.

The High-Rise Straight

Simple and just a little vintage inspired, these classic straight-leg jeans can be worn with everything from a blazer and heels to a T-shirt.

Boyish jeans Ziggy straight-leg jeans

B Sides Plein straight-leg jeans

Re/Done 70s stove-pipe straight jeans

Levi’s ribcage straight ankle jeans

The Cropped Flare

Expose a flash of ankle (and your new spring sandals) with a pair of cropped flare jeans.

Le Jean Bella high-waist crop flare jeans

Rag & Bone Nina cropped high-rise flared jeans

7 for All Mankind high-rise slim kick jeans

Khaite Gabbie jeans

The Slim-Fit Jean

Get a leggy look in this curve-hugging classic. They’ll be a no-brainer with a pair of knee high boots, too.

Grlfrnd Karolina frayed high-rise skinny jeans

J Brand 1212 runway high-rise slim-leg jeans

Moussy Vintage Marksville boy skinny jeans

Slvrlake high-waist ankle slim jeans

The Wide Leg

Dress them up or down depending on your mood. Pro tip: A soft pair of wide-leg jeans with a little bit of stretch is the most comfortable way to work from home while wearing denim.

AG Etta crop wide-leg jeans

Raey stride wide-leg jeans

Frame Le Italien cropped high-rise wide-leg jeans

Good American Good Pallazo jeans

The Balloon Jean

Once a trend, now a classic: The throwback ’90s Mom jean is here to stay, complete with a high waist and barrel shaped legs.

Agolde balloon high-rise straight-leg jeans

Citizens of Humanity white Calista curved jeans

Toteme high-waist barrel-leg raw denim jeans

Madewell Balloon jeans

The Comfy Jean

These soft, loose-fitting jeans are just as comfy as your yoga pants or leggings but look so much cooler. An easy transition from our months-long stint in sweatpants.

Everlane the super-soft relaxed jean

Mother the Roller soft stretch denim jeans

Ganni x Levi’s high-waist wide-leg jeans

R13 crossover jeans

This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Madeline Fass