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The best jeans for women to suit all body types

Plus, the non-skinny denim styles we're loving RN, including flares and barrel jeans

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Finding the best jeans for women that actually suit your figure is no easy feat in 2024. Whether youā€™re after a killer pair of Leviā€™s jeans, an everyday Mom style or channelling this season's ā€˜70s trend with a lilā€™ flared number, searching for that perfect fit can feel like a daunting task.

Plus, with the rise of internet shopping, weā€™ve all become averse to spending hours scouring the high street. News flash: we reckon your perfect denim dreams can be achieved while SFH (thatā€™s shopping from home, if you hadnā€™t guessed). Because even though browsing IRL is fun, looking for jeans is not a chill task.

Whatā€™s even worse than pounding pavements? The hot, stuffy and miserable experience of trying on hundreds of pairs of jeans in the worldā€™s most unflattering lighting, in front of changing room mirrors. Itā€™s actually kinder to yourself to shop for denim online. You can have a trying-on sesh in the comfort of your own home, as well as testing several outfit options to see if they actually work with your wardrobe.

Which jeans brand is best?

This is so personal to you, guys. We believe denim shopping is like, err, looking for your next home: basically, itā€™s stressful, will take ages and once you find ā€˜the oneā€™ you have to act fast. A fitting analogy if you live in your denim like we do. Still, if you need pointing in the right direction, we'd recommend checking out & Other Stories and Topshop on the high street; designer brands like Mother Denim and Good American; as well as Mango for great curve options.

Read more: Cosmoā€™s favourite denim brands, according to a jean addict

What are the best fitting women's jeans?

Again, totally personal ā€“ different jeans look good on different kinds of figures (more on that below). But if we could narrow it down to one or two styles, we think straight-leg jeans are an all-round winner and wide-leg flares look great on everyone... even petites, with the help of some great platform boots.

How to find the best jeans for your shape

Erm, by trying on hundreds (we joke) of pairs? The best jeans for everybody are, ultimately, the ones that make you feel the most confident. Having said that, some trends do cater to certain body shapes, so hereā€™s a quick low-down on how to find that all important comfy (and hella flattering) fit.

ā€“ If youā€™ve got bigger hips and thighs, a stretchy straight-leg jean is what denim dreams are made of. More structured than standard skinny jeans, this style will skim over any lumps and bumps and can easily be smartened up for casual days in the office or nights out.

ā€“ Straight-up-and-down gals, why not try the boyfriend fit? The more relaxed shape instantly adds curves and looks all kinds of laidback chic when styled with a cropped white tee.

ā€“ Petites, we deffo recommend trying the cropped kick-flare. The already shortened fit will hit your ankle at just the right spot. Yep, put down the scissors ā€“ your days of trimming your hems at home are behind you.

ā€“ And if youā€™ve been blessed with legs for days, a floor-sweeping wide-leg or flared style is a taller woman's best friend. Thanks to hit TV series Daisy Jones & The Six there are more ā€˜70s-inspired designs out there than ever.

    The list goes on, so weā€™ve made life a little bit easier by rounding up our fave pairs for every size, shape and style. (FYI, there are 30, so you might as well go ahead and order a few). From Leviā€™s boot-cut jeans and Free Peoplesā€™ cool-girl flares, to retro Mom jeans and the legendary skinny style fashion just canā€™t shake off, these are the best jeans for women to shop in 2024.

    1

    ASOS Curve dad jean in mid blue

    Curve dad jean in mid blue
    Ā£32 at asos.com

    Our Curve Editor swears by these versatile ā€˜Dadā€™ jeans from Asos. ā€œI personally love a little stretch in my jeans ā€“ especially if Iā€™m going to be sitting for most of the day,ā€ she says. ā€œThis pair have the perfect amount of stretch without losing their structured straight leg.ā€

    Read Cosmoā€™s full round-up of the best plus-size jeans here.

    2

    Free People Firecracker flare jeans

    Firecracker flare jeans

    Weā€™ve spotted Free Peopleā€™s iconic Firecracker jeans all over our IG recently. With a cool ā€˜70s-inspired flared leg and amazing star patches, this style is perfect for amping up casual looks.

    3
    Best Topshop jeans

    Topshop Editor jeans in dirty bleach

    Editor jeans in dirty bleach

    Topshopā€™s Editor jeans took the high street by storm in 2018; after their release, the retailer could barely keep the style in stock. It's not hard to see why ā€“ with the demise of the skinny, weā€™re all in search of something streamlined to wear with everyday outfits. Our fave Brit brand as we know it might have shuttered (sob), but luckily ASOS has swooped in to save the day. However, we canā€™t predict what changes are afoot so we suggest you stock up on all of the Editor jeans left on the site immediately.

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    4

    Cos Extra Wide Leg Drawstring Denim Trousers

    Extra Wide Leg Drawstring Denim Trousers

    If you just canā€™t get on board with thick, restrictive denim, say hello to Cosā€™ hella comfy jeans. This style is basically a cross between your fave tracksuit bottoms (clock the elasticated, drawstring waist) and smart wide-leg trousers.

    5

    River Island Pink metallic stove pipe straight jeans

    Pink metallic stove pipe straight jeans

    The metallic trouser trend is going nowhere in 2024, ppl. And with festival szn just around the corner, River Islandā€™s shiny pink foiled jeans are basically a guaranteed sell-out.

    6

    River Island Blue high waisted relaxed straight fit jeans

    Blue high waisted relaxed straight fit jeans

    With spring just around the corner, weā€™re already getting excited to swap trusty dark denim styles for a lighter wash. We love the relaxed fit on these River Island jeans ā€“ they are giving vintage 501's, ngl.

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    7

    Abercrombie & Fitch High rise 90s relaxed jeans

    High rise 90s relaxed jeans
    Now 24% Off

    These are just the most perfect jeans: nineties enough to feel on trend but high-quality enough to feel super fresh. The best party? they are available in 28 different washes and from waist size 23 to 37. Pretty impressive if you ask us.

    8

    Reformation Abby high rise straight jeans

    Abby high rise straight jeans

    Since Reformation debuted its denim collection back in 2017, itā€™s quickly become a fashion editor favourite. We think this Abby style is perfect for everyday lewks with its high waist and straight-leg silhouette.

    9

    Mint Velvet Indigo two tone jeans

    Indigo two tone jeans

    Two-tone jeans are still high on our wish list for 2024, but if the designer iterations are out of question, check out Mint Velvetā€™s more affordable take on the trend. We love the high-waistband, relaxed silhouette and everyday blue wash.

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    10

    Mango Medium-rise flared jeans

    Medium-rise flared jeans

    We love a bootcut flare ā€“ you know, the jeans that are cut slim on the thigh and kick out below the knee? We think Mangoā€™s would look GREAT with cowboy boots.

    11

    Mother High waisted spinner zip heel

    High waisted spinner zip heel

    Itā€™s tough to settle on the best jeans brand but weā€™re gonna go for Mother right now. The denim label has made a name for itself thanks to its LA-cool-girl vibes and the bounty of stylish cuts it has on offer. Plus, Meghan Markle, Kourtney Kardashian and Kate Moss are fans ā€“ enough said.

    12

    M&S Collection The Mom jeans

    The Mom jeans

    Mom jeans, from M&S? Hear us out: while selvedge denim is cool AF, it also just happens to be a bit rigid for everyday WFH life. This pair is woven with a hint of stretch instead ā€“ we knew we could rely on the legendary department store to keep us feeling comfy.

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    13
    Best blue jeans

    & Other Stories Slim jeans

    Slim jeans

    This ā€˜90s inspired slim-leg style is ultra-versatile and looks ace on so many figures. & Other Stories has balanced the close-fitting cut with a hint of stretch, so these are chic and comfy all at the same time.

    14
    Best black jeans womens

    Weekday Pin mid straight jeans

    Pin mid straight jeans

    Weekday is such a great place to go for denim; the high street brand has a knack for making its jeans look way more expensive than they actually are. We love this mid-rise style that hugs the hips and bum but drops to a less skinny straight shape through the leg. Oh, and did we mention? This pair is made entirely from organic and recycled cotton.

    15

    AllSaints Echo wide leg cargo denim jeans

    Echo wide leg cargo denim jeans

    Trust AllSaints to bring a grungy, streetwear edge to its latest denim drop. This echo design is all kinds of cool with its exposed seams, cargo pockets and distressed detailing. Go full indie sleaze and style yours with cropped band tees and bashed up biker boots.

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    16

    AGOLDE Riley cropped high-rise straight-leg organic jeans

    Riley cropped high-rise straight-leg organic jeans

    Agolde is the LA-based denim brand that fashion editors everywhere swear by. Originally founded in 1993, it has been leading the way in the jean world for more than 30 years, and definitely knows a thing or two about reinventing the classics. If you love a straight-leg cut but find it a little safe, opt for this cropped style ā€“ it will look super cute this spring with ballet flats and loafers.

    17

    Arket Overdyed pintuck jeans

    Overdyed pintuck jeans

    Weā€™ve seen all the influencer girlies in brown jeans lately and after seeing this amaze iteration from Arket, we are officially sold. Style yours with white cowboy boots and chunky knits now and switch to ribbed vests and flip flops come summer.

    18

    Mint Velvet Grey wide diamante jeans

    Grey wide diamante jeans

    Sparkly jeans arenā€™t just for party season, ppl. Weā€™ll be wearing this grey diamantĆ© style with white tees at the weekend and corset tops for Friday night drinks.

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    19
    Best jeans for curves

    Everlane The curvy ā€™90s cheeky jean

    The curvy ā€™90s cheeky jean
    Now 49% Off
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    Weā€™ve written about the #Midsize community, so weā€™re pleased to see Everlane creating jeans specifically designed for bigger hips and thighs. If you love the ā€˜90s straight-leg denim trend but find these jeans look TOTALLY different on you to the model, youā€™ll love Everlaneā€™s pair made with curves in mind.

    20
    Best baggy jeans

    Superdry Organic cotton wide leg jeans

    Organic cotton wide leg jeans

    The person who said you canā€™t lounge around in jeans clearly hadnā€™t tried these beauties from Superdry. Not only are they crafted from a soft organic cotton, they also have a low-rise waist and ā€˜90s style, boyfriend fit. The wide-leg is cleverly designed to puddle around your sneaks, too.

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    Rosie Davenport
    Ecommerce Writer

    Rosie Davenport is an Ecommerce Writer at Cosmopolitan UK and Red Online, covering fashion, beauty and travel reviews, as well as major sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Rosie has reviewed everything from Reformation dresses to the latest massage guns and knows the new brands to bookmark as well as the latest trends to follow. Before this role, Rosie was a Fashion Ecommerce Writer on publications including ELLE, Harperā€™s Bazaar and Good Housekeeping for nearly two years, and gained a MA from Central Saint Martins in Fashion Journalism in 2021, focussing on the rise (and rise) of fashion podcasting. Rosie has also worked at The Times, been a sub editor at The Mail on Sundayā€™s weekly YOU magazine and produced in-depth retail reports for the trend forecasting agency WGSN.  Her career highlight? Previewing Pradaā€™s AW21 menswear show in the depths of lockdown and interviewing Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons from her bedroom. Outside of work, Rosie can be found rummaging through vintage shops or getting lost in one of Londonā€™s iconic department stores.  You can follow Rosie on Instagram @rosie.davenport   

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