The 18 Best Mom Jeans of All Time, Whether You’re a Mother or Not

Sometimes it’s difficult to find jeans that fit length-wise—shorties can relate. Enter Reformation, which offers some of its top styles in a range of sizes with varying inseams to help you channel your inner influencer.

“I’m not a regular mom jean, I’m a cool mom jean.” That’s what these fan-favorite Madewell jeans would say if they could talk.

No, it’s not a coincidence that soulmate is in the name of these jeans. You + Current/Elliott = a match made in heaven.

With over 3,300 raving reviews, it’s a no-brainer to add Levi’s Ribcage jeans to your cart. If you need more convincing, we reviewed the style here.

Levi’s recently upgraded—or backdated—its iconic 501 jeans with this baggier iteration inspired by the ‘90s. With a looser leg that sits a little lower on your waist, they are a favorite style of Hailey Bieber, the queen of laid-back denim.

H&M is our top budget pick. From its $30 price to its universally flattering fit, what’s not to love about this pair?

Everlane’s denim uses less water than your average pair of jeans, which thereby contributes to less toxic waste water and makes it our go-to pick for sustainable denim. The environmentally-conscious brand took its eco-friendly approach one step further when it launched its technicolor denim collection, made with dyes that are less harmful to the planet.

Agolde is one of our favorite denim brands, and the 90s Pinch Waist is quickly becoming an industry contender for the best pair ever. They look legitimately plucked from the pre-millennial decade, except they will not give you a FUPA, a tragic side-effect of most thrifted mom jeans.

Light wash styles are, in our humble opinion, the unsung hero of the denim contingent. Paired with a basic tee and sneakers, they offer the ultimate model-off-duty look.

Don’t sleep on Amazon’s denim selection. We love the fabrication of this jean, which gives enough stretch to go about your day freely.

Black jeans are an absolute staple. Like, a non-negotiable. You simply have to own a pair.

Buying mom jeans from Mother Denim? It just makes sense.

Are you looking for a more relaxed fit? Look no further than Citizens of Humanity, our go-to brand for perfect jeans you’ll own for life.

One thing is for sure: These aren’t your mother’s cuffed jeans.

Looking for mom jeans that are a little bit less...mom-ish? We love the pizzazz that the criss-cross waist adds to this otherwise classic pair.

Ever since Glenn Martens was named creative director in 2020, Diesel has been making a serious comeback. We’re currently eyeing all of the 2000s goods the brand has been dropping—take a look at this future It bag—but buying its jeans is a great entry point back to the divisive era.

These jeans come editor-approved. Trust us, you could sleep in them if you wanted, too, yet they look so polished and put together.

Frame jeans is a top designer choice. Test out the Le Jane, an effortless take on the mom jean style.