Tracking down the perfect pair of jeans is like finding a needle in a haystack.
Not only do you have to get your head around various styles, such as mum jeans, boyfriend jeans, high waisted jeans and skinny jeans, but you have to find the right colour – black, light blue, dark blue or faded – and a good quality brand, which fits to your body shape (and won’t stretch or shrink at merely the sight of a washing machine).
The best jeans for women are ones you can wear from desk to dinner, which flatter in all the right places and won’t make you feel uncomfortable and sucked in. Essentially, they should feel like an extension of your skin, just as comfortable as your favourite pair of leggings.
Much to our delight, with trends moving far away from figure-hugging skinny jean styles of the 2010s, instead favouring wide-leg and slouchy cuts, finding such a pair is easier than ever.
Here, we round up the best jeans to shop in 2024.
The Best Jeans For Women
Frame Le Jane Jeans
$515 at Frame
Frame have long been a go-to when it comes to designer jeans and their Le Jane jean is one of their most classic cuts. A year-round staple, the ultra-high waist and slouch straight leg make for not only a flattering, but also a comfortable fit.
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise straight leg
- Colours: mid-wash blue
- Fabrication: Rigid denim
Neuw Nico Straight Jeans
$189.95 at Neuw
A favourite of Margot Robbie (is there any better tick of approval?) Neuw’s Nico Straight cut is the perfect wear everywhere, with everything jean.
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise, straight leg
- Colours: 17 colour options available
- Fabrication: Cotton denim
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Rolla’s Eastcoast Flare Jeans
$159.95 at Rolla’s
Flares that hug the hips but don’t feel too tight on the thighs are hard to come by. We’re in love with Rolla’s Eastcoast Flare jeans, a 70s throwback style that comes in an array of hues, from black through to pale, washed-out denim.
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise, flare leg
- Colours: 22 colour options
- Fabrication: Denim or cord
Relaxed Leg Jeans
$150 at Nude Lucy
The reign of the skinny jean is well and truly over, making way for a far more comfortable style: relaxed fits. We can personally vouch for these Nude Lucy jeans as one of the most flattering and chic styles we’ve come across.
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise, relaxed
- Colours: Mid blue, light-blue or black
- Fabrication: Organic cotton denim
Silk Parchment Denim Jean
$1,100 at Christopher Esber
These jeans are magical. There is simply no other word for them. Trust Christopher Esber to take the humble denim staple and transform it into something so artful. Seen on their Spring/Summer ’24 Paris runway, they feature a silk organza outer, mid-rise finish and are pre-shrunk for a perfect fit.
Key features:
- Fit: Mid-rise, relaxed leg
- Colours: Light-blue, golden silk
- Fabrication: Silk organza and denim
Re-Done ’70s Stove Pipe Jeans
$265 at Net-A-Porter
Inspired by vintage Levi’s, RE/DONE worked out the perfect formula to create denim which looks well worn, but with the bonus of actually being brand new.
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise, cropped
- Colours: Mid-blue, black, light-blue, off-white
- Fabrication: Cotton denim
Cobain High Waisted Jean
$350 at Viktoria & Woods
Straight leg jeans are a staple style for any wardrobe. The high cut, relaxed fit leg and split hem (perfect for wearing with heels or boots) in these Viktoria & Woods jeans make for one of the most versatile and flattering shapes that can be dressed up or down.
Key features:
- Fit: High rise, straight leg, split hem
- Colours: Classic blue
- Fabrication: Cotton denim
Everlane The Original Cheeky Jean
$168 at Everlane
With 5293 4.5 star reviews, Everlane’s cheeky straight jean is dubbed by fans as being comfortable, cute and a good fit.
One reviewer writes, “The denim is soft, but well structured and feels sturdy. The pants are very comfortable and fit my waist perfectly! I love the straight leg cut of the jeans, they’re not too loose but give a lot more range of motion than most of the skinny jeans I own.”
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise, slim, cropped
- Colours: 7 colour options
- Fabrication: Organic cotton denim
Super Baggy Jeans
$69.99 at Cotton On
Cotton On’s denim selection never disappoints. These super baggy jeans strike the perfect balance between slouchy and stylish so you can dress them up or down, come in a flattering mid-rise fit and a great size range.
Key features:
- Fit: Mid-rise, baggy
- Colours: 6 colour options
- Fabrication: Cotton denim
Bottega Veneta High Rise Staight Jeans
$1,380 at Net-A-Porter
Bottega’s reputation lies in expertly crafted leather goods, but for us, it’s their denim that’s top of the wish-list. Crafted in a rigid denim and high-rise, straight-leg cut that instantly elongates the body, you’ll want to wear these babies everywhere.
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise, straight leg
- Colours: Mid-blue
- Fabrication: Cotton denim
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Levi’s Ribcage Ankle Jeans
$159.95 at The Iconic
Inspired by the iconic Levi‘s 501 jean, Levi’s Ribcage Ankle Jean, comes with a super high rise, vintage feel and on-trend straight leg. Mark our words, you’ll soon be purchasing a pair in every colour.
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise, straight leg
- Colours: 6 colour options
- Fabrication: Cotton denim
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Abrand High And Wide Jean
$139.95 at Abrand
Created in Melbourne, Abrand jeans have long been one of the country’s most beloved creators of denim. This wide-leg high-rise cut perfectly hugs your hips and bottom before subtly flaring out into a wide-cut in the perfect length that’s wearable with flats and heels.
Key features:
- Fit: High-rise, wide leg
- Colours: 5 colour options
- Fabrication: 99% cotton 1% elastane
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Which jeans are most flattering?
Different fits work for different body shapes. The rise, leg shape and length that you choose come down to a few key things, including your height and what else you’re styling them with. For example, wide-leg styles work well with tanks, tees and slim-fit knitwear that help to balance proportions.
What colour jeans go with everything?
Classic indigo blue and black washed jeans are favourites for a reason. But lighter shades and white or ecru pairs also have versatile styling options. Think about the rest of your wardrobe – do you wear mostly black or lots of colour – and work backwards to fill any gaps.
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This article originally appeared on Marie Claire Australia and is republished here with permission.
