21 Best Jeans Rated By Women With Different Body Types

Best Overall

Calvin Klein Original Straight Fit Jean

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These mid-rise jeans are extremely high-quality for the price, making them the best overall pick in the bunch. A tester who is 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a curvy/hourglass figure wore them in a size 27 (though she usually wears a 25/26), and found them best styled casually with white sneakers. Washing the jeans twice throughout the testing period, she noted that the material is thick, and not as stretchy as her other pairs. “This is one of my favorite pairs of jeans, due to sturdiness and nice fit,” she says. They're great for those looking for a classic, structured pair of jeans, where the material becomes a bit softer after washing but the shape is maintained.

Size: 25–32 | Material: Cotton, elastane | Cut: Straight-leg, high-rise

Best Budget

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Wide-Leg Jeans for Women

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As a brand, Old Navy has a wide variety of styles and cuts and sizing is always consistent. For everyday jeans get the job done, available in a beautiful vintage black that dials up the sophistication. A fit tester who is 5 feet, 5 inches tall with an hourglass shape wore them in a size 14. After giving them a whirl, she compared the silhouette to her Madewell jeans but felt that the material is not as high-quality. “I would recommend them if your budget is strained,” she says, adding, “I think they are a great jean, not necessarily the highest quality, but they will last you a few years.”

Size: 00–30 in Regular or Tall | Material: Cotton, lyocell, recycled cotton | Cut: Extra high-waist, wide-leg

Best High-Rise

AG Jeans Mari AG-ED High-Rise Slim Straight

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Not only are these jeans versatile but they’re also in line with current trends and are perfect for a shoe moment coming to ankle-length. A 5-foot, 6-inch tall fit tester with an inverted triangle shape (broad in the shoulders and narrow in the hips) chose a size 27, which is standard for her, and they fit nicely. Styled with everything from sneakers to Dr. Martens, she says that the denim is soft, but still holds its shape. “The soft material adds to the comfort. It’s a happy medium between lightweight and thick," she explains, not overly flexible where bagging or slouching can occur after a few hours.

A second tester of similar height with a curvy shape (a small waist and wide hips) sized up in this pair so that the jeans would better accommodate her figure. "While the fit may have been a little off for my comfort on my legs, I think they looked good on," she says, also noting the perfect length for her frame.

Size: 22–33 | Material: Cotton, elastane | Cut: Straight-leg, high-rise

Best Baggy

Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Cuffed Crop Jeans

$258 at Nordstrom View on Citizensofhumanity.com $288 at Shopbop.com

These jeans are a great hybrid style, ideal for those looking to amass a variety of roomy jeans. Design-wise, we love that the cuffed hem can be unrolled or adjusted to the wearer's liking and that they come in a fairly wide range of sizes.

It's worth keeping in mind, however, that these pants seem to run large, according to two testers. While the site lists these jeans as true to size, one expressed how large they felt on her curvy, 5-foot, 5-inch tall frame, despite sampling her regular size (27). Her makeshift fix was to put the top button through the first belt loop to make the waist smaller, which is a trending style hack. Still, she grew to love the baggy quality and considers the quality of the denim to be flattering. “I love that they have a V-shaped seam about the back pockets — it’s my favorite thing to look for in jeans,” she says. “The shape is everything! I always look for [unique jeans], and I love that these are different but easy to style.”

Size: 22–34 | Material: Organic cotton | Cut: Baggy, wide-leg

Best Skinny

Closed Denim Skinny Pusher

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These “power stretch” skinny jeans don't disappoint, two testers say. One who is 5 feet, 5 inches tall with an hourglass figure, broad shoulders, and wide postpartum hips ordered them in her usual size 28, though she also commonly wears a 29. After choosing a dark wash with a fringed hem and distressing, she found that the rips tore a bit more and felt more lived-in after wear. “If I had a capsule wardrobe for each season, I could see this piece incorporated into use for the spring, winter, and fall,” she says. “The millennial in me won’t let the skinny jeans trend die off, so I’m wearing it forever and this fits right in.”

Size: 23–34 | Material: Organic cotton, recycled elastane | Cut: High-waist, skinny-leg

Best Wide-Leg

Aritzia Denim Forum The Farrah High Rise Wide Leg

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These jeans are for those who prefer structure above all else. A fit tester who is 5 feet, 4 inches tall with an hourglass shape ordered her typical size of 28/29 after going through the “What Size Am I?” quiz function on Aritzia’s site and suggested sizing up. She was most impressed by the material, which she describes as thick, but not necessarily heavy. “Coming from someone who used to wear Hollister jeggings in middle and high school, these are a major upgrade,” she says.

A second fit tester, who is petite and wore a size 30, found them comfortable and flattering — a great choice for walking around the city or wearing to work, especially since the length seemed to work for her.

Size: 23–32 | Material: Organic cotton | Cut: High-rise, wide-leg

Best Wide-Leg, Runner-Up

Joe's Jeans The Mia High-Rise Wide Leg Jean

$200 at Amazon $198 at Nordstrom View on Joesjeans.com

These dark wash jeans have an undeniable ‘70s vibe, and they look and feel high-quality. Our fit tester who is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and curvy sized up in a 27 and was glad that she did. “When I first felt the material,” she says, “they reminded me of cheap Hollister jeans from the ‘00s. But after wearing them I began to really love the material.” She also compared them to her Levi’s, which are too stiff and not as flattering as this lighter, smoother feel.

A second tester loved these jeans on her petite and curvy frame, too. "I was worried because I'm short and curvy that they would swallow me, but they actually are quite flattering. They don't look too baggy or oversized and they look nice in the waist and hips," she says.

Size: 23–34 | Material: Cotton, elastane | Cut: High-rise, wide-leg

Best Horseshoe

EB Denim Frederic Jean

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Two fit testers weighed in on these high-quality, non-stretch jeans. One is 5 feet, 2 inches tall with an inverted triangle, athletic build — she wore them in a 25. Because there isn't a short inseam option, she cuffed the jeans to wear with short-heeled boots, and loved them for elevating her overall style, noting, “The jeans are super baggy but in a very chic and edgy way…I’ve never really liked carrot-shaped jeans and never in a million years thought that they would look good on me, but these are so, so cool!” Another option to tailor the length to a short frame? Tugging on the hidden drawstrings at the bottom of each pant leg.

Standing 5 feet, 6 inches tall with an athletic build, a second tester chose size 29 and also loved the shape of the jeans on her frame. “These jeans fit my body like the glass slipper fits Cinderella’s foot,” she says.

Size: 23–34 | Material: Cotton | Cut: High-rise barrel

Best Cropped Wide-Leg

Everlane The Way-High Sailor Jean

$128 at Everlane.com

Everlane’s Way-High Sailor jeans are comfortable and movable, but hold the weight and stiffness of high-quality denim. Offered in five washes and two inseam options (27.5 and 29.5 inches), they are made with regenerative cotton, which is less harmful to the environment but still sturdy enough not to fray after going through the wash.

A fit tester who is 5 feet, 6 inches tall with wide shoulders and broad hips wore size 27. “I love the fit and comfort of these jeans,” she says. “They are slimming and comfortable while still looking nice and refined. [The fit and wash are] very sophisticated, so it can be easily dressed up with heels or dressed down with sneakers," also noting that the pockets are deep, but slim so they lay flat and don’t add bulk.

Size: 23–33 | Material: Regenerative cotton, elastane | Cut: High-rise wide-leg crop

Best Boyfriend

GRLFRND Bella Low Rise Boyfriend

$225 at Revolve View on Fwrd.com

Two testers embraced the grunge look in these GRLFRND Bella jeans. They’re sturdy, yet soft to the touch, and because they're a looser fit, they offer great range and freedom of movement. They also hold their shape and structure throughout time and wash cycles, with no fraying, ripping, or signs of wear and tear.

The first tester, who is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and a size 24, ended up getting these jeans taken in at the waist for a more flattering and comfortable fit. Meanwhile, the 5-foot, 2-inch tall tester who wears a size 28/29 will likely get them hemmed to be a bit shorter and deemed them a great in-between "for a millennial who wants to be more Gen-Z but can’t commit to being fully on the low-rise train,” she summarizes.

Size: 23–32 | Material: Cotton | Cut: Slouchy, lower-rise

Best Low-Rise

Levi's Low Loose Women's Jeans

$108 at Amazon $108 at Nordstrom View on Levi.com

These heavyweight, structured jeans have very minimal stretch, which is great for those who love a rigid look. They also come in an extremely dark wash, if you’re looking to add a bit more sophistication to your wardrobe by way of a dark palette.

According to the fit tester, the jeans weren't super low-rise, falling about 1.5 inches below the belly button. The leg also felt wide, not like a true straight-leg style, a detail shoppers can consider if they have a strong preference.

Size: 23–34 | Material: Cotton | Cut: Low-rise, straight leg

Best for Curves

Loft Curvy Fresh Cut High Rise Slim Flare Jeans

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Both fit testers who spent time in these jeans (one is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and a size 28, and the other is 5 feet, 4 inches tall with an inverted triangle shape who tried size 32) reported maximum stretch in the material, which required washing after every couple of wears to try to “tighten up” the fabric to its original form. The first tester enjoyed the stretch and described it as forgiving and flattering for different figures.

“I would recommend these jeans for their quality and look, but I would caution [shoppers] to be sure to try them on before purchasing as it could be difficult to predict fit based on waist size alone," the second tester says. "These jeans, even though baggy already, did become even baggier while I was wearing them after only a few hours. If I were planning to buy these jeans, I would consider sizing down a size."

Size: 24–35/36 in Regular or Petite | Material: Cotton, polyester, and elastane | Cut: High-rise flare

Best Straight-Leg

Madewell The ’90s Straight Jean

$128 at Nordstrom $128 at Madewell.com $128 at Zappos

These non-stretch jeans from Madewell are right on trend and allow for a shoe moment at an ankle-grazing height. A 5-foot, 3-inch tall fit tester with a curvy shape wore them in a size 28 and appreciated how warm they kept her while ice skating. She compared them to her favorite jeans from Agolde, clarifying that these are thicker and more rigid but also feel like better quality than what she owns from Zara.

And while a plus-size fit tester who wore an 18W was apprehensive about the high rise on her short waist, she actually loved them. The pants hit her near the belly button, and despite the lack of stretch, kept her pretty comfortable for a full day at the office.

Size: 23–33 in petite, plus, standard, tall, or taller | Material: Cotton, elastane | Cut: High-waist straight-leg

Best Flare

Mother The Weekender Fray

$155 at Shopbop.com View on Motherdenim.com $193 at Neiman Marcus

If you’re not about stiff denim and love a flare that allows for a shoe moment, these jeans are likely perfect for you. Our 5-foot, 2-inch tall fit tester with an hourglass shape is a size 26 and usually has trouble finding flattering jeans that accommodate her wider hips. However, she called these the Goldilocks of jeans: not too thick, not too thin — just right. “I have gotten so many compliments on my shape in these jeans and my best friends all agreed that they make my butt look crazy good,” she says. “I look for reasons to wear them and have even debated wearing them while working from home, which is saying something.”

Size: 23–34 | Material: Cotton, lyocell, polyester, elastane | Cut: High-rise flare

Best Flare, Runner-Up

Frame Le Easy Flare

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These jeans come in four washes and are listed as a bestselling resort jean. And given the thin material, we agree that the style is best suited for summer months.

Even in terms of fit, the shorter inseam is meant for sandal-friendly wear, although a 5-foot, 7-inch tall fit tester who is curvy and wore a size 30 says the short height made her feel a bit self-conscious. “I think because this jean has a raw hem, they could have left them longer and had the wearer cut them to the correct length,” she suggests. However, a second petite tester found them to be the perfect length, even without a heel, for her 5-foot, 3-inch frame.

Size: 23–34 | Material: Organic cotton, cotton, recycled polyester, elastane | Cut: High-rise flare

Best Cigarette

NYDJ Marilyn Straight Jeans

$75 at Amazon $99 at Nordstrom View on Nydj.com

These jeans, which have a stretch waist and hug the thighs, then flare out a touch at the ankles, are made for women seeking comfort and stretch. A fit tester at 5 feet, 9 inches with an hourglass shape wore them in a size 8 Tall and found that they gave off “mom jean vibes" without the typical rigidity. "I think there are chicer jeans out there, but if you are looking for comfy jeans to work from home in, these are just fine," she says.

Another petite and plus-sized fit tester (who is 5 feet, 3 inches and wore a 14 Petite) loved the way the jeans "contoured" her body, likely thanks to the high stretch content.

Size: 00–18 in Regular, Tall, Petite, or Plus | Material: Cotton, elastomultiester, Lycra elastane | Cut: Straight-leg

Best Cropped Straight-Leg

PAIGE Cindy High Rise Ankle Straight Jeans

$187 at Amazon $161 at Bloomingdales View on Paige.com

Available in six washes, The Cindy is Paige’s bestselling straight-leg fit. A 5-foot, 5-inch tall fit tester with a curvy shape wore a size 32 in the style after sizing up, so they may run a bit small. She also reported that they’re skintight, but certainly maintain top-of-the-line details such as a frayed hem and lived-in wash. Overall, she rated them very well: “I like the way they fit me — they feel tailored, but also laid-back and cool," she says.

On petite frames, the style proved equally lovable, with a second tester having worn them with everything from oversized button-downs and T-shirts to chunky sweaters. (The shoe picks varied just as much.) "I’m not usually one to buy straight-leg jeans, typically opting for a skinny silhouette instead, and this pair completely converted me," she says.

Size: 23–34 | Material: Cotton, polyester, spandex | Cut: High-rise ankle straight

Best Cropped Bootcut

Pistola Lennon High Rise Cropped Bootcut Jeans

$150 at Amazon $138 at Nordstrom View on Pistoladenim.com

Pistola’s Lennon is equipped with a shark bite hem and light distressing throughout. A 5-foot, 1-inch tall fit tester with a curvy pear shape was in between a size 30 and 31 but tested the 30 for wear. She felt the jeans did not come to the proper length and were a bit long, thereby making her appear shorter and wider. “The wash is too light in my opinion, and certainly for someone my height it ends up being a very awkward length that requires alterations to become ‘cropped’ as it appears on the model.” While her rating wasn't stellar overall, a second tester who is the same height and a size 28 with a pear-shaped figure found them much more appealing — so you could chalk it up to preference.

And for those who aren't petite, the above-ankle length allows for a great shoe moment.

Size: 24–33 | Material: Cotton, polyester, elasterell | Cut: High-rise cropped bootcut

Best on Amazon

BlankNYC The Franklin Straight Denim Jeans

$69 at Amazon

Shoppable on Amazon, these jeans are great in a pinch, when you're looking for something super-comfortable and thick enough to keep you warm in low temperatures. Testers found the quality and construction to be great, with no fraying or damage after wash and wear.

A fit tester who is 5 feet, 7 inches tall with a curvy hourglass figure wore a size 31, but ultimately regretted not sizing down. Comparing them to the Levi’s Ribcage jeans, she confirmed that this rise feels much higher. “I would recommend these jeans to someone looking for a very high rise, with a decent amount of stretch,” she wrote. “However, I wouldn’t recommend these jeans for someone who is below 5 feet, 5 inches, or has a short torso.” These jeans do stretch and loosen throughout the day, too, so if you don’t love the overly baggy look, you should skip them.

Size: 24–31 | Material: Organic cotton, spandex | Cut: High-rise, straight-leg

Best Dark Wash

Rag & Bone Harlow Full Length Straight Mid-Rise Vintage Stretch Jean

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These vintage stretch jeans are mid-rise and are made to complement a structured fit. While our fit tester felt they were a bit long in the leg (she’s 5 feet, 2 inches tall with a curvy pear shape, and wore a size 32), the slight stretch in the denim helps them cater to a better all-around fit. “I loved how comfortable they were in my legs and how soft they were when they first arrived,” with the caveat that she wouldn't recommend them to someone over the largest size, as they run a little small.

Size: 23–32 | Material: Cotton, elastane | Cut: Mid-rise, straight-leg

Best Shaping

Spanx Flare Jeans

$148 at Amazon $148 at Nordstrom $148 at Spanx

These flare jeans from Spanx are for anyone seeking compression without the “jegging” look. Our fit tester who is 5 feet, 4 inches tall with an hourglass shape wore a size L Petite, which is her normal size. “Since I’m used to compression, I appreciated the ‘hug’ these pants gave me. These were comfortable enough to wear [regularly]," she says. "My only critique would be that I wished they were about 1 inch higher, when I sat down the top would roll, so I believe if they were just a smidge higher that wouldn’t have happened.”

A plus-sized tester of the same height (who took a size 2X Petite) agreed, noting that the standard length was about 4 inches too long, and the petite length was also at least 2 inches too long for her liking.

Size: XS–3X in Regular, Petite, or Tall | Material: Cotton, polyester, Lycra elastane | Cut: High-rise flare