25 Best Wide-Leg Jeans to Shop for Fall 2024

Best Classic Wide-Leg Jeans

Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean

Best Classic Wide-Leg Jeans

Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean

“When I’m going for classic denim, [this] is my go-to pair of jeans, since they can be worn with anything to complete an outfit,” Lee said. Madewell’s Perfect Vintage Jeans are also a Bazaar editor favorite, and this version is currently available in standard, plus, petite, and tall sizes.

Sizes: 23–33

What reviewers are saying: “I’m wearing these jeans as I’m writing this review and these are just the cutest. They are the perfect length, and the wide-leg is just right without being too wide.”

Best Mid-Weight Wide-Leg Jeans

Citizens of Humanity Paloma High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Best Mid-Weight Wide-Leg Jeans

Citizens of Humanity Paloma High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Here’s an option with the streamlined leg, plus a mid-weight feel and the classic five pockets. They’ll feel just like you’ve owned them for years on the first wear.

Sizes: 23–33

Best Stretch Wide-Leg Jean

Good American Good Waist Palazzo Jeans

Best Stretch Wide-Leg Jean

Good American Good Waist Palazzo Jeans

Ultra-soft and just a little stretchy, Good American’s jeans feel as close as denim can get to a comfy lounge pant.

Sizes: 00–30

What reviewers are saying: “As promised the waist is genuinely above the belly button with zero gap in the waist. Although fitted through the hip, the thigh are very relaxed. Flares never flatter my figure, but these jeans certainly do. Appreciate the thoughtful design and would purchase in other colors or fabric. Please don’t alter the length, they are perfection.”

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Best White Wide-Leg Jeans

Banana Republic High-Rise Wide-Leg Cropped Jean

Best White Wide-Leg Jeans

Banana Republic High-Rise Wide-Leg Cropped Jean

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Here’s a pair of white jeans that’ll make you forget any “rules” about when to wear light denim. The pleats along the front have the elevated air of a work trouser, meaning you can easily wear them to the office with a thick cream turtleneck and suede ankle boots in the fall.

Sizes: 00–20

What reviewers are saying: “These jeans are so comfortable and cool for the summer and fall months! I wore these jeans upon arrival!”

Best Puddle Wide-Leg Jeans

J.Crew Point Sur Puddle Jean

Best Puddle Wide-Leg Jeans

J.Crew Point Sur Puddle Jean

This pair was inspired by jeans the J.Crew team discovered at the Rose Bowl Flea Market in Los Angeles. You can see and feel the vintage inspirations in the 100 percent cotton fabric and exaggerated wide leg.

Sizes: 23–37

What reviewers are saying: “Omg! I love these jeans! The style is so cool and it’s a very heavy denim so it falls so nicely! They do run big (on purpose I think). I’m normally a 29 in JCrew denim- ended up with 27 in these!”

Best Featherweight Wide-Leg Jeans

Rag & Bone Featherweight Sofie Jeans

Best Featherweight Wide-Leg Jeans

Rag & Bone Featherweight Sofie Jeans

Most denim is heavy and rigid, but this wide-leg pair lives up to its name with a light, airy fabrication. The faded wash and oversize style create a relaxed look that feels almost practiced.

Sizes: 23–34

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Best Extra High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Frame Sailor Snap High-Waist Wide-Leg Jeans

Best Extra High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Frame Sailor Snap High-Waist Wide-Leg Jeans

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A cinched-in high waistband exaggerates the look of a wide leg even more. This top-rated pair by Frame reaches a rib-cage-skimming height accentuated by chic sailor buttons.

Sizes: 23–34

What reviewers are saying: “I love the shape and fit of these pants. They’re comfortable and stylish.”

Best Pleated Wide-Leg Jeans

Nili Lotan Flora Trouser Jeans

Best Pleated Wide-Leg Jeans

Nili Lotan Flora Trouser Jeans

For a sophisticated, tailored pair, look no further than Nili Lotan’s jeans. The pleated detailing leads way to a trouser silhouette that is just begging to have a crisp blouse tucked into it.

Sizes: 24–30

Best Wide-Leg Cargo Jeans

Alice + Olivia Cay High-Rise Wide-Leg Cargo Jeans

Best Wide-Leg Cargo Jeans

Alice + Olivia Cay High-Rise Wide-Leg Cargo Jeans

The cargo trend is so hot, it’s even found its way into the jean space. This pair features an abundance of pockets for convenient storage.

Sizes: 23–32

What reviewers are saying: “Love these! Beautifully constructed, soft material and fits great. The wash is just perfect: darker on top and fading to lighter at bottom. The pockets don’t stick out so you don’t feel bulky.”

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Best Wide-Leg Jeans for Work

Joe’s Jeans The Kate High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Best Wide-Leg Jeans for Work

Joe’s Jeans The Kate High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

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With front welt pockets, these jeans put a little trouser-like twist on the classic wide-leg. With a laid-back fit as well, this pair is ideal for casual Fridays.

Sizes: 23–34

Best Non-Blue Wide-Leg Jeans

Free People We the Free Electric Feels Dropped Wide-Leg Jeans

Best Non-Blue Wide-Leg Jeans

Free People We the Free Electric Feels Dropped Wide-Leg Jeans

Not at jeans are blue jeans. In fact, some of the best wide-leg jeans come in different washes. A vintage khaki is perfect for fall, paired with easy mules and a cashmere sweater.

Sizes: 23–34

What reviewers are saying: “Has side buttons to adjust the fit. Just really cute details. They were a little long for me with sandals so I had them hemmed—my investment into these pants that I will wear for a long time to come. Love!”

Best Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

AG Low-Slung Wide-Leg Palazzo Jeans

Best Low-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

AG Low-Slung Wide-Leg Palazzo Jeans

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With each wear, AG’s jeans get softer and stretchier until they fit like they were made specifically for you. This pair proves that a vintage palazzo-cut leg and a low-rise waist are a surprisingly great match.

Sizes: 23–32

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Best Extra Wide-Leg Jeans

Reformation Iggy Super Wide-Leg Slouch Jeans

Best Extra Wide-Leg Jeans

Reformation Iggy Super Wide-Leg Slouch Jeans

Go wider than wide-leg with these relaxed jeans. Reformation will take care of all alterations for free, just to ensure the fit is exactly how you want it.

Sizes: 23–31

Best Wide-Leg Jeans for Everyday

Favorite Daughter The Masha High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Best Wide-Leg Jeans for Everyday

Favorite Daughter The Masha High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans

Meet the Favorite Pant’s denim twin. Favorite Daughter’s jeans combine a rib-cage-grazing rise with the slightest bit of stretch. This is a pair you can—and will—want to wear all day.

Sizes: 22–34

Best Loose Wide-Leg Jeans

Re/Done Loose Long Jeans

Best Loose Wide-Leg Jeans

Re/Done Loose Long Jeans

Once your standard pairs are sorted, branch out into wide-leg jeans with a little more personality. First up? Re/Done’s wide-leg, high-rise pair with a baggy, loose fit. The nonstretch denim will mold more closely to your shape with each wear.

Sizes: 23–32

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Most Comfortable Wide-Leg Jeans

Mother The Tomcat Roller

Most Comfortable Wide-Leg Jeans

Mother The Tomcat Roller

You may have seen Mother’s Tomcat Jean in Bazaar’s denim edits before, but only because they’re that comfortable (and celebrity-approved). This pair is just short enough to spotlight a strong pair of leather ankle boots, but still has the long lines and movement of a trouser jean.

Sizes: 23–34

What reviewers are saying: “I love a wide leg jean and these are super cute in a good wash[.]”

Best Affordable Wide-Leg Jeans

Warp + Weft NCE Wide-Leg

Best Affordable Wide-Leg Jeans

Warp + Weft NCE Wide-Leg

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Warp + Weft’s take on the cropped wide-leg is one of Ahmed’s favorites, and it’s also available up to a size 24. This style is a “casual yet sophisticated wide-leg with a gently sculpting high-rise fit,” she said.

Sizes: 14–24

What reviewers are saying: “These jeans are flattering and fit my frame well... The quality is exceptional and so luxurious with the fabric and the color.”

Best Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans for Petites

Toteme Organic Cotton Crop Flare Wide-Leg Jeans

Best Cropped Wide-Leg Jeans for Petites

Toteme Organic Cotton Crop Flare Wide-Leg Jeans

All sizes and heights can wear wide-leg jeans, but some pairs are more suited to some heights than others. This pair is a winner for petite women, according to reviews like the one ahead.

Sizes: 25–32

What reviewers are saying: “I’m 5'3" and have been on the search for the perfect wide leg jean, bonus if they don’t need hemming. [...] These are perfect, my teenage daughter even complimented me on them. I size up one size to a 27 in Toteme denim. So cute!”

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Best Faded Wide-Leg Jeans

DL1961 Hepburn Wide-Leg High-Rise Vintage

Best Faded Wide-Leg Jeans

DL1961 Hepburn Wide-Leg High-Rise Vintage

Looking for work outfit ideas that include fall denim? Bazaar editors have been showing up to the office in DL1961’s Hepburn Jeans with layered sweaters and oversize blazers. The wash is just faded enough to feel like vintage, but the slight stretch in the fabric is so modern.

Sizes: 23–34

What reviewers are saying: “Love the high waist. These are a classic timeless style of pant that will always be in style, no matter what the in/out lists say. I will wear them with a nice top and western belt and boots for fall.”

Best Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans

Everlane The Baggy Jean

Best Baggy Wide-Leg Jeans

Everlane The Baggy Jean

An under-$150 price tag is just the first of many winning qualities possessed by this Everlane pair. The fit is fluid, from the waistband to the floor-grazing pant leg, in every single size.

Sizes: 23–33

What reviewers are saying: “I’ve tried a few baggy jeans before and these are near perfect, flattering cut while being loose and comfortable.”

Halie LeSavage is the fashion commerce editor at Harper's BAZAAR. Her style reporting covers everything from reviewing the best designer products to profiling emerging brands and designers. Previously, she was the founding retail writer at Morning Brew and a fashion associate at Glamour.

Gaby Keiderling is a freelance writer, working on fashion, lifestyle, travel, and sports features.

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