Getty Images
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 jeggings.
Below, we round up the best jeans for curvy women, short women and those who need to purchase their first pair of maternity jeans.
1. Levi’s Wedgie Straight Fit Jeans
Inspired by vintage Levi’s jeans, the Wedgie Fit was created with the intention of shaping your bum and hugging your hips and waist. When this style was first released in 2016, it instantly sold out worldwide with many dubbing them a new and improved alternative to the elusive Levi’s 501’s.
Brand name: Levi’s
Jean type: High-rise straight leg
Price: $139.95
Shop: Levis.com.au
2. Reformation High & Skinny Jean
These skinny jeans come with just the right amount of stretch to make them uber comfortable, while hugging in all the right places. Plus, they’re affordable and sustainable.
Brand name: Reformation
Jean type: Skinny
Price: Approx. $136
Shop: Reformation.com
3. RE/DONE Originals High-Rise Stove Pipe Straight-Leg Jeans
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.
Brand name: RE/DONE
Jean type: High-rise straight-leg
Price: $345
Shop: Net-a-porter.com
4. Everlane The Cheeky Straight Jean
With 1737 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.”
Brand name: Everlane
Jean type: High-rise straight leg
Price: $94
Shop: Everlane.com
5. Madewell Curvy High Waist Skinny Jeans
American brand Madewell has become famous for its denim offering, but none more so than its curvy range. One reviewer writes that the jeans are “incredible” – “they are supportive and sturdy. They are stretchy enough to be comfortable and supportive. Best of all, they smooth out my love handles, and the pockets make my butt look great. They really smooth my body and make it look fantastic, and I would recommend these to anyone with love handles like me.”
Brand name: Madewell
Jean type: High-rise skinny jeans
Price: $200
Shop: Madewell.com
6. Acne Studio Jeans Peg High-Rise Skinny Jeans
Acne Studio jeans have long been a go-to for any denim lover. Their jeans are a thicker fabric with less stretch and are perfect for those with a bit of height.
Brand name: Acne Studios
Jean type: High-rise skinny jeans
Price: $300
Shop: Net-a-porter.com
7. Nobody Denim Charlotte High-Rise Straight-Leg Jean
The creators of the Cult Skinny Jeans (which almost every fashion girl owns) released a high-rise straight leg jean, which immediately popped to the top of our wish lists.
Brand name: Nobody Denim
Jean type: High-rise straight-leg
Price: $305
Shop: Modaoperandi.com
8. Frame Denim Le Color Cropped Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans
Found: the perfect skinny jean. These babies come with enough stretch to keep you comfortable, but still hold their shape, plus, the crop is perfect for wear with both heels, flats and sandals.
Brand name: Frame Denim
Jean type: Mid-rise skinny jeans
Price: $288
Shop: Net-a-porter.com
9. Wrangler Drew Jeans
Wrangler has long been a wardrobe staple of Australians everywhere, and there’s a good reason for it. Wrangler jeans fit perfectly and will last the distance. Their Drew style, in particular, is still selling out everywhere.
Brand name: Wrangler
Jean type: mid-rise straight leg
Price: $159.95
Shop: Wrangler.com.au
10. Bassike High Rise Wide Jean
If you don’t own something by Bassike, are you even Australian? The iconic Aussie label is renowned for creating basics you’ll want to wear all day long, very much including their denim.
Brand name: Bassike
Jean type: High-rise
Price: $360
Shop: Bassike.com
11. Topshop MOTO Washed Mom Jeans
Topshop has always been the number one high street brand when it comes to denim and with these mom jeans, they totally nailed the brief. They’re comfortable, on trend and affordable.
Brand name: Topshop
Jean type: Mom jeans
Price: $84.95
Shop: Theiconic.com.au
12. Frame Le Palazzo High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
For those after a wider leg, look no further than Frame, whose Le Palazzo jeans are modelled on the exact ’70s cut that made the style so popular.
Brand name: Frame
Jean type: High-rise wide-leg
Price: $353
Shop: Net-a-porter.com
13. Levi’s Ribcage Jeans
Inspired by the iconic Levi‘s 501 jean, Levi’s latest offering, the Ribcage 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.
Brand name: Levi’s
0Jean type: High-rise straight leg
Price: $149
Shop: Levis.com.au
14. Abrand A ’94 High Slim Jeans
Created in Melbourne, Abrand jeans have long been one of the country’s most beloved creators of denim. Last year, even Beyonce got in on the hype, wearing the brand’s A High Relaxed Short multiple times. If it’s good enough for a queen…
Brand name: A Brand
Jean type: High-rise straight leg
Price: $99
1Shop: Theiconic.com.au
15. Topshop Under The Bump Mom Jeans
For those growing a tiny human inside them, the options for stylish maternity jeans are limited. Many brands only offer the option of skinny jeans, so Topshop’s on trend mom jean style are a rare find. Stock up while you can!
Brand name: Topshop
Jean type: Maternity mom jeans
Price: $71
Shop: Topshop.com
This article originally appeared on marie claire
Related stories
Native ad body.
Native ad body.
The Coolest Ear Piercing Combos To Try Now
The Best Retro Fashions To Get Nostalgic Over
Your Y2K Style Staples Sorted
Native ad body.
