The 16 Best Wide Leg Jeans for Women in 2022
As the skinny jeans debate between Millennials and Gen Z continues, we’re stepping in, not to take sides, but to sing the praises of one of our favorite varieties of denim: the wide leg jean. Yes, wide-leg pants are inherently comfortable — a surefire way to slip into post-pandemic denim — but they’re also a great match for your back-to-work blazers, boots, and skinny tops. Don’t know where to start? Look no further than these wide leg styles.
The skyscraper
High waisted jeans can still “ride up” on occasion. Pair it with a chunky boot to elongate your legs and a cropped cut cable knit sweater to accentuate your midsection.
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Shop High Rise Wide Leg Jeans
MOTHER High Rise Wide Leg
NILI LOTAN Florence distressed high-rise flared jeans
Totême Flair Wide Leg High Waisted Denim
Lafayette 148 New York Wyckoff high-rise wide-leg jeans
STAUD high-waisted wide-leg jeans
Veronica Beard Crosbie Wide Leg Jeans
The cropped
Pair wide leg cropped jeans with your favorite casual tee or sweatshirt. To add sneakers or slides for an easy-to-ride set around town.
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Shop wide leg cropped jeans
AGOLDE high-rise cropped jeans
7 FOR ALL MANKIND Alexa – Alexa high-rise wide-leg cropped jeans
3×1 flared jeans
Rachel Comey Absolute Wide Leg Denim Pants
Goldsign high-rise cropped jeans
Zara wide buttoned jeans
The baggy
Baggy jeans don’t have to read grunge (unless you want to). Combined with a cardigan or a blazer, you will feel polished and completely cool.
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Shop Loose Wide Leg Jeans
& Other Stories Treasure Fit Jeans
Raey Baggy Boyfriend Jeans
Wide wide Balenciaga jeans
Palazzo Frame Le Baggy Jeans
GRLFRND Wide leg jeans
L’Autre Chose Wide Leg Denim
Distress
Pair strategically ripped or stonewashed jeans with a feminine-looking floaty blouse for a toned down take on the trend.
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