The 10 Best Boyfriend Jeans of 2024
Don't Let Their Relaxed Vibe Fool You — Boyfriend Jeans Can Be One of the Most Difficult Denim Items to Shop For. Finding the Perfect Pair Means Finding Just...
Don't let their relaxed vibe fool you — boyfriend jeans can be one of the most difficult denim items to shop for. Finding the perfect pair means finding just the right blend of fit, texture, and wash, which can sometimes feel impossible. Still, even with all these variables at play, our experts agree that finding the perfect boyfriend jeans is more of an art than a science. But with brands offering more size ranges, fits, and washes than ever before, the task of finding your perfect pair means kissing lots of frogs to find your denim-clad prince.
That's why, with the help of some fashion experts, InStyle took on the task of finding the best boyfriend jeans for every body, budget, and style, whether you love the Y2K-inspired low-rise fits or the universally flattering high-rise. See below to find your new favorite pair of denim.
Best Overall
Good American Good 90's Jeans
Good American
What We Love: They have that nostalgic 90’s appeal to them.
What We Don’t Love: With an inseam of 32 inches, it might be too long for petite women.
The perfect boyfriend jeans should look like you stole it directly from a man’s closet, only cinched in at the waist to fit a feminine figure — and these Good American jeans do just that. Baggy from hip to hem, the slouched pants have that classic ‘90’s appeal to them, including a bit of distressing around the waistline, which, by the way, has been fitted for curvy girls to create a gap-free waistline. The pants are described as rigid, but the lyocell included in the fabrication keeps things soft and flexible, giving you more freedom with movements than a typical 100 percent cotton pair. You also won’t notice any stiffness thanks to the nature of the loose-fitted makeup. The longer length (32 inches to be exact) that bunches around the angles makes them more relaxed and ideal for both sneakers and heels (although perhaps slightly too long for petite women).
Size: 00–30 | Materials: Cotton, lyocell | Colors: 1
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Best Budget
Universal Thread Boyfriend Jeans
Target
What We Love: Despite the affordable price, the denim feels high-quality.
What We Don’t Love: Their striped nature makes them more difficult to style in everyday settings.
"Target's Universal Thread is basically Rachel Comey without the price tag," says Amy Leverton, trend consultant and author of Denim: Street Style, Vintage, Obsession. The low budget denim features many high-end-looking styles to give your outfit an extra oomph, like patched and topstitched knees but at a fraction of the price.
Unlike other affordable pairs that contain a high percentage of spandex, these only feature a mere two percent; jeans with a lot of spandex can cause a pair to lose their shape over time, but many prefer it to get a better fit, especially over curves. With such a small amount of spandex included, this pair has just enough to ensure a comfortable fit, while maintaining that rigid denim look.
Size: 00–20 | Materials: Cotton | Colors: 1
