This Trendless Jeans Style Is a Must: 22 Pairs You'll Wear Year After Year
If you're not interested in something super high-waisted but also don't want a particularly low option (sorry, low-rise lovers!), mid-rise jeans may become your go-to. They're a no-fail option that will never go out of style. Mid-rise jeans offer a variety of silhouettes, from classic straight to trendier barrel jeans. Add a pair to your current wardrobe, and you'll be reaching for them more than you think.
To showcase the best mid-rise jeans, we scrolled through our favorite sites, including Nordstrom and Shopbop, to uncover the standout styles. Below, you'll find a range, including light-wash picks, distressed options, and more. Keep scrolling to shop.
Top 5 Mid-Rise Jeans for Women
- Best Overall: Levi's 501 90s Jeans ($98)
- Best Barrel Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch Mid Rise Barrel Jeans ($90)
- Best Straight-Leg Jeans: Madewell The '90s Straight Mid-Rise Jeans ($110)
- Best Baggy Jeans: Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Mid Rise Slouchy Jeans ($90)
- Best Wide-Leg Jeans: Reformation Greta Super Stretch Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans ($168)
If you're able to splurge, Khaite's denim has proved to be worth the investment.
Customer Review: "This denim checks all the boxes: comfort, style, wash, rise… it's really that good! I get compliments every time I wear it. The only thing to be aware of is it runs super big. I normally wear a 26 (5'4", 115), and the 24 fit perfectly. I also tried the petite 25 at first, but the petite sizing did not fit well. I will stick with the regular sizes from now on. I was so impressed; I bought the same jean in the whitewash.!"
Customer Review: "I love these jeans, so comfortable and versatile. this is my second pair and my favorite style of Abercrombie jeans. I'm waiting for more washes to become available. It's the perfect amount of baggy, not too loose not too tight the fit is perfect."
How We Picked the Best Mid-Rise Jeans for Women
When compiling this list of the best mid-rise jeans for women, we considered Who What Wear reviews and editor-approved styles, customer reviews, celebrity endorsement, hype on social media, and whether an item was so in demand it's currently out of stock. Then, we solidified our list, looking at what pairs of jeans stood the test of time despite fleeting trends. We also tried on the top pairs to ensure we provided our readers with an authentic review.
Why Trust Who What Wear
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This story was published at an earlier date and has since then been updated.
After interning at Who What Wear in 2019, Yusra Siddiqui found her way to the team after graduating with a fashion media degree. She's also spent time writing and working for publications such as Fashionista, Coveteur, Nylon, and Allure. When she's on the job, she's perusing runway shows, analyzing the latest social media trends, and diving deep into all things Gen Z-related.
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