I Tried On Every Best-Selling Pair of White Jeans and Ranked These 7 Highest

There's a reason why white jeans never leave my rotation (yes, even in the winter months), but come summer, they really up their airtime. Dressed up with kitten heels for a night out, tucked in with a button-down for the office, or kept casual under an easy tee and flip-flops, they're a closet classic that's effortless and polished in equal measure. Every editor on our team will tell you the same thing: they're a piece worth investing in for the long haul.

The tricky part is finding the right fit, since white denim comes down to personal taste more than most. With that in mind, I spent the past few weeks trying on every best-selling pair I could get my hands on to make the search easier for you. From straight-leg to baggy to barrel, I've narrowed it down to the seven that impressed me most. Keep scrolling to see the seven chic pairs that stood out to me for a number of reasons, including their fit, quality, and style. If you're looking to get yourself a new pair (or two) then don't miss out on these below.

Favorite White Jeans at a Glance

• Best High-Waisted Jeans: Rùadh Quinn Jeans ($580)
• Best Mid-Rise Jeans: Levi's 501 '90s Jeans ($98)
• Best Wide-Leg Jeans: Agolde Ren Jeans ($238)
• Best Low-Rise Jeans: Khy Low-Rise Classic Jeans ($168)
• Best Baggy Jeans: Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy ($238)
• Best Cropped Jeans: Zara Ankle Relaxed Mid-Rise Jeans ($60)
• Best Barrel Jeans: Levi's Baggy Dad Barrel Jeans ($110)

For reference, I am 5'6" and usually wear a size 28.

Best Straight-Leg

Rùadh Quinn Jeans

I'd been dying to try jeans from Rùadh since designer Jac Cameron launched the line in 2024 after sharpening her skills at labels like Calvin Klein and AYR, and once I got myself into a pair of the Quinn Jeans it was immediately clear to me why the brand is getting so much insider attention. The denim is thick and structured—enough to hold its shape throughout the mid-thigh and lower leg without feeling restrictive which gives the jeans, and anything you'd wear them with, an overall very polished silhouette. The length falls just past the ankle, perfect for styling with heels and flats alike and the hammered gold button on the fly lends a beautiful finish. I could immediately see myself wearing these over and over again.

Material: 100% Japanese cotton

Sizes: 23–32

Type of rise: High-rise

Pros: Great quality and premium button closure

Cons: Pricey

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Best Mid-Rise Jeans

Levi's 501 90s Jeans

If you love vintage-inspired jeans as much as I do, the Levi's 501 90s jeans need to be on your radar. They're a mid-rise straight-leg shape that features a slightly looser fit through your hip and thigh with a little bagginess throughout the leg. This is definitely more of an ivory/ecru color rather than bright white, which I've come to prefer for a little variation in my summer wardrobe. It's non-stretch and has a cool vintage feel, especially when they loosen ever so slightly after the first few wears. But best of all, it's great value for its price, clocking in at under $100.

Material: 100% cotton

Sizes: 23–34

Type of rise: Mid Rise

Pros: Good value for money

Cons: A little big at the hip

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Best Wide-Leg Jeans

Agolde Ren Jeans

Agolde is one of my favorite denim brands, and since I didn't have a white pair in my wardrobe from them yet, I knew I had to try a pair. The Pinch Waist High-Waist Straight-Leg jeans are one of my all-time favorites, but this time I decided to try the Ren style, and it did not disappoint. Incredibly comfortable and soft, these lighter weight jeans sit high on the waist and have a true wide-leg silhouette giving them a classic and polished look. While some find that Agolde jeans can run large, these fit fairly true to size but are a tad long when I tried them on with flats, but you can easily hem them to the right spot for your height.

Material: 100% regenerative cotton

Sizes: 23–34

Type of rise: High rise

Pros: Incredibly comfortable, soft, and flattering

Cons: Slightly too long with flats

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Best Baggy Jeans

Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Jeans

If you like your baggy jeans to be relaxed but not sloppy-looking (a hard one to balance, trust me), then the Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy pair are likely the style for you. They have volume in all the right places while still being fitted enough around the waist and hips to keep the overall outfit looking polished and elevated. I paired them with flat thong sandals and liked where they fell on the foot, although I think with a pair of heels the jeans would lose that pooling effect that makes baggy denim look so effortless.

Material: 100% cotton

Sizes: 23–34

Type of rise: Mid-rise

Pros: Super soft and light; button fly

Cons: Need to size up for a longer hemline

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Best Low-Rise Jeans

Khy Classic Low-Rise

I was influenced to buy these jeans as soon as I saw our branded content senior fashion editor Anneliese Henderson in a pair of the dark-blue wash. They're a true baggy shape that sites very low on the hips with an oversized and relaxed fit. The silhouette is unmistakably '90s, and reminded me of a Phoebe Philo pair of white denim that I spotted on Rosie Huntington-Whiteley albeit for a four-digit price. I love how low on the waist they sit without being too tight, but I I recommend heeding the advice of the product listing and sizing down—I took my regular size 28 and felt they had too much volume and length, but would be perfect in the 27.

Material: 100% cotton

Sizes: 23–34; 16W-20W

Type of rise: Low-rise

Pros: Trend-forward

Cons: Need to size down

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Best Cropped Jeans

Zara Mid-Rise Ankle Relaxed Jeans

In summer, I love a cropped silhouette that I can slip on with easy slide sandals and a little tee. Zara's ZW Collection Ankle Relaxed Mid-Rise jeans do not disappoint. The silhouette is incredibly flattering—high-waisted with the perfect-size wide-relaxed crop. They're structured but comfortable, and versatile. I particularly like the side seaming along the leg that gives them a bit of interest, and the fact that they're not a true cropped jean, they hit only slightly above the ankle which is my personal preference. Zara's ZW Collection line has some of the best quality pieces on the site and has always been a go-to for reliable and cool pieces at a relatively affordable price point, and I think this pair in particular is good value for money.

Material: 100% organically grown cotton

Sizes: 25-32

Type of rise: High-waisted

Pros: Affordable price point

Cons: Not a true crop (but I didn't mind)

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Best Barrel Jeans

Levi’s Baggy Dad Barrel Jeans

If you're looking for a barrel-shaped pair that is as comfortable as it is chic, then Levi's Baggy Dad Barrel jeans are the pair to try. They're a more relaxed and baggy take on a classic barrel jeans and because of that, I found them much easier to style than some other barrel shapes that are more exaggerated. They sit on top of the hips with a mid rise and zipped closure and while they are 100% cotton, the material is softer and lighter feeling than the thick denim of the Levi's 501 90s, making them great for summer.

Material: 100% cotton

Sizes: 24–32

Type of rise: Mid-waisted

Pros: Lightweight

Cons: May need to size up for a baggier look

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