Even as a denim lover, I find shopping for jeans daunting, arduous, and, frankly, annoying. I’m in the camp that prefers shopping in person, especially for bottoms, but when I am shopping online, I always lean on my team to let me know what’s working and what’s not. There are so many denim brands out there, but few actually offer high-quality, well-fitting straight-leg jeans for everyday wear, which is why I asked my stylish colleagues what denim brands they’re wearing.
When I schlep my way into the city to the office from my quiet Brooklyn neighborhood, I notice a wide variety of cool jeans my coworkers are wearing. They have different body types and personal styles, yet they all manage to find straight-leg jeans that fit them perfectly. Obviously, they’re also all shopping experts working at Who What Wear, so I had to compile all their favorite brands to shop for the best straight-leg jeans. Keep scrolling to learn all six of the top denim brands for straight-leg jeans.
Eliza Huber, Associate Editorial Director
"Citizens of Humanity makes the only new jeans I'll wear. (Typically, I'm a vintage 501s loyalist.) The fit and style is always so modern yet classic, from the Zurie to the Blaine."
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Audry Hiaoui, Associate Shopping Editor
"I recently wrote about how I didn't own a single pair of jeans until my colleagues convinced me to finally get a pair of Levi's 501 '90s. Skirts and dresses have always felt more 'me,' but Levi's are my go-to for timeless straight-leg jeans."
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Alyssa Brascia, Associate Beauty Editor
"I love that [Good American's jeans] are soft and stretchy because I love being comfortable in jeans, and jeans are rarely comfortable (lol). And the brand's sizes are great for anyone with even a bit of curves. I usually deal with gapping in the waist, which works fine with a baggy jean (I'll pull them down to wear a little low-rise in that case), but these are meant to fit—and boy do they fit! Now that straight-leg jeans are a bit more 'back,' I'll probably dust them back off this fall. I bought them in 2019, and they've been a worthy investment, seeing as I've never been able to let them go (even when they weren't cool, per se)."
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Kristen Nichols, Associate Director
"Levi's will forever be the gold standard when it comes to denim. Its 501 Originals are the blueprint for all great straight-leg jeans."
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Allyson Payer, Senior Editor
"My go-to brand is Agolde and has been for years. It has the coolest fits and washes and a great mix of classic and trendier styles. Whether you're looking for an ankle-length pair, longline style, a slimmer one, or a more relaxed one, high-rise or low-rise, you will find it via Agolde. The Valen Jeans are probably the most-worn pair in my entire denim collection."
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Aniyah Morinia, Branded Content Editor
"I recently ordered four pairs of straight-leg jeans from Abercrombie without any fear in my heart because I knew they'd arrive and fit perfectly. Spoiler alert: That's exactly what happened. As a curvy girl, this is rare. They have a wide range of sizing and washes at such an affordable price compared to other premium brands on the market. And it doesn't hurt that the jeans make my butt look fab."
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Josephine Hadjiloucas, Assistant Shopping Editor
"My denim drawer is extensive and always evolving. The three brands I gravitate toward are Madewell, Agolde, and Levi's. Especially when it comes to straight-leg denim. A style I love to pair with a classic white tee or a crisp cotton button down."
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