I Tried COS's Best-Selling Stovepipe Jeans–They're 100% Worth It

(Image credit: @nlmarilyn @marinaavraam)

You may have heard the term stovepipe jeans and wondered what on earth a stovepipe has to do with denim. As it turns out, quite a lot. An evolution of the straight-leg jean, the stovepipe silhouette is slimmer and more streamlined, offering a refined alternative that feels like a 2026-ready update on the Y2K skinny. During my search for the perfect pair of jeans, my chicest Parisian friend recommended the Reprise Straight-Leg Jeans from COS, and I genuinely haven’t looked back since.

To say I’m a COS fan would be an understatement. I’ve long had a soft spot for the brand’s denim, not only because it’s reliably petite-friendly, but also because it carries a designer-level polish you don’t often find on the high street. The Reprise jeans are no exception.

Marilyn wearing the COS Reprise Jeans. — *Marilyn wearing the* *COS Reprise Jeans*.

As a recent convert to straight-leg styles, these tick every box for me. With an unmistakably timeless, French-leaning aesthetic, the Reprise jeans sit firmly in capsule-wardrobe territory; easy to dress up or down depending on how you style them. My favourite combination is an oversized cashmere knit layered over a white shirt, finished with loafers for an effortless, pulled-together look. From the moment I tried them on, they fit like a glove. They just felt right, with a subtle ’90s vintage energy. At 5'2", I rarely expect non-tailored jeans to work, but these hit just below the ankle, the perfect length. I also opted for my usual size, W27, and the fit was great. Add to that how genuinely comfortable they are, and it’s safe to say they tick every box.

Content creator Marilyn shows just how versatile they are, pairing the light-wash version with a leather jacket and glossy red slingbacks for a more elevated take.

Senior Shopping Editor Marina wearing the COS jeans — *I'm wearing the* *COS Reprise Jeans* *in light wash, size W27.*

Adding to their appeal, the Reprise jeans are part of COS’s The Capsule Wardrobe, a curated edit of permanent icons designed to earn a place in your wardrobe season after season. Available in dark indigo, faded blue and classic black, keep scrolling to shop the straight-leg jeans I’ll be wearing on repeat.

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Reprise Straight-Leg Jeans

I love the light wash for how easily it contrasts with darker knits in winter, while still complementing warmer-weather tones come summer.

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Reprise Straight-Leg Jeans

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Reprise Straight-Leg Jeans

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Marina Avraam is Senior Shopping Editor at Who What Wear UK, where she expertly navigates Zara, H&M, Toteme and Net-a-Porter (to name but a few) on a daily basis to unearth the most worthwhile pieces, while valiantly resisting the urge to add every single one to her basket. At Who What Wear, Marina is committed to curating a shopping experience that feels both aspirational and intentional, guiding readers to items—both affordable and investment—that will genuinely benefit their wardrobes.