Best Overall

DL1961 Taylor Relaxed Barrel

View on Dl1961.com$249 at Shopbop.com

$239

$192 at Bloomingdales

Size Range: 23-34 | Inseam: 31 inches | Rise: High

It’s significant when one of our shopping editors calls a pair of baggy jeans “the best jeans [she’s] ever worn,” considering how often our team tests different styles. This was the case for Shannon Stubbs, writer and baggy-jeans convert, thanks to the Taylor Relaxed Barrel from DL1961, who often has bad luck finding baggy jeans that suit her long legs and wide hips at the same time. However, this pair checked all her boxes, with ample bagginess all the way down the leg and an overall comfortable feel.

It’s worth noting that although this pair is labeled as “barrel,” the shape of the legs on this style is very subtly reminiscent of classic barrel jeans—Stubbs notes the pair is only slightly structured, though mostly at the waist due to the no-stretch fit.

Shannon Stubbs, writer: “These go with pretty much anything in my closet. They’re also seriously comfortable and easy to wear all day. You can tell that the material is high quality and will last you a long time.”

Best Super Baggy Jeans

ASOS Collusion XL Baggy Jeans

$62 at Asos

Size Range: US 0-12 | Inseam: 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, and 36 inches | Rise: Low

If you’re more interested in super baggy styles over a more understated wide-leg design, consider this pair from Asos. The oversized fit is what initially drew Senior Editor Dominique Hobdy to this pair, allowing her usual denim outfits to be more dramatic, fun, and fashion-forward. Though this pair is distressed, giving them a more casual, edgier vibe, it comes in five other shades (including one with a funky camo pattern for the maximalists), ranging from light to dark washes.

Another element we love about these jeans? There are several sizes and inseam lengths (Hobdy opted for the 34-inch option—she’s 5 feet, 10 inches) available, and the waist is also adjustable to ensure the perfect fit.

Dominique Hobdy, senior editor: “These are the ideal, effortlessly cool jeans that are on trend but timeless. They’re ready for everything from trotting around on a shopping trip to meeting friends for a drink. You can pair a really pretty, flowy top with them for juxtaposition, or play into the grunge, whatever the vibe is!”

Best for Tall Women

Madewell The Tall Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg

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Size Range: 23-33 (standard, petite, short, tall, and plus size ranges) | Inseam: 34 inches | Rise: High rise

Finding a pair of baggy jeans for tall women that actually look baggy from top-to-bottom is a challenge that Byrdie Senior Editor Lauren Pardee knows all too well (her words exactly: “it’s almost unheard of”)—until she discovered Madewell’s The Tall Perfect Vintage Wide Leg Jean. Aside from the 34-inch inseam, which suits her long legs, Pardee loves the mid-rise fit, which covers her midriff while still allowing a relaxed feel without the waistline feeling too loose (she normally avoids tight, high-rise fits). The versatile, classic blue Harvey Wash matches just about everything and is easy to dress up or down, especially with its understated, distress-free design.

Lauren Pardee, senior editor: “I don’t think I’ve ever worn a pair of jeans this much. The main reason I can’t live without them: the 34-inch inseam, which is every long-legged, tall girl’s dream.”

Most Comfortable

Still Here New York Sport Jean

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Size Range: 22-32 | Inseam: 32 inches | Rise: Low

Byrdie writer Maddie Barber is a self-described denim devotee, and most of her jeans are from Still Here, the denim brand that every it girl seems to be wearing these days (including Jennifer Lawrence and Zoe Kravitz). This pair, called the “Sport Jean,” is unique to other pairs she’s tried thanks to the adjustable drawstring toggles at each hem and the lack of a traditional waistband, making it significantly more comfortable (and aesthetically cooler).

Between its low-waisted fit and true wide-leg baggy design, the Sport Jean is the only denim Barber will reach for on days when she wants to be comfortable but still look put-together. Not to mention the style works for any season, whether paired with her favorite square-toe flip-flops and a white tee in the summer or with a chunky sweater and clogs in the fall or winter.

Maddie Barber, writer: “The Sport Jean filled a gap in my closet that I didn’t even know I had. I wear these any chance I get, no matter what time of year it is.”

Best Low-Rise

Just Black Denim The Low Rise Slouch Jean

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Size Range: 24-31 | Inseam: 32 inches | Rise: Low

While we love a Y2K fashion moment, we think this low-rise jean from Just Black Denim is a better alternative for the modern-day shopper. Unlike the super low-rise options of the early 2000s, which feel like a wardrobe malfunction waiting to happen, Stubbs loves how this low-rise pair sits at the perfect spot on her waist and still feels comfortable. She has long legs, but finds this pair to still be baggy all the way down to her ankles without looking ill-proportioned. Even for her taller stature, she found the hems to be a bit long, so keep this in mind if you’re a petite shopper.

Shannon Stubbs, writer: “These low-rise jeans are cute and comfortable. They’re made of a very soft material, and they are perfectly baggy without looking unshapely. They look great with pretty much everything I have in my closet.”

Best for Petite Women

Levi’s Women’s Baggy Dad

$108 at AmazonView on Levi.com$108 at Revolve

Size Range: 23-24 | Inseam: 30, 32, 34 inches | Rise: Mid

If there’s one pair of jeans that will earn you compliments every time you leave the house, it’s Levi’s Baggy Dad Jeans. Barber’s first foray into the baggier style and the perfect fit for her petite stature, this pair comes in a variety of inseam lengths to accommodate all body types. They’re ideal for anyone interested in wider-leg denim who desires a more versatile, minimalist style. With several washes available, you can invest in more than one pair (as Barber did—she has three!) and wear them with every outfit, from date night (pair a darker shade with kitten heels and a going-out top) to a casual day of errands.

The denim is thinner than other pairs in her closet, though the less rigid look and feel make this pair feel closer to lounge pants with every wash. After several years of owning the Baggy Dad Jeans, Barber says each pair is softer than ever.

Maddie Barber, writer: “This pair actually fits my short legs, goes with most tops and shoes in my closet, and gets more comfortable with every wear. I’ve worn them everywhere—on planes, during long car rides, on nights out, to the office—they’re so versatile.”

Best Designer

FRAME The Cuffed Wide in Spencer

$358

$179 at Nordstrom

$358

$215 at BloomingdalesView on Frame-store.com

Size Range: 23-34 | Inseam: 30 inches (cuffed); 34 inches (uncuffed) | Rise: High

The traditional, relaxed shape of most baggy jeans may feel less polished than bootcut or skinny styles, yet the Cuffed Spencer Jean from Frame proves that an ultra-wide leg can look refined when the pair is intentionally designed. This Frame style has a dark wash, high-rise fit, with bold, exaggerated cuffed hems, giving it a more sophisticated feel compared to other baggy jeans on this list.

Despite being petite, Barber found this style perfectly true-to-size on the hips and ideal for pairing with her favorite pairs of heeled leather boots—though she recommends avoiding flat shoes unless you want a really baggy look at the ankles.

Maddie Barber, writer: “I’ve been reaching for these Frame jeans when I want to wear something comfortable and wide-legged without looking too casual, like on date nights with my significant other or nights out to my go-to NYC cocktail bars.”