The best jeans for women are comfortable enough to wear all day but still have enough structure to support a litany of curves. Whether you pull them on to complement a T-shirt and sneakers or something slightly dressier, a great pair of denim can seamlessly fit a number of occasions. Best of all, there’s a bevy of unique washes and styles available to suit just about anyone’s style preferences.
Since we know finding a well-fitted pair of jeans isn’t always easy—we still get nightmares about waist-gap problems—we took it upon ourselves to ask women of all shapes and sizes to tell us about some of their favorites to keep in rotation. And to make it even easier to discover the right denim essentials for your wardrobe, we’ve broken down each of their picks by type, including vintage-inspired washes and cuts, plus warm-weather-friendly cropped and wide-leg selects. Here, 17 of the best jeans for women to shop now and wear all year round.
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