The Best High Street Jeans For Every Fit
Jeans will always be one of the trickiest wardrobe staples to get right. The fit, the fabric, the wash, the rise, one wrong detail and they just don’t work. That’s why we’ve rounded up our all time favourite high street jeans for you to shop in one place. From the best value buys to the best straight leg styles and the most fun, we’ve done the hard work so you don’t have to.
We’ve scoured the high street to find jeans that not only look good but feel good too, styles that actually hold their shape, flatter your figure and stand the test of time. One of our long time favourite brands for denim has always been RAEY, known for its high quality oversized silhouettes. The brand is currently preparing for a relaunch with MATCHES Fashion, and while we wait to see what they return with, we’ve turned our attention to the best alternatives available on the high street right now.
The truth is, you don’t need to spend a fortune to find a great pair of jeans, but you do need to know what makes a good one. It’s about quality denim, the right rise, a flattering cut and a fit that works for your lifestyle. A bad pair of jeans will end up forgotten at the back of your wardrobe, while a good pair will become your daily uniform.
This edit is your shortcut to finding jeans that are genuinely worth buying!
BEST FUN JEANS - ZARA
Every wardrobe deserves a fun denim moment, and this double waistband pair from Zara is already a standout. So cool and high on our wish list.
BEST CARGO JEANS - ZARA
Khaki + cargo is an instant yes from us. This pair comes with a zip detail that just makes them ever so slighted elevated.
BEST HIGH RISE - ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
Abercrombie & Fitch has quietly become one of the best places for denim. The rebrand worked, and their high rise jeans are seriously good. Massive bonus is that they come in 3 different leg lengths!
BEST LOW RISE - WEEKDAY
Low rise jeans are a forever staple for us and Weekday nail this style.
BEST BARREL - FREE PEOPLE
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: the Free People barrel legs are some of our most worn jeans ever. The shape is insanely flattering and comes in so many good washes. For a softer take on the barrel leg, the Moxie barrel legs are a weekend go-to.
BEST STRAIGHT LEG - MASSIMO DUTTI
The classic straight leg is often harder to find than it should be. Massimo gets this one right.
BEST PRINTED JEANS - FREE PEOPLE
Printed jeans bring instant personality and Free People does them best.
BEST FLARES - H&M
You can’t go wrong with a flared jean. It’s one of the most flattering pairs of jeans, and H&M does it well at an accessible price point.
BEST VALUE - MANGO OUTLET
If you’re not shopping the Mango Outlet, you’re missing out. It’s past season Mango at a fraction of the price, and the stock is actually good.
BEST ALL ROUNDER - LEVI’S
You can’t beat a good pair of Levi’s, especially vintage 501s. Our go-to for sourcing them is The Denim Club, or head to Notting Hill if you’d rather hunt in person.
