Wide leg, straight, slim or bootcut women's jeans

Which women's jeans style should you choose?

The cut of a women's jean determines the silhouette. Each style has its effect.

• Wide leg jeans are loose from the hip to the ankle and elongate the leg with a high waist.
• Straight jeans fall without hugging the thigh: it's the easiest style to wear.
• Slim jeans and skinny jeans hug the leg, from the most fitted to the tightest.
• Bootcut jeans and flare jeans widen from the knee and balance the hips.
• Loose or relaxed jeans are baggier all over for a casual look.

Which jeans for your body shape?

For curvy hips, a high-waisted bootcut or wide leg jean balances the silhouette. For a straight silhouette, a slim or mom jean defines the waist; for thin legs, a straight or loose jean adds volume.

If you're petite, choose a high waist and a length that covers the top of your shoe, or a bold 7/8 cut. If you're tall, check the inseam length (the L on the label).

How to read jean sizes?

On a jean measured in inches, the W indicates the waist size and the L the inseam length. Measure your waist and inseam rather than relying on the size of an old jean: the same number can vary in actual centimeters between brands.

Raw, stretchy or rigid denim?

A stretch jean, with a bit of elastane, moves with you and remains comfy when sitting. Rigid denim, made of cotton, feels firm at first but conforms to your body. Raw denim, unwashed, retains a dark colour that wears in your own way over time.

How to wear women's jeans?

A high-waisted wide leg jean is best worn with a tucked-in top and women's sneakers or loafers. A slim jean pairs well with women's ankle boots and a long sweater. A raw straight jean, with a white shirt and blazer, is suitable for the office.

Which jean brands to choose?

These denim brands are on the page.

• Le Temps des Cerises, a Marseille brand, is known for its vintage-inspired worn-look jeans.
• Jeans are the starting point for Only, a brand from the Danish Bestseller group, and remain central to its collections.
• Ichi, a Danish brand, offers jeans with clean lines.
• Nudie Jeans, a denim brand from Gothenburg, works with organic cotton and repairs its jeans for free in their Repair Shops.
• Desigual, a Barcelona-based brand, adds colourful details to denim.
• Armedangels, a Cologne brand, is GOTS certified for part of its production.

What other trousers to choose?

Other women's trousers have their page: slim-fit trousers in canvas, plus-size women's trousers, and all the models on the women's trousers page.

When to find jeans at discounted prices?

Jeans can be worn in every season: a sale jean can be found during major sales events, such as Black Friday, winter sales, and summer sales. Note your size and length in each brand before taking advantage of the offers.

The Black Friday trousers page brings together November deals, including jeans; the women's clothing sales page shows discounts during sales; the Promotions page includes discounted items all year round. Fast delivery and best price guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

Should you buy a smaller size in stretch jeans?

Not always: a stretch jean will loosen slightly with wear, so it should fit snugly without being constricting when you try it on. If it's comfortable from the start, it might develop knee bagging over the hours.

How to wash jeans without fading?

Wash them rarely, inside out, in cold water, with a detergent for dark colours. Let them air dry, out of direct sunlight.

How to shorten jeans without losing the hem?

A tailor can shorten your jeans while preserving the original hem and its faded look. This technique of the original hem keeps the look of the jeans intact.

What’s the difference between mom jeans and boyfriend jeans?

Mom jeans sit high on the waist, are loose at the hips, and tapered at the ankle. The boyfriend jean sits lower and is straighter, borrowing a look from menswear.

How to stop jeans from gaping at the back?

Jeans that gape are too loose at the waist compared to the hips: a curvy cut, which is tighter at the waist, solves the problem. A tailor can also take in the waistband.