Straight leg jeans are the ultimate denim sweet spot. A slimmer fit than mom jeans but not as spray-on as skinnies, a good pair will be comfortable, flattering and go with everything in your wardrobe.
If you’re a millennial, you probably spent over a decade squeezing into skinny jeans and might welcome a looser style, but trending wide leg, flared and ultra baggy jeans aren't for everyone.
As with all denim, finding that perfect pair can be a mission to say the least. So we’ve found all of the best straight leg jeans available online, from high-waisted to low-rise, cropped to full-length, many in multiple shades, and some at seriously low price points.
Celebrities and royals wearing straight leg jeans
Princess Kate rarely wears jeans, but she sent the & Other Stories website into a spin when she stepped out in their Slim Cut pair. She since been pictured in the high street straight leg style multiple times, styling them with everything from Chloé blazers to cosy knits.
Katie Holmes' now iconic Khaite cardigan-bralet two-piece was styled with a pair of perfectly fitting straight leg jeans. We love them accessorised with some heeled mules for a look that works through all of the transitioning seasons.
Hailey Bieber demonstrates how to effortlessly dress down a pair of straight leg jeans, pairing her Levi's with an oversized bomber, white tee and adidas Samba trainers.
How we chose the best straight leg jeans
- Brands: Some brands just do really good denim and bestsellers are often so for good reason. We've included a range of the most popular high street and more premium labels, many of which we've tried ourselves, so we know they're comfortable and stand the test of time.
- Variety: We've chosen a mix of slimmer and looser leg straight-cut jeans with cropped and longer lengths - there's something to suit all body shapes and style preferences.
- Inclusivity: We've found options with sizes ranging from a UK 4 to a UK 30.
& Other Stories Slim Cut Jeans
& Other Stories Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: W24-32, L30-32
Colours available: Black, White, Grey, Dark Grey, Deep Blue, Dark Blue, Bright Blue, Light Blue, Charcoal
Shipping: £4 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £80
Returns: Free within 30 days
& Other Stories' bestselling straight leg jeans are a favourite of Princess Kate. Formerly the 'Favourite Cut jeans', they're available in nine different washes and waist sizes 24-32. Made from stretchy denim, they have a high waist for ultimate comfort.
Marks & Spencer Sienna Straight Leg Jeans
Marks & Spencer Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: UK 6-24, Extra Short-Extra Long
Colours available: Black, White, Grey, Dark Indigo, Indigo Mix, Dark Blue
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £60
Returns: Free within 35 days
At just £25, it's no wonder Marks & Spencer’s affordable Sienna jeans are so popular. They feature a high-waisted straight leg cut with super stretch fabric and a soft feel. Choose from eight faded washes, sizes 6-22 and extra short to extra long lengths.
Levi's 501 Straight Leg Jeans
Levi's Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: W24-34, L30-32
Colours available: Blue
Shipping: Free Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 28 days
Loved by the likes of Hailey Beiber, Levi's 501s have been hailed as the perfect straight leg jeans. Cut with a high-rise waist and made from the brand's signature sturdy denim, they have an authentic '90s vibe.
Zara High-Rise Straight Jeans
Zara Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: UK 4-16
Colours available: Black, Light Grey, Mid Blue, White, Indigo
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £50
Returns: £1.95 within 30 days
Zara's straight leg jeans are so popular thanks to their classic high-waist cropped cut and low price point. Made from rigid, slightly faded denim, with seamless hems, they could pass for a much more expensive pair.
H&M Slim High Jeans
H&M Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: UK 4-22
Colours available: White, Denim Blue, Light Blue
Shipping: £3.99 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £30
Returns: Free within 28 days
Made from cotton denim with a slim straight leg cut, these white H&M jeans are perfect for the new season. Vintage-look with a high waist and long length, they come in an inclusive size range of UK 4-22.
Mango Straight Jeans With Forward Seams
Mango Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: UK 4-18
Colours available: Black, Medium Blue, Dark Vintage Blue
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £30
Returns: Free within 30 days
Looking for a pair with a mid-rise cut? We love these straight leg jeans from Mango, which are made from a recycled cotton-blend fabric and have stylish forward seams. They come in three different washes, in UK sizes 4-18.
Agolde 90's Pinch Waist Long Straight Leg Jeans
Agolde Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: 23-32
Colours available: Blue, Dark Denim, Black
Shipping: £7 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £300
Returns: Free within 30 days
Looking to invest a little more? Agolde’s 90s-inspired straight leg jeans are bestsellers thanks to their organic cotton rigid denim which softens with wear. They have a versatile full-length cut and are slightly faded for a vintage feel.
Reformation Cynthia Straight Leg Jeans
Reformation Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: W23-34
Colours available: Colarado, Kenai, Lanier, Vana, Galway, Lanier
Shipping: £6 Standard Delivery or free over £100
Returns: £6 within 30 days
Reformation’s Cynthia jeans are not only sustainably made, they have a flattering straight cut that’s fitted at the hips and waist and looser on the legs. They’re made from classic rigid denim.
Arket Rose Cropped Straight Stretch Jeans
Arket Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: W25-33
Colours available: Greyish-Black, Blue, Washed Blue
Shipping: £5 Standard Delivery or free for orders over £125
Returns: Free within 30 days
We always head to Scandi brand Arket for effortless wardrobe staples. The straight leg Rose jeans have a versatile cropped cut. Made from stretch denim, they feature a high-rise waist with five pockets.
Abercrombie Curve Love Straight Leg Jeans
Abercrombie Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: W23-37, Extra Short-Extra Long
Colours available: Dark Blue, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Black
Shipping: £3.95 Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 60 days
Abercrombie's Curve Love jeans are specially designed with an extra two inches through the hip and thigh to help eliminate a waist-gap. This straight leg style has a vintage feel with a mid-rise waist in sizes 23-37.
ASOS DESIGN Straight Leg Jeans
ASOS Straight Leg Jeans
Sizes available: W24-36, L30-34
Colours available: Blue
Shipping: Free Standard Delivery
Returns: Free within 28 days
Slim on the waist and thigh, falling to a loose straight leg, these ASOS jeans are so comfortable with an equally flattering fit. They have a high-rise waist and classic five pocket design.
