28 Wide-Leg Jeans For Breathing Room (Unexpected Barrel Jeans Included)

Denim trends offer opportunities to experiment with and push the boundaries of our personal styles, but we always know which silhouettes complement our bodies best and make us feel confident. Wide-leg jeans certainly make me feel the most confident: I personally enjoy a high-waisted, cropped style that enhances my curves and gives my legs breathing room. But there are so many to choose from (and believe us when we say wide-leg jeans will never go out of style) — from ankle-cut flares to floor-grazing baggy bottoms to, now, barrel-leg jeans, with their unique darted-knee details and not-quite-as-wide hemlines.Whether you’re looking for ultra-modern or vintage-inspired denim for casual street style or an elevated work look, we’ve compiled some of the best wide-leg jeans to slip into this fall. Read on to shop the season’s hottest styles from Refinery29 reader-favorite brands like Free People, Anthropologie, Abercrombie & Fitch, Reformation, and Madewell.All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission.For more can't-miss shopping stories delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our Most Wanted newsletter.Classic Wide-Leg JeansWhether cropped or floor-length, a classic pair of wide-leg jeans can do wonders for your wardrobe. Style the denim staple with a crop top and slingback heels in the summer, or a cardigan and chunky clogs in the fall. Scroll on to find slim trouser-like cuts, along with ultra-wide ankle-length styles with fun details like studs, statement stitching, and pleats.Shop Mother At AnthropologieMOTHER The Tomcat Roller Sneak High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at AnthropologieUniversal Standard Carrie High Rise Wide Leg JeansShop Universal StandardUniversal Standard Carrie High Rise Wide Leg Jeans, $, available at Universal StandardRolla’s Sailor JeansShop Rolla's At Free PeopleRolla's Sailor Jeans, $, available at Free PeopleLove Bonito Denim Cropped Wide Leg CulottesShop Love BonitoLove Bonito Denim Cropped Wide Leg Culottes, $, available at Love BonitoMaeve The Colette Cropped High-Rise Wide-Leg JeansShop AnthropologieMaeve The Colette Cropped High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at AnthropologieGap High Rise Stride Wide-Leg JeansShop GapGap High Rise Stride Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at GapReformation Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg JeansShop ReformationReformation Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans, $, available at ReformationKotn Delta DenimShop KotnKotn Delta Denim, $, available at KotnLevi’s Ribcage Wide Leg JeansShop Levi’sLevi's Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans, $, available at Levi'sFlared JeansIf a wide cut that starts at your hips feels a bit too dramatic, try a pair of flared bottoms that start to open up around the knee instead. This subtler style still makes a statement without giving full-on bell-bottom. Look for a pair with chic trouser seams in a dark wash for elevated, going-out looks, or one with lived-in frayed hems for a vintage rockstar vibe. Click on to see if flared jeans are the best wide-leg denim option for you.Shop Ann TaylorAnn Taylor The Seamed Boot Jean, $, available at Ann TaylorWarp + Weft Mia Plus Flare JeansShop Warp + WeftWarp + Weft Mia Plus Flare Jeans, $, available at Warp + Weft1822 Denim Fit & Lift High Waist Flare JeansShop Nordstrom1822 Denim Fit & Lift High Waist Flare Jeans, $, available at NordstromTorrid Perfect Flare Vintage Stretch Mid-Rise JeanShop TorridTorrid Perfect Flare Vintage Stretch Mid-Rise Jean, $, available at TorridWrangler Fierce Flare JeanShop Wrangler Wrangler Fierce Flare Jean, $, available at WranglerL’Agence Sera Sneaker Flare JeanShop L’Agence L'Agence Sera Sneaker Flare Jean, $, available at L'AgenceNa-kd Flared High Waist Stretch JeansShop Na-kdNA-KD Flared High Waist Stretch Jeans, $, available at NA-KDBarrel-Leg JeansBarrel-leg jeans — distinctive thanks to their sculptural shape and versatility across body types — have spiked in popularity recently,  despite being a divisive style. Also called horseshoe or balloon jeans, they curve out at the knee (wider than your hips) and taper in at the ankle. Look through our top picks, which feature darted seams and statement stitching.Shop Abercrombie & FitchAbercrombie & Fitch Mid Rise Barrel Jean, $, available at Abercrombie & FitchPistola Wes High Rise BarrelShop PistolaPistola Wes High Rise Barrel, $, available at PistolaMadewell The Darted Barrel-Leg JeanShop MadewellMadewell The Darted Barrel-Leg Jean, $, available at MadewellEverlane The Utility Barrel JeanShop EverlaneEverlane The Utility Barrel Jean, $, available at EverlaneAgolde Balloon JeanShop AgoldeAgolde Balloon Jean, $, available at AgoldeCitizens of Humanity Horseshoe JeanShop Citizens of HumanityCitizens of Humanity Horseshoe Jean, $, available at Citizens of HumanityFrame Crop Balloon Leg JeanShop FrameFrame Crop Balloon Leg Jeans, $, available at FrameBaggy JeansIf you’re looking for super-casual comfortable denim, there are plen