The Most Wearable Jean Trends This Fall, According to Celebrities

If there’s one wardrobe staple worth investing in, it’s a pair of solid jeans.

A good pair of jeans is an easy choice for dates, after school trips and casual work events as they help you look perfect, regardless of whether you actually feel like it. But which jeans are worth buying right now? We asked Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Jessica Parker and other celebs to find out.

The best celebrity-inspired jeans you can buy right now

• Everlane Utility Barrel Jean, $118; everlane.com
• Old Navy High Waist Wide Leg Jeans, $29 (orig. $36.99); oldnavy.com
• Abercrombie Ultra High Waisted 90’s Vented Hem Straight Jeans, $99; abercrombie.com
• NYDJ Marilyn jeans with frayed buttons, HRK 119; nordstrom.com
• Madewell The Harlow Wide-Leg Jean, $109.99 (orig. $138); madewell.com

According to Hollywood, wide leg jeans are in. (Sorry, skinny lovers!) Offering a bit more room than boot cut styles, they’re comfortable for all-day wear. And as the stylish stars have shown, there are so many varieties of wide leg jeans worth adding to your wardrobe.

Barrel Jeans

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Serena Williams stepped out at the 2024 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards in July wearing a $650 pair of JW Anderson workwear jeans. This red carpet appearance cemented the skinny jeans style that we’re sure to see everywhere this fall.

Barrel jeans offer a wide leg and relaxed look, and Williams’ designer pair features playful lines and cargo details that are a step above the typical cargo pant. These Everlane jeans have a similar look, but are more utilitarian.

Everlane The Utility Barrel Jeans

Everlane

$118 at Everlane.com

According to reviewers, these jeans “go with everything” and are especially great for those with curves. One customer liked that these jeans supported the popular wide-leg style without being “unreasonably baggy,” and several others wrote that they owned the jeans in multiple colors.

Pilcro Heritage Curve Barrel Jeans

Anthropologie

$148 at Anthropologie

If you’re looking for a bit more width, opt for these Pilcro jeans from Anthropologie. Structured lines, faux pleats and square cargo pockets are a recipe for compliments, and they come in regular, tall, petite and large sizes.

Agolde Luna Piece Barrel Jeans

Nordstrom

$258 at Nordstrom

If you are ready to invest in jeans, this option from Agolda will not let you down. Two-tone denim is a great option for a chic girls’ night out, and it’s still half the price of Williams’ look.

Wide leg jeans

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During recording Morning showReese Witherspoon stepped out in what can only be described as the epitome of classic wide leg jeans. This is the first style you should add to your cart (if they aren’t already in your fall wardrobe).

For an office-appropriate outfit, pair this style with a smart blouse like the one Nicole Kidman recently wore to the Paris Olympics. If you’re going on a casual family outing, a simple striped top like Jennifer Garner can complete the look.

Vintage Navy High Waist Wow Wide Leg Jeans

Old Navy

Orig. $37 $29 at Gap.com

You can copy Witherspoon’s on-set look for under $30 with these high-waisted, wide-leg jeans from Old Navy. Reviewers praised the “excellent fit” and noted that the slight stretch accentuates curves in all the right places. This style comes in seven colors – including white and indigo – and is available in petite and tall sizes.

A hint of blue Myra mid-rise wide-leg jeans

Nordstrom

$69 at Nordstrom

These wide-leg jeans under $75 are a good choice for those looking for a slightly darker pair. Customers say that they even “raise the butt”, and in combination with heels, they are an excellent option for more elegant events.

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Chico high-rise wide leg jeans

Chico’s

Orig. $99 $75 at Chicos.com

Chico’s is known for its best-selling Traveler Pants, but the brand’s jeans are just as comfortable and chic. This wide leg style is a great everyday option and comes in regular and small sizes.

Jeans with a split hem

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Wide-leg jeans are undoubtedly taking the streets by storm, but we’re noticing other notable denim details on celebs, like the split-hem style Sarah Jessica Parker wore while filming the upcoming season And just like that.

She’s not the only one to step out in these pants: Katie Holmes wore a $4,050 pair of Chanel Split Hem Pants this year. But don’t worry: the split hem denim styles we’ve found are many more affordable.

7 for All Mankind Tailorless Luxe Vintage Bootcut Jeans

Seven for all mankind

Orig. $228 $114 at 7forallmankind.com

While creating a split hem yourself might be tempting, we suggest you save your DIY skills for other projects and leave this one to the pros. This pair from 7 for All Mankind features a perfectly placed inner slit that mimics SJP – and they’re currently half sold out.

Abercrombie ultra high rise hem jeans

Abercrombie & Fitch

Orig. $99 $59 at Abercrombie.com

Our editors tested (so far!) 17 pairs of popular jeans and couldn’t stop raving about the Abercrombie Curve Love line. The unique design prevents the dreaded “waist gap” from denim by offering an additional 2 inches of fabric around the hips.

This particular style features a “breathable hem” on the outside of the jeans, which is great for accenting your favorite comfy sneakers or strappy heels.

Citizens of Humanity Ayla Baggy Split Hem Jeans

Free People

$298 at Freepeople.com

If you’re looking to pair ultra-wide denim with a split hem, these Citizens of Humanity jeans are for you. They’re an investment, but like any good piece, the cost per wear is justified when they’re part of your daily rotation.

Jeans with buttons

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We’ll say it: button-down jeans are cool. Take a page from Natalie Portman, who wore them on set View in NYC this July. With square-toe heels, a classic white sweater and a roomy bag, the Black swan star could take this versatile look anywhere. This simple uniform can be seen at many fall activities, such as PTA meetings and visits to the pumpkin patch.

NYDJ Marilyn Button Straight Jeans

Nordstrom

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These NYDJ button up jeans are a great alternative for those who aren’t ready to go all out on wide leg jeans. The straight leg and frayed hem make these jeans casual, while the stretch fabric makes them comfortable.

Just add comfortable ballet flats and you’re ready for a new day.

Paige Alexis High Waisted Jeans

Nordstrom

Orig. $249 $174 at Nordstrom

Want to pair the popular barrel style with a button? These Paige jeans are the best for you—and they’re 30 percent off right now.

Jean pants with pleats

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Jennifer Lopez can pull off almost any trend, but we’ve seen her in a few wide-leg jeans recently, including this pleated style. Pleated denim pants are essentially wide-leg jeans crossed with business-style pants, making them office-appropriate when paired with a button-up sweater or simple sweater.

Pleated denim can be as casual as any other basic pair of jeans when worn with your favorite pair of Uggs and a simple turtleneck, as Lopez shows above.

Madewell Harlow wide leg jeans

Madewell

Orig. $138 $110 at Madewell.com

Madewell has a huge denim collection, and these pleated jeans are a top seller for a reason. Reviewers say they’re “super flattering” and “comfortable.” We can’t ask for more than that.

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J.Crew wide leg jeans

J.Crew

Orig. $128 $76 at Jcrew.com

White or plain wash? Small, tall or classic? Size 23 or 37? J. Crew offers this pleated style in all of the above. One customer called them the “perfect” pair of jeans, while another liked that “the pleats are slimmer.” Plus, they’re on sale.

Joe’s pleated denim pants

Nordstrom

$268 at Nordstrom

Aside from the button detail, these Joe’s jeans are the most similar to Lopez’s style of pleated jeans. Reviewers note that they are very wide in the leg, so if you’re looking for ultra-wide leg jeans with pleated details on the pant, these are the ones for you.

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