Monday, October 30, 2023

What Stylists Have To Say About Mom Jeans — & 24 Pairs To Get Nostalgic Over

“Are mom jeans in style?” “How to style mom jeans.” These are the inquiries shoppers have been googling recently, and we’re thrilled to confirm that, yes(!), these relaxed-fit jeans are back. “With no signs of '90s nostalgia slowing down, the quintessential mom jean is seeing a resurgence within the ultimate denim wardrobe," Nordstrom Editorial and Content Director Kate Bellman told Refinery29.

The iconic high-waisted, loose-hipped, and tapered-leg pants (which stand apart from baggier boyfriend jeans) that were in your mom’s '90s wardrobe can now live in yours, too. I personally like a mom jean on my curvier body shape and find that it strikes the perfect balance between straight-leg jeans and baggy jeans. Plus, I love the vintage feel of their silhouettes and denim washes.

Styling mom jeans may feel like stepping into a ‘90s sitcom, but there are ways to make your outfit feel fresh and current. For a daytime street style look, Levi's Global VP of Women’s Design Jill Guenza suggests pairing mom jeans with a crop top, bodysuit, and dad sneakers for an “ironic yet seriously feminine” outfit. But what if you want something less casual and more refined? Anthropologie Head of Styling Kyla Flax tells Refinery29, "For a night out, I’d try a black voluminous top, mid-wash mom jeans, and black loafers."

We can personally get behind versatile mom jeans (and all their iterations) that will serve us time and time again. So we're going shopping for some holy grail high-rated jeans right now. If your interest has also been piqued, click on to find 24 trendy pairs of mom jeans in straight- and plus-size options.

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Levi’s 80s Mom Jeans


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Levi's 80s Mom Jeans, $, available at Levi's

Pilcro Reworked High-Rise Taper Jeans


Shop Anthropologie

Pilcro Reworked High-Rise Taper Jeans, $, available at Anthropologie

Madewell The Perfect Mom Jeans


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Madewell The Perfect Mom Jeans, $, available at Nordstrom

Zara Z1975 Mom Fit Jeans With High Waist


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Zara Z1975 Mom Fit Jeans With High Waist, $, available at Zara

COS Tapered Arch Jeans


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COS Tapered Arch Jeans, $, available at COS

Good American Good '90s Loose Jeans


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Good American Good '90s Loose Jeans, $, available at Good American

Pull&Bear Petite High Rise Mom Jeans


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Pull&Bear Petite High Rise Mom Jeans, $, available at ASOS

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise Mom Jean


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Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise Mom Jean, $, available at Abercrombie & Fitch

Mango Mom High-Waist Jeans


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Mango Mom High-Waist Jeans, $, available at Mango

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Balloon Ankle Jeans


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Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Non-Stretch Balloon Ankle Jeans, $, available at Old Navy

American Eagle Strigid Mom Jean


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American Eagle Strigid Mom Jean, $, available at American Eagle

Gap High Rise Cheeky Straight Jeans


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Gap High Rise Cheeky Straight Jeans, $, available at Gap

Everlane The ’90s Cheeky Jean


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Everlane The ’90s Cheeky Jean, $, available at Everlane

Goldie Blues Plus Size High Rise Taper Ankle Jean


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Goldie Blues Plus Size High Rise Curvy Light Cheeky Taper Ankle Jean, $, available at maurices

Wrangler Relaxed Carpenter Mom Jean


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Wrangler Relaxed Carpenter Mom Jean, $, available at Wrangler

Wild Fable Super-High Rise Tapered Jeans


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Wild Fable Super-High Rise Tapered Jeans, $, available at Target

Bebe Double Tab Waist Slim Leg Jean


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bebe Double Tab Waist Slim Leg Jean, $, available at bebe

KUT From The Kloth High Waist Crop Mom Jeans


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Kut From The Kloth Rachael Fab Ab High Waist Crop Mom Jeans, $, available at Nordstrom

G-Star Viktoria High Straight Jeans


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G-Star Viktoria High Straight Jeans, $, available at G-Star

AG Jeans Rian High-Rise Straight Leg Denim


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AG Jeans Rian AG-ED High-Rise Straight Leg Denim, $, available at AG Jeans

Frame Le Super High Straight Crop Jeans


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Frame Le Super High Straight Crop Jeans, $, available at Frame

Eloquii Plus Size Classic Fit Stretch Denim Mom Jean


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Eloquii Plus Size Classic Fit Stretch Denim Mom Jean, $, available at Eloquii

Stradivarius Cotton Slim Mom Jeans


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Stradivarius Cotton Slim Mom Jeans with Stretch, $, available at ASOS

Mother The Major Zip Skimp Jean


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MOTHER The Major Zip Skimp Jean, $, available at Mother

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