Skinny Jeans Are Making a Comeback and These Are the Pairs We Wear on Repeat (2024)

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There’s a reason that Levi’s are such a sartorial mainstay. “These slim jeans are a comfortable classic,” says Glamour fashion curator Leilani McQuay. “I can dress them up with pumps for a night out or rock them with a cool graphic tee and sneakers for a casual vibe. While trends may come and go, my love for skinny jeans remains unwavering.” Bonus: You can find Levi’s on Amazon for under $30, making them among the most affordable options that don’t skimp on quality.

• Size range: 24–35; available in regular, short, and long inseams
• Rise: 8 1/2" mid-rise
• Colors: Offered in 32 washes, rinses, and treatments

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Most of Abercrombie’s denim selection is offered in various inseams, from extra short to extra long, so you can find the right fit for your height. This is especially useful for skinny styles, which don’t look ideal with a bunched hem or one that’s too cropped. The brand’s skinny black jeans feature a high-rise to show off the waist before tapering to the ankle in a formfitting silhouette that is made even more appealing thanks to the comfortable fit and stretch.

• Size range: 23–37; available in five lengths
• Rise: 10 1/2" high-rise
• Colors: Available in eight washes and treatments

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These high-rise skinny jeans have a truly tapered fit, going from 13" around the knee to 10" around the ankle. They’re available in a classic dark blue color that’s easy to style with your favorite women’s T-shirt, but what makes them truly stand out is the pockets. “The pockets are good because they’re wide and deep enough on the front and back,” public health researcher Jeanne Chauffour shared with Glamour. “Plus, they’re comfortable and stretchy.”

• Size range: 24–33
• Rise: 10.5" mid-rise
• Colors: Dark blue

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One of the best buys for your buck, Old Navy’s Rockstar skinny jeans—which are available in sizes 00 through 30—come in a variety of styles for different body types (high-waist, mid-rise, and curvy), lengths, shades, hems, and degrees of rips. Our favorite thing about them (besides the fact that they’re under $50) is that they have just enough stretch to make them ultra comfortable—truly they feel like sweatpants, which is why I’ve lived in them. They do stretch out a bit though, but nothing a trip through the dryer can’t fix.

• Size range: 00–30; available in regular, tall, and petite
• Rise: Mid-rise
• Colors: Available in four blue rinses, as well as black

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The Jessica Simpson Kiss Me Skinny Jeans are flattering on basically everyone, not to mention affordable. “These, and all her jeans, are durable and fit the curves,” communications consultant Jennifer Moxley shared with Glamour. “I’ve been a 0 to 5 over the years and have a larger bottom and smaller waist, and it’s hard to find jeans that size that don’t have the back gap on me.” They’re available in a curated selection of colors, including an eye-catching indigo and bleach pattern that’s unlike any pair I’ve ever seen.

• Size range: 20–33
• Rise: 8" mid-rise
• Colors: Black, medium blue, indigo-and-bleach, faded black, white

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Everlane’s jeans constantly get top marks for their ultra-soft organic cotton, and the breathable high-rise jeans hold their shape despite feeling like sweatpants. This comfy light-wash pair also comes in the popular curvy fit to accommodate various body shapes.

• Size range: 23–35; available in two inseams
• Rise: 11 3/4" high-rise
• Colors: Faded blue, authentic blue, mid blue, ash gray, black

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Lean and long is the name of the game here. With a high waist and streamlined fit, these ankle-length jeans will give the illusion of endless legs. Premium stretch denim (with a hint of elastane) hugs exactly where you want it to without the dreaded baggy knees.

• Size range: 23–34; available in standard, petite, plus, and tall
• Rise: 10" high-rise
• Colors: Dark blue, medium blue, black

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I’ve been wearing skinnies from seven, since the aughts, because it’s one of few quality denim brands that have consistently stocked mid-rise. Though I don’t often find high-waist skinny jeans comfortable, this incredibly soft, stretchy leggings-like style is the exception. They do lose their shape quickly, but they rebound after a wash. That said, don’t be afraid to size down if you opt for a pair like this that’s made of a modal and cotton blend with a touch of spandex.

• Size range: 23–34
• Rise: 10" mid-rise
• Colors: Medium blue, faded blue, black

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While Glamour contributor Andrea Navarro isn’t a skinny-jeans enthusiast (she’s a straight-leg girlie), this Good American pair, which runs from 00 through 30 plus, is her go-to when she’s wearing fall boots. “Good American’s jeans are stretchy, comfortable, and don’t have any weird gaps when you sit down,” she says. “They’re also designed to fit you throughout body fluctuations (like that time of the month).”

• Size range: 00–30
• Rise: Ultra high-rise
• Colors: Light blue, medium blue, indigo, dark blue

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These splurge-worthy jeans are as close as it gets to timeless. The slightly tapered straight-leg design is inspired by retro silhouettes and is sure to stay in style as denim trends come and go. They’re also available with a raw hem if you prefer that look. Like I said, I’m faithful to mid-rise jeans, which limits trendy options, but I love the high-rise look of these and the ankle crop (I’m 5'5" and they hit just right). They’re also sweatpant soft.

• Size range: 23–34
• Rise: 10" mid-rise
• Colors: Available in four blue rinses

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This elevated pair from Wit & Wisdom is sure to become the MVP of your closet. The versatile pair is elevated enough to wear to work but also relaxed enough to wear out to happy hour with your friends. They’re constructed with just a bit of spandex for extra stretch and available in both petite and regular sizes. They do run large, so consider ordering a size down.

• Size range: 00-18; available in regular and petite
• Rise: 10.5" mid-rise
• Colors: Blue, black

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This denim is constructed with a little bit of elastane to ensure that stays curve-hugging without stretching out over time. It’s American Eagle’s skinniest-ever jean, and one that hospitality professional Kyra Hinton loves. “I love that the ankles fit flawlessly into all my boots,” she shares. “Whether for the purpose of keeping cozy and warm in my UGGs or for a night out in a pair of fancy leather boots, they’re an easy and comfortable choice. AE black skinny jeans for the win!”

• Size range: 00–20; available in regular, long, and short
• Rise: 10.75"
• Colors: Three blue rinses, one gray

These classic high-rise skinny jeans come in 10 different colors, including blue-black, sand, and gray. They’re stretchy enough to be comfortable without getting baggy and hit right at the ankle. Communications professional Adriana Millar shared with Glamour that these are her go-to skinny jeans. “Fingers crossed they’ll be trendy again,” she said.

• Size range: W24 L30 to W36 L34
• Rise: 10"
• Colors: 10 rinses

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“My fave denim brand is Gap,” says Glamour digital director Perrie Samotin. “I find its jeans more flattering than designer brands.” And I’m totally aligned. They have the best skinny white jeans that I’ve tried (and I’ve tested many over the years), which are thick enough that they aren’t see-through yet still comfy and let you move with ease. The true-blue iterations shown here are no different and have the same high stretch recovery for flexibility.

• Size range: 24–35; available in regular, petite, and tall
• Rise: 10" mid-rise
• Colors: Medium indigo, dark rinse, light blue

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Get the look of a lived-in pair of vintage jeans in this mid-rise pair with its subtle faded wash and whiskering detail. It still has the stretch and softness that’s expected from a classic skinny pair, though. Plus, they’re offered in a curvy fit, tweaked with a narrow waist and more room in the thighs and hips.

• Size range: 24–33; regular, tall, and petite
• Rise: Mid-rise
• Colors: Dark wash, pure white, black

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“I recently tried on several denim styles from L’Agence and they were beyond comfortable,” says Glamour contributor Paula Lee. “Each pair, from skinny crop jeans to wide leg, is made with soft and high-quality fabric. The skinnies have that second-skin look, and while at first glance on the hanger they didn’t look like they would fit me, once I pulled them on, they molded to my body. Plus, the strategic fading serves to define and contour the legs.” With extra stretch and a just-right cropped length, this is a pair that can see you through casual daytime or nights out.

• Size range: 23–34
• Rise: 9 1/2"
• Colors: Medium blue, light vintage blue

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It goes without saying that every woman’s body is different, so why not find a pair of jeans that caters to your exact figure? Enter Measure & Made. Plug in your stats online and the brand will match you according to your size and shape. These super-skinny jeans sit at the belly button and taper to the ankles (making them great if you have skinny legs), and are supersoft courtesy of the cotton, polyester, and spandex blend.

• Size range: 0–28; available in three fits
• Rise: Mid-rise
• Colors: Distressed indigo, dark ink wash

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Can’t part with your black leggings? We hear you. For those days when getting properly dressed is a struggle, try these jeggings that are just as comfortable and breathable, but more substantial than your athleisure bottoms. The four-way stretch fabric hugs the body and sculpts the booty, while lending coverage by way of the super-high waist.

• Size range: 000–20; available in regular, short, and long
• Rise: 10 3/4" high-rise
• Colors: Dark ink wash

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Perhaps known more for its always on-trend summer dresses and romantic blouses, & Other Stories also has a great arsenal of denim, and this particular high-waist pair, made from organic and recycled cotton, is a favorite of Kate Middleton’s. We have to assume she’s reached for them so many times because of their comfortable stretch and the price tag (which is affordable by royal standards).

• Size range: 24–32
• Rise: High
• Colors: New blue, mid blue, black, gray