If you read Who What Wear on the reg, you know that we tend to make a lot of trend predictions. Based on what we saw coming down the runways, infiltrating Instagram, and landing at our favorite retailers, we called out the next big non-skinny jeans trend when it was first bubbling up. Well, that was at the start of last year, and if you cut to the present day, the denim trend in question—high-rise wide-leg jeans—has fully taken over the fashion scene.
I’ll just say it: We were right. If you don’t already know what we’re talking about, these full-length jeans are defined by a trouser-like wide leg and a waist-cinching high rise. We know that wide-leg jeans can be intimidating if you’re used to wearing more fitted styled (ahem, skinnies), which is why the high rise is crucial here. It hugs you in all the right places and creates some nice dimension for the overall silhouette. Some of the standout pairs defining the trend are Levi’s High Loose Jeans, which celebs and their stylists alike are keen on, as well as the Citizens of Humanity Annina Jeans, a Who What Wear–editor favorite.
We went ahead and sourced the aforementioned pairs along with more of the best wide-leg jeans on the internet right now. You know, just in case you wanted to get in on the trend, too. Keep scrolling to shop all our favorites and glean inspiration on how to style them along the way.
Style Tip: These jeans were tailor-made for tucking in a sweater. Add more dimension to the look with statement accessories.
A WWW-editor favorite.
It doesn’t get any more classic than this wash.
The fastest-selling pair of Levi’s right now.
Investment-worthy denim.
A top Nordstrom pick.
Zara always gets it.
I’ll take the whole outfit, please and thank you.
If you haven’t tried this affordable denim brand, you’re really missing out.
Relaxed and cool.
In case a cropped hem is what you’re after.
Style Tip: Embrace the retro feel of wide jeans when you pair them with a vintage print.
These mimic the shape and wash of The Row jeans that every fashion person wants.
This puddle hem, though.
An A+ fit.
These come in so many great colors.
& Other Stories took inspiration from ’90s skater jeans to create this pair.
Wear these with some heels for a leg-lengthening effect.
Loving this lighter wash.
An affordable ace.
A closet classic.
Pretty polished as far as denim goes.
I like the idea of pairing this denim style with a structured blazer.
A shockingly good deal for of-the-moment denim.
Wish-list jeans.
You already know they look good with white sneakers.
This light wash is so chic.
The Aussie jeans on every cool girl’s radar.
For even more non-skinny jeans ideas, we suggest looking to French girls for another on-the-rise style.
This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
