The Denim Superlatives: 12 Cuts So Good, They Deserve an Award

Written by: Amanda Chung

Printed on: September 13, 2022

Trend editor: Sandra Slusarczyk

Photograph courtesy of B SIDES Denims

Discovering a brand new pair of denims isn’t nearly how they suit your physique (or how good they make your butt look—although that pocket placement is important). It’s about whether or not they suit your life-style and your aesthetic. Are you sitting a lot of the day or out and about? Do you want a method you may costume up (for the workplace, for a dinner out) or only a pair to kick round in on days off? Does your closet skew minimal, retro, female, traditional? To get you began, we rounded up 12 standout types to your consideration.

G. Label Lev Button-Fly Relaxed-Leg Jeans

BEST FOR THE OFFICE

Except you’re in a task with a strict costume code, clear, nondistressed denim can completely work, er, at work. To smarten up the look, add loafers and a crisp button-up.

G. Label
Lev Button-Fly Relaxed-Leg Denims
goop, $295

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BEST FOR TUCKING

A curve-hugging, high-rise match will outline your waist properly. Search for a nonstretch pair with an increase that’s a minimum of 10 inches (this bestselling AGOLDE fashion matches the invoice).

AGOLDE
’90s Pinch-Waist Denims
goop, $198

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BEST FOR DATE NIGHT

Blue denims could really feel too informal for that buzzy new place you lastly snagged a reservation at, however dark-wash denim might be high quality. These have the tiniest little bit of stretch (3 %, to be exact), which makes sitting by a meal that rather more snug.

RE/DONE
’70s Crop Boot Denims
goop, $275

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BEST TROUSER REPLACEMENT

Virtually everybody on the goop vogue staff has these on their want listing. The drapey legs, the excessive rise, the laid-back but put-together vibe…and don’t get us began on that versatile wash.

Residents of Humanity
Annina Trouser Denims
goop, $238

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BEST BAGGY

These cling off the hips as boyfriend denims should, then fall straight by the leg with out pooling on the hem. The impact is much less frumpy and extra ’90s vogue icon—particularly with a button-up worn undone on high.

AGOLDE
’90s Denims
goop, $198

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BEST FOR TRAVEL

Whether or not you’re on a aircraft or on the highway heading upstate for the weekend, you’re going to need an additional slouchy, curved-leg silhouette that rivals the consolation of sweats.

B SIDES
Lasso Denims
goop, $385

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BEST CROP

Above-the-ankle hems all the time look recent, and so they’re straightforward to fashion with slides, sandals, sneakers—
virtually something goes. (Bonus: When you’re on the petite facet, a cropped reduce can even doubtless prevent a visit to the tailor.)

AGOLDE
Riley Crop
goop, $178

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AGOLDE
Riley
goop, $178

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BEST FOR LENGTH

Hovering someplace between skinny and straight, these ultrahigh-rise MOTHER denims will make your legs look miles lengthy. Preserve the remainder of the look easy and horny with a blazer and pin-thin heels.

MOTHER
Excessive Waisted Rider Skimp Denims
goop, $238

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THE CUT WE CAN’T QUIT

Typically the G. Label staff designs one thing so unbelievable, so immediately and universally beloved, that we find yourself reissuing it season after season. That’s the case with Geiger. These denims have swingy extensive legs, a comfortable excessive rise, traditional brass detailing, and well-placed again pockets which have a lifting impact. (All that, plus they’re soooft.)