

The high-waisted 311 style is available in four different length options and nine washes, so you’re bound to find a pair that hugs your legs and hits your ankle exactly where you want it to, while also matching anything in your wardrobe.

With multiple inseam designs, stretch-friendly fibers, and a flattering high-waisted fit, Levis checks all the boxes for a great pair of skinny jeans. “A higher content of stretch materials, like Levi’s 311s, will also provide more flexibility in this style.”


“A skinny jean style can do a great job at flattering the legs,” concurs Christine Rucci, a denim expert with nearly 40 years in the business. Chelsea Volpe, a New York City-based stylist is a proponent of “high waisted, hip-hugging skinny jeans with the perfect amount of stretch” for anyone with curvier thighs. What We Don’t Love: Some washes have more inseam length options than others.Ĭontrary to what Gen Z says, the skinny jean style isn’t dead yet, and our denim experts wholeheartedly agree. What We Love: They are made with high-stretch materials for a totally flexible fit. Size Range: 23-37 | Rise: Extra high | Material: Cotton, elastane Plus, it comes in 10 different washes, including black and white, as well as styles with distressed details. The ultra-flattering fit comes in five different inseams including extra short, short, regular, long, and extra long, to accommodate heights from petite to extra tall. The Curve Love line has those of us with thicker thighs covered - these jeans are constructed with an additional two inches through the hip and thigh to eliminate unwanted gaps around the waist. The hip-hugging fit hits right at the waist to accentuate your figure in all the right places, while the straight-legged style drapes down the leg for a loose (but not too loose) silhouette. We really didn’t believe that the perfect pair of pants existed until we found these High Rise Straight Jeans from Abercrombie’s Curve Love line. What We Don’t Love: They aren’t super stretchy, but that doesn’t stop us from buying them. What We Love: These universally flattering jeans come in an extensive size range and have a gap-free waistband.
