It’s Official: These 9 High-Street Stores Do the Best Jeans

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February 21, 2022 at 06:00AM

As far as shopping experiences go, finding a great pair of jeans on the high street used to be tough (IRL or online, TBH). But over the past few years, there’s been an influx of affordable styles, lengths and shapes that suit every body shape. It’s no longer good enough that “cheap” jeans should feel cheap, so gone are the days of ill-fitting, saggy pairs made of fabric that quickly wears away.

Seeing as I only have one body (and different figures suit different jeans), I decided to put the question to our Facebook group So… Should I Buy This? on the jeans the members rate on the high street right now. There were some brands that were mentioned several times, and while I wouldn’t say there were any surprises, it’s clear that jeans have a lot of people talking, with over 40 people responding within minutes. 

All of the brands and pairs mentioned had a few things in common. First, they were all classic—no embellishments or gimmicks here. Mostly, they tended to be high-rise and straight-leg, although there were a few wide-leg and skinnies creeping in there too. Below, you’ll see examples of influencers wearing the brands that are recommended by our readers and the styles that they love. Keep scrolling for the best high-street-jeans edit.

Style Notes: Did you know that Zara has a great selection of high-street jeans? Find a variety of colours and fits to suit your style. 

Style Notes: While Levi’s Ribcage jeans were by far the most popular among our readers, there are plenty of options to choose from, including the iconic 501s. 

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Style Notes: Marks and Spencer does some great jeans. Expect classic styles with denim that has a bit of stretch. There are also options for petite and long lengths. 

Style Notes: Some of the best quality jeans on the high street, you can always rely on Arket for its denim. Its could-be-vintage washes look classic for everyday. 

Style Notes: One reader described H&M jeans as “surprisingly good quality and fit.” There is a range of great silhouettes, one of which you can see on Jessica Skye here. 

Style Notes: & Other Stories has just added so many new cuts to its jeans collection. The Straight, cropped and flared iterations look extra premium. 

Style Notes: Weekday was one of the most popular destinations for jeans in 2021, according to Lyst’s Year in Fashion report. And we can see why the high street favourite will be popular this year, too. 

Style Notes: For great-quality denim that will last, you can always count on Gap. 

Styles Notes: Who What Wear’s Joy shows off Whistles’ fun, playful patchwork denim. But there’s also so many classic, timeless styles such as the barrel and kick flare. 

Next up, the one high-street store I always buy basics from.

Opening Image: @symphonyofsilk

This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

Author Elinor Block | Whowhatwear
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