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Who says jeans cant be comfortable?

Collage of three people wearing stretch jeans, one ankle-length, one flared, and one skinny, against a gray background

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And thats because flexible denim does the seemingly impossible: It makes apair of jeanscomfortable.

Whiledenimis practical and polished, it doesnt have the greatest rep for being unbelievably comfortable.

Instead, stretch jeans fill that comfort gapliterally and figuratively.

LOW-RISE BLACK BOOT JEANS

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It feels like the only thingwrongwith stretch jeans is that there are too manygood options.

And even though they are described at low-rise, our testers still felt confident wearing the pair.

Plus, their comfort level isto put it simplyunmatched.

Person standing while wearing Hollister Low-Rise Medium Wash Boot Jeans

Byrdie / Sarah Naftzger

They give good stretch and offer a nice cut.

And we love that the materials contain recycled polyester and cotton.

Plus, these come in an on-trend light blue wash with subtle fading and whiskering.

Old Navy High-Waisted Wow Wide-Leg Jeans

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These hold up with washes, which is important, considering how much youll want to wear em.

Its an even better idea when its a pair by cult-favorite label Citizens of Humanity.

(Ahem, can you tell Ive already thought of how Id style these?)

MOTHER Denim The Rambler Zip Ankle

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Despite the snug fit, the stretch fabric ensures comfort and ease of movement.

You might call that cheating to include on a list of stretch denim, but we call it genius.

Its arguably the most innovative pant yet.

Good American Good Waist Skinny Light Compression Jeans

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a super-soft jean that will make you say, ‘No, seriously.

to anyone who compliments you.

And thats because these strike an ideal balance of looking vintage-y, but feeling marvelously comfortable.

Citizens of Humanity Florence Wide Straight

PHOTO: Citizens of Humanity

(See also: Theyre the best part of rigid jeans withoutactuallybeing rigid.)

Theyre high-waisted, not too tight on my thighs, says Acree.

They make your butt look good, but theyre still loose, relaxed, and laid back.

FRAME Le High Skinny Jeans

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Plus, they look and feel pretty luxe on tootrust.

We have a pair and cant get enough of them.

), these are a splurge-worthy pair of jeans that will withstand the test of time.

Rag & Bone Miramar Sofie Wide-Leg - Kimber

PHOTO: Rag & Bone

No breaking in will be required, she says.

According to Draugelis, it depends!

Along with writing about beauty, she also frequently covers relationship, wellness, and lifestyle topics.

DL1961 Bridget Boot High Rise Instasculpt

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Spanx Flare Jeans

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Person wearing Spanx Flare Jeans while standing on carpet

Byrdie / Bridget Annear

Everlane Way-High Jeans

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Person with hand in the front pocket of Everlane The Way-High Sailor Jeans

Byrdie / Molly Blanco

Gap Maternity True Waistband Full Panel Girlfriend Jeans

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Joe’s Jeans The Mia Petite

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PAIGE Leenah - Monique

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Levi’s 70’s High Flare Women’s Jeans

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