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They’re a seasonless wardrobe staple with a permanent place in fashion.

collage of designer jeans on a light gray background

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The slightly boxy wide-leg pants, high-rise waist, and classic five-pocket details check all the boxes for us.

We’d wear them with afitted tankor just a simplewhite T-shirt.

The slouchy fit adds to the laid-back vibe.

Nordstrom Rails Getty Wide Leg Jeans

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We’d wear these with heeled sandals or pointed-toe boots and asleek bodysuitor cropped vest.

We recommend this slim-fit pair.

These sophisticated jeans have a high-rise waist and mostly straight legs that are narrow but not too tight.

Agolde 90s High-Rise Pinch-Waist Jeans

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They’re versatile enough to wear withwhite sneakers, sandals,work flats, or heels.

you might’t go wrong with straight.

This casual-leaning flared pair has subtle bell-bottoms, raw hems, and a fitted silhouette from the knees up.

Nordstrom Citizens of Humanity Ayla Ripped High Waist Baggy Wide Leg Jeans

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We’re all about theultra-stretchy denimthat gets softer with every wear.

But unlike most 2000s styles, these jeans have a more modern high-rise waist.

This wide-leg style from AG features a cropped cut that’ll hit just above the ankle on most wearers.

Bloomingdale’s Paige Sasha Notch Back High Waist Wide Leg Trouser Jeans

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Are you shorter than average?

If you’re up for it, consider this Pistola pair.

The bowed silhouette and relaxed-fit legs give a contemporary aesthetic without being too over-the-top.

DL1961 Demie High Waist Straight Leg Jeans

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Frame’s Le Slim Jeans nail the look while still being versatile enough to style many ways.

We’d style these with a cropped sweater, a long-sleeve bodysuit, or a tucked-in tank.

They’re giving Bianca Stratford from10 Things I Hate About You.

Nordstrom Rag & Bone Sofie High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

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We like this pair from Favorite Daughter, with its straight and simple cigarette legs and high-rise waist.

“There is structure you just do not get in some contemporary brands.”

“Every pair is different,” Pantin explains.

Nordstrom Eileen Fisher High Waist Slim Fit Jeans

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“I would definitely follow the care guidelines on the label.”

Some pairs are dryer-friendly, but others call for air-drying.

Theresa has been contributing to Byrdie since 2020, covering fashion and beauty.

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