Baggy jeans are the street-style and catwalk-approved denim shape for A/W 2022
Getting your head around a silhouette switch in fashion is harder than working a new colour into an outfit. It's a physical change, which is why baggy jeans are such a tricky ask. We know more than one millennial keen to stick to their skinny jeans (hiya!) but, this season, the catwalk and the chicest street stylers have spoken. Baggy jeans are the coolest denim cut out there so here's GLAMOUR's guide on wearing them well… (And no, wearing baggy jeans doesn't have to mean you look like a sk8r boi – unless you want to.)
Wide-leg, balloon fit or barrel-shaped are some of the best jeans for women on the market currently, and just a few ways that make the leap from slim-leg to super-sized a little easier. Although we got used to our jeans being spray-on over recent years, not only are baggy jeans a welcome comfort, they are also a versatile style choice.
Seriously, baggy jeans will go with everything in your wardrobe. It’s just a question of mixing things up to keep it looking fresh and keeping your look in proportion. If you’re thinking about wearing baggy jeans on the weekend choose a crisp white shirt. Blazers will stop floor-skimming baggy jeans feeling scruffy – and if you wear them with a heel, they can also work for the office. A tucked-in white t-shirt will look chic too and adding a belt will always make an outfit feel put-together. Over on TikTok, baggy jeans are being worn low-slung with pointed toe, spiky stilettos and a bra top or cropped tee – it's the perfect way to balance the volume of your bottom half with a visually lighter top.
If your style icon is more Billie Eilish than Bella Hadid then go for chunky sole loafers or a pair of designer trainers and team your baggy jeans with a cosy hoodie or bomber jacket. Revel in the volume of these jeans and turn everything up to 11.
After something different? Check out more of our denim guides here:
- Best high-waisted jeans
- Best flared jeans
- Best mom jeans
- Best white jeans
- Best straight leg jeans
- Best high street jeans
- Sustainable jeans
- Best petite jeans (including petite baggy jeans)
- Best boyfriend jeans
- Best low-rise jeans
- Best tall jeans
Now you know how to style them, scroll through our edit of the best baggy jeans to shop now…
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Best Baggy Jeans: High Rise
90s Baggy Ultra High Waist Jeans, £24.99, H&M
Why we love them: The're currently on offer. GO GO GO!
Pros: Customers say the fit is spot on.
Cons: Only two colours available.
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Best Baggy Jeans: Levi's
Why we love them: These baggy dad jeans come in plus sizes for inclusivity, and they're almost always in stock. Yay.
Pros: Available in five different colours.
Cons: The leg length only goes up to a 32 - not ideal for the taller ladies.
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Best Baggy Jeans To Wear With Crop Tops
Frame Le Baggy High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, £265, Net-A-Porter
Why we love them: The palazzo-inspired pair sits high on the waist and falls to loose, wide legs - i.e. all you could want from a baggy silhouette.
Pros: Seam details reinforce their vintage appeal.
Cons: They're meant to be high-rise but sit below the model's belly button.
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Best Baggy Jeans: Baggy Fit Black Jeans
Wonder Cut Jeans, £75, & Other Stories
Why we love them: The Wonder Cut jeans feature a high waist with a self-tie paper bag belt. So you get a pair of jeans and an accessory in one.
Pros: They're crafted from organic and recycled cotton.
Cons: They only go up to a waist 32.
Best Baggy Jeans: New In
Good '90s Jeans Redesign, £228, Good American
Why we love them: High-rise with a dropped crotch and loose straight legs, Good American's new '90s-inspired denim is roomy and, most importantly, comfy.
Pros: Belt loops mean you can cinch them in.
Cons: Less affordable.
Best Baggy Jeans Available In The United Kingdom
Why we love them: Though these jeans are quite rigid, you'll notice the 3% elastane in time. It provides that little bit of give when you need it.
Pros: There are 13 colours to choose from.
Cons: Prone to selling out.
Best Baggy Jeans: Cream
Khaite Ian Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, £390, Net-A-Porter
Why we love them: A wide leg helps these baggy jeans feel even more…well, baggier, but we especially love the year round-appropriate cream shade.
Pros: They fit true to size.
Cons: Quite spenny.
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Best Baggy Jeans: Relaxed Fit
French Connection Wide Leg Jeans In Mid Wash Denim, £80, ASOS
Why we love them: They're a bit more fitted at the waist/hips for a flattering finish.
Pros: They're made from 80% cotton.
Cons: They're non-stretch, if that's something you look for.
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Best Baggy Jeans: Baggy Ripped Jeans
‘94 Baggy Carpenter Jeans, £95, Levi’s
Why we love them: Relaxed in both fit and design, these ripped baggy jeans look as though they've come straight from a '90s skate park.
Pros: They are really popular among models for that off-duty vibe.
Cons: Not the most affordable.
Best Plus Size Baggy Jeans: Baggy Mom Jeans
ASOS DESIGN Curve High Waist 'Slouchy' Mom Jeans, £26, ASOS
Why we love them: Customers have commented on the quality of this pair of jeans, saying that they're well made and feel sturdy.
Pros: Less than £30.
Cons: Only have a 2.8 star rating out of 5.
Best Baggy Jeans: Bestsellers
Good '90s Loose, £181, Good American
Why we love them: They feature extra leg room for those that desire it and pair just as well with heels as they do trainers.
Pros: Rigid denim means you'll need to break them in, but that's a good thing because they'll last longer.
Cons: The brand recommends sizing down, so they're not true to size.
Best Baggy Jeans To Wear With Sweatshirts
Loose Straight High Jeans, £29.99, H&M
Why we love them: Designed to replicate your best straight jeans, but with a lower-rise and baggier fit, these jeans will see you through autumn and winter seamlessly.
Pros: 100% cotton but less than £30.
Cons: Customers recommend sizing up for a true, baggy look.
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Best Baggy Jeans: Loose Fit Denim Jeans
Pull & Bear 90's Baggy Jeans In Blue, £29.99, ASOS
Why we love them: Coming in at just under £30, you can't really complain about these baggy jeans - despite their limited sizing.
Pros: They're made from 100% cotton.
Cons: They only go up to a size 12.
Best Baggy Jeans For A Cargo Trousers Look
Tibi Murray Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, £495, Net-A-Porter
Why we love them: These baggy jeans have been cut from Japanese denim that's been treated using a wash and crease technique to achieve a vibrant blue shade.
Pros: The pleat to the front of the leg provides a polished finish.
Cons: If you're shorter than 5ft 10 they might drag on the floor.
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Best Baggy Jeans: Light Wash
Raey Drop Organic-Cotton Low-Rise Baggy Jeans, £140, MATCHESFASHION
Why we love them: If you're looking for super low-rise baggy jeans to channel your inner noughties girl band-member, these are the ones.
Pros: They're on the more affordable side of designer.
Cons: Only go up to a size 32.
Best Baggy Women's Jeans: White Loose Jeans
Wide-Leg Low-Rise Jeans, £79, COS
Why we love them: These optic-white jeans are crafted from a more sustainable blend of organic and recycled cotton and made without metal rivets for easy recycling. How thoughtful.
Pros: The organic cotton the jeans are made from is grown from non-genetically modified seeds without chemical fertilisers or pesticides.
Cons: They sell out on the reg'.
Best Baggy Jeans With Free Delivery
Topshop Low Slung Boyfriend Recycled Cotton Blend Jeans, £50, ASOS
Why we love them: Reminiscent of your favourite dad jeans, these baggy jeans from Topshop are rendered in a black-dyed dark wash with subtle distressing for that retro look.
Pros: They're designed to sit on the hips but you could pull them higher, too.
Cons: There aren't any reviews so you'll have to judge how they fit for yourself.
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Best Baggy Jeans: Subtle Boot Cut
FRAME Le Baggy Oversized Cropped Distressed High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans, £295, Net-A-Porter
Why we love them: From the raw hems to the coordinating belt at the waist, these baggy jeans scream early noughties.
Pros: The mid-wash hue is perfect for this time of year.
Cons: They claim to be cropped but they imagery argues otherwise.
Best Baggy Jeans: Plus Size
Tommy Jeans Plus Betsy Mid Rise Loose Jeans, £90, ASOS
Why we love them: Tommy Jeans is renowned for classic denim staples, and this pair of jeans is no exception.
Pros: The blue wash will wear well in winter and summer.
Cons: They appear to be baggier below the knee than on the thigh which might be an issue for some.
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Best Baggy Jeans: Jogger Fit Jeans
Weightless Wide Leg Pants, £149, Good American
Why we love them: Want something to replace your loungewear? Good American has got you with this cargo pants-inspired pair.
Pros: The clue is in the name; they're lightweight and airy.
Cons: More of a jogger than jeans.
Best Baggy Jeans: Dark Blue
Raey Opa Organic-Cotton Baggy Boyfriend Jeans, £140, MATCHESFASHION
Why we love them: Designed to replicate your best straight jeans, but with a lower-rise and baggier fit, these jeans will see you through autumn and winter seamlessly.
Pros: Available in five colours.
Cons: The dropped crotch takes some getting used to.
