19 Best Mom Jeans That Prove This Vintage Shape Is In For AW26

What actually are mom jeans? What is the difference between boyfriend and mom jeans?

Mom jeans, boyfriend jeans, wide leg jeans, straight and high-waisted jeans – the amount of denim choices are seemingly endless. So how do you tell your mom jeans from your boyfriend jeans? Well, the clue is in the name. Mom jeans have an unmistakeable 1990s air about them – they are usually high-waisted, but often have a more generous cut in the waist and bum area that allows for more movement.

This comes from an assumption that a mum has to run after their kids, meaning their trousers require extreme comfort. Well, your parent status doesn’t really matter because this silhouette is just universally flattering. Going down to the ankles, mom jeans taper towards the hem and create a carrot-like silhouette favoured by designers in the 80s and early 90s. This unique shape also makes them easily recognisable while vintage shopping. Although they can also have a similar waist fit, boyfriend jeans have a wider silhouette that will fit more oversized while their legs will be loose at bottom.

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Where to buy the best mom jeans?

Unlike some denim trends that come and go, mom jeans have been popular for years now, with a recent resurgence in popularity. This is great news for anyone looking to dip (back) into the shape as your choices are endless. Pretty much every retailer we searched while compiling our list of the styles to shop have options of mom jeans – this means every price point is covered.

ASOS have a huge selection, including & Other Stories as well as their own brand, the latter of which comes at an extended range of sizes. Classic denim labels like Calvin Klein, Tommy and Levis have their own interpretations of the silhouette, all of which come with years of expertise in denim making that will ensure your jeans will last a lifetime

If you’re looking to invest in a pair of designer mom jeans, there’s no better place to shop than Net-A-Porter. Right now, Agolde’s 80’s jeans are a perfect hybrid between the barrel leg jean and the classic mom-approved tapered leg. There’s a reason Dakota Johnson is such a superfan of the brand. We’re also here for the Saint Laurent high-rise slim leg silhouette – it’s definitely an update on the skinny jeans that we can totally imagine taking over the denim world over the next few years.