17 Cool ’90s Jeans That Are Perfect for Fall
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In the realm of jeans, the early aughts were all about low-rise cuts [shudder], the 2010s saw skinny styles reign supreme, and come 2020, ’90s jeans are the undisputed everyday staple. Blame it on comfort rising to the top of the priority list amidst the pandemic, or simply the nature of the trend cycle, but a relaxed fit, a high waist, and distressed detailing and patchwork are back and better than ever. From wha we see on models turned style icons and trendsetters of Instagram, all signs point to low-key silhouettes for fall and winter—which happen to mesh naturally with our underdone quarantine wardrobes. Whether paired with a formfitting bodysuit, a silk button-down, or chunky knitwear, roomy jeans can anchor any look with a touch of structure and downtown flair.
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Legacy brands like Levi’s and Agolde always come through with a great vintage fit, and celebrity-approved internet brands like Princess Polly have a range of options that might have you sitting up in your room blasting Brandy all day. From carpenter pants to straight-leg silhouettes, shop 17 great ’90s jeans that will give your sweatpants a run for their money.
Glamour editors swear by this super high-rise classic as a reliable wardrobe staple, a.k.a. Levi’s bread and butter. They’re fitted through the hip, straight all the way down, and endlessly versatile. Grab ’em while they’re still on sale!
Available in sizes ranging from 00 to 40, these jeans from Universal Standard are the perfect relaxed crop for all your misadventures of quarantine (i.e., socially distanced bench hangs and long walks down the oat milk aisle) and are available in four different colors.
Looking to zhuzh up your denim collection? Go with Agolde’s standout paper-bag style from Verishop, best paired with that fitted white tank you have no plans of retiring as temps drop.
Labor Day has come and gone but (off) white isn’t canceled, and these roomy jeans will drape perfectly over your go-to sneakers.
Whether styled with platform booties, white sneakers, or fall-ready flats, this sustainable pair is bound to become a favorite repeat for months to come.