Given their restrictive reputation, we rarely reach for jeans for their cosy comfort. But all that is about to change thanks to these soft, supple, cotton styles. They’re stretchy without sacrificing sartorial integrity and relaxed without revealing their total effortlessness. And yes, we’ve even jotted down a jegging — 2010 fashion is truly coming back fast. Give them a go for yourself to see just how comfy jeans can be, and don’t be surprised if you end up never taking them off.
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TRF Wide-Leg Mid-Ride Full Length Jeans, £35.99
Big, baggy and beautiful. These Zara jeans are loose on the legs and built to work with oversized sweatshirts and cute going out tops alike.
Zara TRF Wide-Leg Mid-Rise Full Length Jeans, $, available at Zara
ASOS Design Curve Slim Straight Jeans In Mid-Wash Blue, £32
Trust ASOS to offer an affordable everyday jean option. With a high waist and loose-fitting shape, they’re sure to be easy to slip on, too.
ASOS DESIGN Curve Slim Straight Jeans In Mid-Wash Blue, $, available at ASOS
H&M Mom Ultra High Ankle Jeans, £29.99
White jeans are a win for any occasion and with a slight elastane blend, this pair is sure to offer that much-needed stretch.
H&M Mom Ultra High Ankle Jeans, $, available at H&M
Monsoon Harper Crop Wide-Leg Pull-On Jeans, £59
An ultra-wide-leg trouser is ideal for curling up in a chair to WFH and this pair even has an elasticated waist. Goodbye, circulation-cutting waistband.
Monsoon Harper Crop Wide-Leg Pull-On Jeans, $, available at Monsoon
501 Levi’s Original Jeans, £100
Few brands do jeans as well as Levi’s and the 501 is famous for a reason. In an easy-to-wear straight fit, it offers a flexible shaping design that isn’t suffocating. Could we ask for much more?
Levi’s 501 Original Jeans, $, available at Levi’s
Alice + Olivia Jane Trouser Jean, £310
Looking for a jean you can also wear to work? These suit-like trousers do the trick, mixing cotton and elastane to make them feel comfier than they look.
Alice + Olivia Jane Trouser Jean, $, available at Alice + Olivia
Superdry Organic Cotton Vintage Carpenter Jeans, £74.99
This throwback pair of 100% organic cotton jeans is built around comfort. Why else would workmen wear them?
Superdry Organic Cotton Vintage Carpenter Jeans, $, available at Superdry
Nudie Mellow Mae Blue Mud, £145
Skinny jeans are making a comeback and they’re one of the comfiest styles around. Thanks to Nudie, you can now pick up a more planet-friendly pair.
Nudie Jeans Mellow Mae Blue Mud, $, available at Nudie Jeans
Good American Good Legs Crop, £129
Good American is famous for its size runs and there’s something to suit almost every body type, which is what we like to see. Dubbed super stretchy, they’re soft, supple and oh-so comfy.
Good American Good Legs Crop, $, available at Good American
Mango Pocket Cargo Jeans, £45.99
The more pockets, the better, thanks to the revival of the cargo trend. What better way to wear it than in denim?
Mango Pocket Cargo Jeans, $, available at Mango
People Tree Ariel Wide-Leg Jeans, £119
People Tree is one of the most planet-friendly brands out there. These wide-leg jeans are made from 100% organic cotton and get softer as you wear them, creating the perfect fit for your body.
People Tree Ariel Wide-Leg Jeans, $, available at People Tree
Frame Le High Flare Jeans, £175
Seventies fashion is coming through thick and fast, and few things scream ‘free love’ like flared jeans. With an elastane, cotton and polyester blend, they’re sure to be comfy while completely fashionable.
FRAME Denim Le High Flare Jeans, $, available at Matches Fashion
Everlane The Painter Jean, £127
The best thing about Everlane is how it breaks down its pricing so you can see exactly where your money goes. The second best thing is two inseam options so you can tailor the final fit.
Everlane The Painter Jean, $, available at Everlane
Uniqlo Ultra Stretch High-Rise Cropped Leggings, £24.90
No jeans are as comfortable as the legging-jean hybrid. Say hello yet again to the jegging.
Uniqlo Ultra Stretch High-Rise Cropped Leggings, $, available at Uniqlo
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