(Image credit: Featured Levis, Re/Done, and Agolde jeans on @gracejoshua13)
There is no better feeling than putting on your favorite pair of jeans. Of all of my classic fashion staples, a good pair of jeans is on the top of my list. The way you can pair them with virtually anything, dress them up or down, how flattering the denim fabric is… I could go on and on. Through years of being a fashion student, stylist, and now editor, I have tried basically every denim brand out there.
Finding your new pair of favorite jeans can be difficult with so many options, cuts, and washes, but don’t worry. I’ve got you. Whenever I’m adding to my denim collection, my go-to place is Nordstrom since it carries all of my favorite brands and has so many other options when I want to try out a new one.
Since I’m all about sharing, keep scrolling for the brands I’ll never stop buying.
Levi's
Levi's
Wedgie Icon Fit High Waist Jeans
Who doesn't love a good pair of Levi's? They come in so many different length options (great for petite people like me) and feel like a $200 pair of jeans. Plus, the classic Levi's logo on the waist is adorable.
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Levi's
501 High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Levi's
724 High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Levi's
70s High Slim Straight
Levi's
Ribcage High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
Mother
Mother
The Hustler High Waist Chewed Ankle Jeans
The main reason I love Mother jeans is the fit. They are SO flattering and always fit like they were custom made. The quality of these is also unlike many other brands. They feel as good as they look.
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Mother
The Hustler High Waist Fray Hem Ankle Bootcut Jeans
Mother
The Stunner High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans
Mother
Tunnel Vision High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Mother
The Insider Step Hem Crop Bootcut Jeans
Madewell
Madewell
The Perfect Vintage Jean
Madewell jeans are my new denim obsession. When I first tried these on, I was immediately in love. They are so comfortable and casual I could wear them every day.
Re/Done jeans are loved by some of our favorite fashion girls, such as Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, and they're worth the hype. They have so many different cool styles and cuts that always make me feel elevated when I wear them.
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RE/DONE
Originals High Waist Stovepipe Jeans
RE/DONE
Comfy '90s High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
RE/DONE
High Waist Stretch Ankle Jeans
RE/DONE
'70s Stove Pipe Cropped Jeans
Agolde
Agolde
Crisscross High Waist Organic Cotton Jeans
Agolde jeans are definitely in the running for the most-loved denim brand ever. It has a range from vintage styles to classic jeans. The quality of these jeans is undeniable. I promise you won't be disappointed.
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Agolde
Riley Ripped High Waist Straight Leg Organic Cotton Jeans
Agolde
Riley High Waist Straight Leg Organic Cotton Blend Crop Jeans
Agolde
'90s High Waist Loose Fit Jeans
Agolde
Pinch Waist Super High Waist Skinny Jeans
Good American
Good American
Good 90s High Waist Loose Fit Nonstretch Jeans
If you've never tried Good American jeans, don't walk—run. Every time I put these on, I feel so much more confident. They're that flattering. This brand takes size inclusivity seriously, carrying every size you could think of. I'm here for it.
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Good American
Good Legs High Rise Skinny Jeans
Good American
Good Pallazo Wide Leg Jeans
Good American
Good '90s Ripped High Waist Relaxed Jeans
Good American
Icon High Waist Jeans
Frame
Frame
Le Original Ripped High Waist Crop Jeans
Frame jeans are manufactured in L.A. yet have an elevated European feel to them. The brand takes inspiration from 1970s Parisian style, and you can tell in the cut and quality of its jeans. Worth the investment.
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Frame
Le High Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
Frame
Le Slouch (Bio)Degradable Straight Leg Jeans
Frame
Le High Waist Flare Jeans
Frame
Le High Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
Citizens of Humanity
Citizens of Humanity
Emery Ripped High Waist Crop Straight Leg Jeans
Citizens of Humanity specializes in sophisticated, high-quality denim that you can wear every day. These jeans are undeniably chic.
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Citizens of Humanity
Rocket Ankle Skinny Jeans
Citizens of Humanity
Emerson Slim Boyfriend Jeans
Citizens of Humanity
Crop Jeans
Citizens of Humanity
Jolene High Waist Slim Straight Leg Jeans
Topshop
Topshop
Straight Leg Raw Hem Jeans
Topshop jeans are a hidden gem. They're more flattering than you think, and many pairs come in petite, long, and regular.
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Topshop
Editor High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Topshop
Kort Straight Leg Jeans
Topshop
Raw Hem Crop Straight Leg Jeans
Topshop
Kort Organic Cotton Blend Jeans
Rag
Bone
Rag
Bone
Dre Boyfriend Jeans
I could wear Rag
Bone jeans to bed they're so comfortable. The brand originally comes from New York City with a focus on classic British tailoring. I always feel so elevated in these.
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Grace has always been a lover of all things fashion and beauty. Upon receiving her first degree in visual communications from FIDM in Los Angeles, she moved to New York City and continued her education at LIM College, majoring in fashion media with a minor in society and culture. Grace has worked for PhotoBook magazine, Insider, and Harper's Bazaar. As a writer, Grace has had pieces published covering topics including racial justice, fashion, politics, and current events. As the previous assistant shopping editor at Who What Wear, Grace loves finding the best buys out there for the WWW readers.