Mom jeans are a tried-and-trusted jean cut that we’ll absolutely never tire of. I think I can safely say that I’m not the only one who hasn’t once reached for my skinny jeans in the past year. And it’s not fair to blame this solely on the fact I’ve rotated between leggings and loungewear for quite some time now, either. I simply can’t think of anything worse than squeezing myself into a pair of constricting skinnies with zero give – they were already well on their way out longer than two years ago.
The mom jean shape may have been very uncool for a couple of decades (even the name implies their lack of trendiness) but, thanks to our nostalgia for all things 90s they’re now firmly back in fashion. If like me, you’re in a bid to change up your day-to-day for something stylish – but still comfortable – then let me introduce you to our edit of the best mom jeans. And keep reading for how to wear them.
What actually are mom jeans?
Mom jeans, boyfriend jeans, straight jeans, high-waisted jeans – the amount of denim choices are endless. So how do you tell your mom jeans from your girlfriend jeans? Look at 90s mom-jean inspo and you’ll see mom jeans are high-waisted with less stretch – like classic denim – and are cut to have a baggy fit particularly over the bum and thighs. They then taper down around the ankles, creating the silhouette favoured by women in the 80s and early 90s.
Where to buy the best mom jeans?
Unlike some denim trends that come and go, mom jeans have been popular for a couple of years now, and are around to stay – which means you’ll be spoilt for choice. Topshop has one of the best mom jeans ranges in all washes, and ASOS has a great selection too, including branded styles like these Bershka mom jeans that come in under £20 and are so high-waisted.