What Is Replacing Skinny Jeans? 3 Cuts to Try

Straight-leg jeans are an easy first step if you like the simplicity of skinnies but want more room through your calves and ankles. Their consistent leg shape works with many of the tops you already wear, from a tucked-in tee to a longer button-down, so you can change your jeans without rebuilding your outfits.

Check the product’s listed specifications when evaluating start with a straight leg.

Wide-leg jeans make a more noticeable shift, with space through the leg that can look especially balanced alongside a fitted or neatly tucked top. Pay attention to length: a hem that clears the ground helps the shape look intentional and keeps it from dragging as you walk.

Check the product’s listed specifications when evaluating try wide-leg jeans for more volume.

Harem jeans offer another alternative when you want volume that feels different from a straight or wide leg. Our Light Blue Casual High Waist Harem Jeans bring together a light-blue wash, a high waist, and a harem silhouette; if that combination appeals to you, our guide to light-wash, high-waist harem jeans has more styling and care ideas.

Before you settle on a new cut, sit, walk, and bend in it: the waistband should feel comfortable, and the leg should give you the amount of room you want for a typical day. Keep the care label in mind, too, since following its washing and drying directions is the best starting point for looking after your denim.