2 min readYou can keep your skin-tight denim, and stop trying to steal my best baggy jeans out of my wardrobe. It’s true that stovepipe silhouettes—a.k.a. cigarette jeans—are poised to make a comeback as one of 2026’s best denim trends, but that doesn’t mean you have to do away with your wide-leg jeans. What started off as a Y2K revival (aided and abetted by work-from-home comfy attire) has now cemented itself as a wardrobe staple. Despite the prevalence of baggy jeans, they’re still considered a controversial choice. Well, I’m here to assure you that this trend isn’t going anywhere.
While baggy jeans might immediately conjure a late ’90s skater boy aesthetic, there are so many ways to pull off the look in 2026. We’re seeing this denim trend paired with cropped spring jackets and the coolest sneakers of the year, but you can also take a page out of the Dior spring/summer 2026 runway. At the show, models paired structured tops with flowing denim that made the look feel more sophisticated.
Dior spring/summer 2026
When it comes to buying your perfect pair of baggy jeans, there are a few factors to consider. You can go subtle, with a slightly oversized option, or lean in with denim that swallows your frame in the best way possible. As we move into spring, drawstring denim is making its annual re-emergence, but you can also find dark-wash options that work well for cooler weather. If you want a low-slung, hip-hugging option, consider sizing up—and then find a great pair of shoes that won’t let your hems meet the ground. From extremely cozy options to structured, elevated classics, shop our favorite baggy jeans below.
Levi’s Super Baggy Barrel Jean
American Eagle Dreamy Drape Stretch Low-Rise Baggy Wide-Leg Jean
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Madewell The Ultimate Wide-Leg Jean
Joe’s The Ryan Low Slung Baggy Jean
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Abercrombie & Fitch Low Rise Ultra Loose Jean
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Still Here New York Cool Jean
Icon Denim LA Kendall Jean
Good American Good Standard Baggy Jean
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Cotton On Super Baggy Jean
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