The 5 Best Old Navy Jeans, According to Editors

POPSUGAR Photography | Angela Elias
POPSUGAR Photography | Angela Elias
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Shopping for a new pair of jeans is rarely easy — and it feels especially difficult in 2023. Not only are there tons of cuts and colors to choose from, but there's also the all-important fit to consider. Whether you have a style you've stuck with over the years or plan to branch out and experiment with new denim trends (slit-flare jeans, anyone?), we're here to help you find a pair you adore. To do so, we consistently turn to Old Navy, one of our favorite places to shop for affordably priced and high-quality denim.

We scoped out hundreds of options at Old Navy, from the retailer's new arrivals section to its tried-and-true bestsellers, and picked out our favorites that we personally own, including everything from dark denim and light-wash silhouettes to raw hem jeans and wide-leg styles. Ahead, learn more about our editors' go-to skus with photos of how they styled them — including a high-waisted pair that are "flattering and supportive without feeling constrictive" to another option that not only "looks really cool on" but is "comfortable, too." Check out all five of our favorite Old Navy jeans ahead!

— Additional reporting by Angela Elias

Best Wide-Leg Jeans
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Best Wide-Leg Jeans

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Trouser Wide-Leg Jeans ($38, originally $55)

If you love wide-leg jeans, let us introduce you to your perfect match. These are extra high-waisted, so they sit just above the belly button, but a touch of spandex in the fabric keeps them stretchy and comfy. The front patch pockets and darted details on the legs mimic the look of trousers, so they can be dressed up or down. For more, check out our complete review of the Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Trouser Wide-Leg Jeans.

Editor Quote: "The extra-high waistline is flattering and supportive without feeling constrictive. The pants are lightweight, soft, and stretchy, so I can move freely and feel comfortable, even when I'm crouching down, sitting for long periods, or running around with my kids at the park. They look amazing with cropped sweatshirts and boxy sweaters, and I can reach up or bend over without exposing my belly button or backside. Freedom!" — Angela Elias, contributing editor, Commerce


Best Skinny Jeans
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Best Skinny Jeans

Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans ($28, originally $40)

Wide-leg jeans may be having a moment, but that's not to say skinny jeans are no longer cool. These are a brand bestseller with over 18,000 (yes, you read that right) five-star reviews, loved for their stretch, figure-hugging fit, and versatile dark-blue wash. Learn more about them by reading our full review of the Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans.

Editor Quote: "I tried a mid-rise, dark-blue wash, because I thought they were the most classic, and I really like them. They hug you in all the right places, but they don't feel overly tight or constricting." — India Yaffe, former associate editor, Commerce


Best Boot-Cut Jeans
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Best Boot-Cut Jeans

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Button-Fly Kicker Boot-Cut Side-Slit Jeans ($27, originally $50)

The retailer recently unveiled this updated silhouette on an older Button-Fly Kicker Boot-Cut style. The new version features the same soft and stretchy style of the OG pair but with subtle yet trendy side slits everyone will give you compliments on. Find out more via our review of the Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Button-Fly Kicker Boot-Cut Side-Slit Jeans.

Editor Quote: They're soft and stretchy, not stiff and rigid. Because of their comfy fit, I've been wearing them to feel put-together while working from home in place of my usual leggings — and they don't disappoint." — Marisa Petrarca, contributing editor, Commerce


Best Under $50 Jeans
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Best Under $50 Jeans

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Balloon Non-Stretch Black Ankle Jeans ($24, originally $45)

These jeans are equal parts timeless and trendy, featuring a loose fit from the hip to thigh and a curved tapered leg. Even though they don't have any stretch, they're still comfy, according to multiple shoppers, including one of our editors. Find out more by reading our complete review of the Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Balloon Non-Stretch Black Ankle Jeans.

Editor Quote: "And not only do they look really cool on, but they're comfortable, too. Since they're baggy, I didn't feel constricted at all, and they weren't too hot to wear on a summer day in the Midwest." — Marisa Petrarca, contributing editor, Commerce


Best Flared Jeans
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Best Flared Jeans

Old Navy FitsYou 3-Sizes-in-1 Extra High-Waisted Flare Jeans ($19, originally $60)

Love stretch? You'll adore these soft medium-wash jeans with fading and whiskering for a vintage-inspired, lived-in look. Beyond appearances, they star the brand's highly coveted 3-in-1 sizing technology. For more about how it works and this specific silhouette, read our review of the Old Navy FitsYou 3-Sizes-in-1 Extra High-Waisted Flare Jeans.

Editor Quote: "This is about to sound convoluted, but these jeans are so comfortable that they don't feel like . . . jeans. I'm wearing them right now and they're not digging into me in the least, nor do they feel stiff or tight. They're soft to the touch and stretchy, likely thanks to the fact that they're made of a cotton, polyester, and spandex mix." — Marisa Petrarca, contributing editor, Commerce