14 Best Barrel Jeans for Women 2025
Of course, as with any pair of jeans, it can still be hard to find the exact right fit. And because every denim brand seems to offer its own take (or five) on the tapered trend, I put in the legwork to help you find a pair that you’ll actually want to wear on repeat. From exaggerated styles to more subtly ballooned silhouettes, here are 14 of the best barrel jeans on the market—including the pair that J.Lo and I have in common.
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The Relaxed Fit Pair
We The Free Good Luck Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans
Here they are: The jeans that won me over and then won J.Lo over (in that order; don’t get it twisted). These have an effortless street style air about them and are available in a wide range of hues. They’re just so cool.
Sizes: 24-33 (Short, Regular)
Colors: 18 options
The Dark Wash Pair
Reformation Ollie High Rise Barrel Jeans
Are they black? Are they blue? I love a truly inky pair of blue jeans that teeters that line perfectly. And I love Reformation jeans, too.
Sizes: 23-24
Colors: Ondine
The 100% Cotton Pair
Veronica Beard Ryder Barrel
For all my ladies who like their denim without a hint of stretch, this pair from Veronica Beard is for you. Personally, I think the barrel style is the ideal silhouette for non-stretch textile because of the forgiving fit.
Sizes: 23-32
Colors: Bandit
The Cuffed Pair
Frame The Bubble High-Rise Barrel Jeans
This high-rise pair presents two equally playful options: Cuff them at the ankle for a casual look, or wear them at their full length should you seek a bit more drama.
Sizes: 23-32
Colors: Westbury, Outlaw, Dorado
The Designer Pair
Alaïa Rounded Leg Denim Pants
Wearing barrel jeans already signals that you’re up on sartorial trends. When you tell the ladies that these are Alaïa, your status will be raised to full-blown fashion hero.
Sizes: 34-44
Colors: Noir Alaia
The Long Pair
EB Denim Frederic Barrel-Leg Jeans
With exaggerated seams and a faded wash, this structured EB Denim pair offers a more elongated look that’s absolutely cool girl-approved.
Sizes: 23-32
Colors: 6 options
The Subtle Pair
Favorite Daughter The Nikki Mid Rise Barrel Jeans
Here’s a mid-rise barrel that is ever so slight. If you’re not sold on the trend just yet, these could easily pass for a standard straight leg.
Sizes: 23-34
Colors: Los Angeles, Venice, Asphalt
The Ripped Pair
Gap High Rise Barrel Jeans
ELLE’s digital director Claire Stern Milch is a woman on the go. From back-to-back meetings to dinners to casually planning a wedding while she’s at it, items have to earn a place in her wardrobe. This pair passed with flying colors. Gap is so back.
Sizes: 24-35 (Regular, Tall, Petite)
Colors: 8 options
The Black Pair
Everlane The Way-High Curve Jean
These jeans carried me through 2024, and I would like to take a moment to thank Everlane for these heaven-sent pants.
Sizes: 23-33; 27” or 29” inseam
Colors: 6 options
The Low-Rise Pair
B Sides Lasso Ankle Jeans
If you accomplish nothing else today, do yourself this one favor: Buy a pair of off-white jeans. You will be amazed by how often they come in handy. Dale Arden Chong, ELLE’s senior fashion commerce editor (and denim guru of the team), agrees.
Sizes: 24-32
Colors: Cream
The Under $150 Pair
Madewell The Darted Barrel-Leg Jean
The best part about a pair like this is that they’re totally timeless—and that they’re another editor-approved option from senior fashion commerce editor Dale Arden Chong. You need not worry about passing fads; these will always be stylish.
Sizes: 23-33 (Regular, Petite, Tall)
Colors: Vintage Canvas, Olenda Wash, Irmo Wash, Dobbins Wash
The Boyfriend Pair
Tibi Classic Wash Denim Sid Jeans
If you struggle to stray away from relaxed boyfriend silhouettes, this pair from cool-girl brand Tibi gives the best of both worlds.
Sizes: 24-32
Colors: Classic Blue
The Mid-Rise Pair
Pilcro Heritage Curve Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans
Shoppers of all shapes and sizes can get excited about this affordable pair, which comes in a variety of fits.
Sizes: 23-34 (Standard, Tall, Petite, Plus)
Colors: Blythedale, Eyck Wash
The Barely There Pair
COS Arch Tapered Jeans
Here’s a barrel that is ever so slight. If you’re not sold on the trend just yet, these could easily pass for a standard straight leg.
Sizes: 24-32
Colors: Indigo, Blue
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