14 Best Barrel Jeans for Women 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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