If you’ve ever found yourself in a dressing room, sweating under fluorescent lighting, bending, squatting, shimmying, and asking, “Why do I do this to myself?!” you are absolutely not alone. Finding the perfect jeans—jeans that are modern, comfortable, flattering, and make you feel like your most confident self—can feel borderline impossible. Body changes, trend shifts, inseam and rise confusion…the struggle is real.
And yet? When you find the pair—your unicorn denim—you instantly feel taller, sleeker, more pulled-together, and energized to take on your day (or night). They’re truly the most underrated wardrobe transformers.
So today I’m sharing the BEST jeans of the season, all from Nordstrom (my go-to for denim because of their huge selection, fast shipping, easy returns, and free in-store hemming). Whether you’re building your wardrobe basics, refreshing your closet for fall/winter, or just craving something slightly more modern… I’ve got the perfect pair here for you!
Let’s get into it…
Huge thank you to Nordstrom for sponsoring this post. As always, my thoughts are my own and I only work with brands I love.
styling the best jeans of the season
chic and sophisticated top
With each pair of amazing jeans that I’m featuring below, I kept the rest of the outfit very simple and easy-to-recreate. This chic and sophisticated black turtleneck is the perfect base for an elevated yet comfortable fall outfit. It’s so lightweight and easy to layer under any jacket or sweater. Plus, I know you probably already have a black top that you love in your closet, so hopefully this helps you picture how the jeans will seamlessly integrate into your wardrobe. I also kept accessories minimal with a gorgeous pair of earrings by Alexis Bittar, a gold cuff bracelet, chic black flats/pumps, and a simple, yet impactful Isabel Marant waist belt.
elevated, leg-lengthening jeans
FRAME Le Slim Palazzo Patch Pocket Jeans
If you love the waist-snatching effect of a high-rise combined with the leg-lengthening magic of a wide silhouette, you’ll love this pair by FRAME. The front patch pockets give a subtle nod to 70’s tailoring—but in a way that feels modern, elevated, and totally wearable. While patch pockets can give more emphasis to the hips, these are cheated in to create a narrowing effect. And, of course the dark wash and wide leg silhouette make you look longer and leaner.
There’s stretch to these jeans, but not so much that they leave you with a baggy rear end by lunchtime. None of us want that. They’re comfortable enough for errands, classy enough for dinner, and pair effortlessly with sweaters, blazers, and bodysuits. Consider these your grab-and-go jeans anytime you want that slimming, elongating, extra-boost of confidence look.
Sizing note: these jeans have a 31-inch inseam… perfect length for petites with small heels or platform sneakers.
soft, chic, and modern denim
Rag & Bone Logan Featherweight Jeans
Next on the list of the best jeans for fall 2025, the pair that has been a Busbee best-seller for many months—and I completely understand why. The fabric is featherweight (read: heavenly), the dark grey wash feels fresh, and the relaxed drape is flattering without being sloppy.
I personally love the longer length and subtle puddling at the ankle. It’s chic, effortless, and elongating with heels. But! If you live somewhere rainy or snowy, I get that this length may not be ideal. City walkers—consider a platform or slight heel to keep things clean. I’ll pair these with my black wedge snow boots in the winter.
And… Run, don’t walk—they’re on major sale right now.
timeless bootcut jeans that flatter every curve
AG Farrah Bootcut Jeans
If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you’ve heard me rave about the Farrah bootcut jeans. When a jean works, you stick with it. These are mid-rise, which can sometimes feel better than high-rise (depending on your body shape and tummy), and the slim bootcut shape balances hips beautifully. They also add the illusion of curves to my rectangle body shape, making them subtly sexy.
I especially love darker washes for fall and winter—they’re more polished, more slimming, and transition effortlessly from day to night. These are comfortable, timeless, and flattering. These are the kind of jeans that whisper, not shout… and that’s what makes them special. If you’re only going to buy one pair of jeans this season, make them these! Your future self will thank you each and every time you pull them out to wear on repeat.
wildcard pick – trendy barrel leg jeans
MOTHER The Half Pipe Flood Jeans
I swore I would never wear the barrel-leg trend. And then… you all convinced me to try these.
And wow.
Sometimes fashion surprises me. Even after all of these years working in this industry.
These give your outfit instant personality. They’re playful, sculptural, and bring a cool factor you simply don’t get from traditional cuts. They’re comfortable, fun, and definitely a conversation-starter.
Taking risks in fashion is such a low-stakes way to feel courageous in life. Try the trend that intrigues you and more risk-taking is sure to follow. You might surprise yourself too!
sneaky-chic viral sweatpant jeans
Rag & Bone Miramar Sofie Terry Sweatpant Jeans
Last, but certainly not least on the list of the BEST jeans for fall 2025, is the viral sweatpant jeans that I’ve been loving for over a year now (in multiple washes, lengths, and silhouettes). I’ve covered these many times before, but they are way too good to leave off of the roundup. I like this pair even more than others, because they’ve got functional belt loops, zipper, and pockets—they look like jeans. You can add a belt to complete the look—unlike some of the other Miramar styles with printed on details. But they’re actually cotton terry sweatpants. Sneaky chic at its finest! (Style note: these do not have the structure of regular jeans. They are sweatpants – that look like jeans.)
You’ll wear these working from home, running errands, on road trips, travel days… the list could go on and on. They do shrink in the dryer though since they are a cotton terry, so if the length is perfect—hang to dry. If you need a touch of shortening, 20–30 minutes in the dryer does the trick. I dried mine once and now they’re perfect for me at 5’4″. They do run slightly big, since they’re a slightly oversized fit, so if you’re in between sizes, size DOWN. I’m wearing size 25 for reference.
Comfort without sacrificing style? Yes, please. I’ve always been a firm believer in this, and these pants make it possible in ways you can’t understand until you try them.
For more sneaky-chic travel day outfits that you’ll never want to take off…check out this post next!
⭐ quick fit tips every woman should know
Always check:
•Inseam length (knowing what you need saves SO much time and energy! My max inseam is 32-inches and I know that means I also need to wear them with 3-inch heels).
•Rise (depending on your torso length, do you feel best in low, mid, or high rise?)
•Fabric composition (1–2% elastane is ideal for nice stretch that doesn’t stretch out)
•Hem style (raw is more casual and easy to cut shorter vs. finished which is more polished and dressier)
Paying attention to these details and knowing what you like best really helps you save so much time and money.
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your new favorite denim
Finding that perfect pair of jeans can be transformative. It can create curves, shape, elongate, slim, but most importantly, give you that extra spring in your step and boost of confidence.
Life’s simply too short for uncomfortable and unflattering denim.
Here’s to finding the pair that makes you feel unstoppable. 💫