The Best Jeans That Were Made for Thicker Thighs

Even though the year is 2023, it still feels next to impossible successfully shopping for the right pair of jeans. The length is either too short or long, the waist not wide or tight enough, the taper at the end is just off—the list of problems can go until the end of time. Add thick thighs into the equation, and you’ll likely find yourself narrowing down your existing list of denim contenders even more. Shopping for jeans for thick thighs shouldn’t take as long as it does (it took me four years to find the perfect petite straight leg jean), so we scoured online retailers to find the best pairs.

To narrow down our search, we looked at a mixture of positive reviews from customers as well as denim fabrics and fibers, focusing attention on stretchy materials like elastane, spandex, and cotton. We also looked to see whether the jeans were available in different fits, such as curvy, loose, and baggy.

From wide leg denim to skinny jeans, here are 13 jeans that won’t suffocate your thighs and will flatter every body.

The best jeans for thick thighs, at a glance:

• Best skinny: Good American, Good Waist Crop Jeans, $119
• Best baggy: Madewell, Baggy Tapered Jeans, $40
• Best wide leg: Gap, High Rise Stride Jeans, $55
• Best straight: Asket, The Standard Jeans, $175
• Best flare: Old Navy, High-Waisted Wow Flare Jeans, $37
• Best low-rise jeans: Abercrombie and Fitch, Curve Love Low Rise 90s Baggy Jean, $90
• Best mid-rise jeans: Agolde, 90s Mid Rise Loose Fit, $179
• Best high-rise jeans: Everlane, The Way-High Jean, $98
• Best crossover: Universal Standard, Katie High Crossover Jeans, $138
• Best petite: Levi’s, Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans, $108
• Best tall: Mother, The Maven Heel, $258
• Best jeggings: Torrid, Jegging Skinny Super Soft High-Rise Jean, $16
• Best mom jeans: H&M, Slim Mom High Ankle Jeans, $25

The best jeans for thick thighs

Best skinny

Good American, Good Waist Crop Jeans — $119.00

Available sizes: 00-24

Skinny jeans are arguably a year-round staple, and this Good American pair goes with just about everything—sweaters, crop tops, fleece, you name it. What makes them great for thick thighs is the cotton and elastane blend, rendering them ultra stretchy. This high-waisted pair hugs you in all of the right places without suffocating your thighs. We promise, you’ll be wearing this pair of denim on repeat.

Washes: 2

Material: cotton and elastane

Pros:

• Comes in a variety of sizes
• Stretchy
• Hugs the body

Cons:

• Available in limited washes

Best baggy

Madewell, Baggy Tapered Jeans — $40.00

Sizes available: 23-33

Madewell is known for its jeans, and the brand never falls short of crafting stylish and quality denim. While not stretchy, this tapered pair features a baggy fit that’s roomy from the hip through thigh and a dark wash that pairs well with light and dark-colored clothing.

Washes: dressler wash

Material: cotton

Pros:

• Baggy fit
• Machine washable

Cons:

• Not stretchy
• Available in limited washes

Best wide-leg

Gap, High Rise Stride Jeans — $55.00

Sizes available: 24-35, in three lengths

If skinny or straight leg jeans aren’t what you fancy, opt for a pair of wide-leg denim instead. This pair from Gap is stylish and is crafted with one percent elastane for a hint of stretch, making it ideal for people with curves or thick thighs. Plus, it boasts a looser fit, making this pair ultra comfy. It’s just the denim you need to get your outfit started.

Washes: dark wash

Material: cotton and elastane

Pros:

• Loose fit
• Available in three lengths
• Stylish

Cons:

• Available in limited washes

Best straight

Asket, The Standard Jeans — $175.00

Sizes available: 23-34, in three lengths and two builds

For a timeless pair of straight leg jeans, you can’t go wrong with Asket’s Standard Jeans. Crafted out of organic cotton and degradable elastane, this pair of denim offers a mid-rise fit, a slight stretch, and a roomy thigh area with the environment in mind. Also, enjoy a slightly tapered silhouette that looks good on everyone.

Washes: 2

Material: cotton and elastane

Pros:

• Slightly tapered
• Made from organic materials
• Roomy thigh area

Cons:

• Expensive
• Available in limited washes

Best flare

Old Navy, High-Waisted Wow Flare Jeans — $37.00

Sizes available: 0-30, in three lengths

For the price, these jeans by Old Navy do not disappoint. The slight stretch and flare bottom make these jeans as comfy as they are stylish, and thanks to the one percent spandex, they have a little extra give. Take all the customer’s word for it. The denim has more than 1,300 five-star reviews. “Finally a pair of flare jeans with room in the thighs,” said one Old Navy customer.

Washes: campeche

Material: cotton, recycled polyester, recycled cotton, and spandex

Pros:

• Roomy space for thighs
• Affordable
• Machine washable

Cons:

• May be too long for some
• Available in limited washes

Best low-rise

Abercrombie and Fitch, Curve Love Low Rise 90s Baggy Jean — $90.00

Sizes available: 24-34, in three lengths

The low-rise fit of these Abercrombie and Fitch jeans are delivering all our Y2K fashion needs. The relaxed silhouette will make this pair of denim the most comfortable in your closet, and the baggy fit means there’s plenty of room. “I absolutely love these. As a curvy girl, I never thought I would go back to low rise…,” said one shopper.

Washes: 5

Material: cotton and elastane

Pros:

• Baggy fit
• Made of elastane
• Available in five washes

Cons:

• May run large for some

Best mid-rise

Agolde, 90's Mid Rise Loose Fit — $179.00

Sizes available: 23-27

If you’re lucky enough to cop a pair of Agolde denim—the brand’s styles sell out quickly—you’ll be granted ultimate “cool girl” status. What makes this pair of jeans so highly sought after, especially by folks with thick thighs, are the slightly slouchy fit, light wash, and distressed look. Plus, thanks to the boxy fit, you can enjoy the extra leg room.

Washes: light

Material: cotton

Pros:

• Boxy fit
• Made of organic cotton
• Stylish

Cons:

• Expensive

Best high-rise

Everlane, The Way-High Jean — $98.00

Sizes available: 23-35, in three lengths

Featuring a Burj Khalifa-high waist, Everlane’s Way-High Jean delivers a timeless, mom jean look that’s comfortable and roomy. The organic cotton and elastane blend of this denim is durable, lending itself to daily wear. Albeit being a straight leg jean, there’s still a slight bagginess to the jean for folks with thick thighs.

Look to the 1,500+ reviews, and you’ll find a waterfall of positive reviews like this one: “These jeans never disappoint, I have them in literally every color they come in. They don’t gape at the waist, and I am curvy for my legs and they don’t feel too tight on my thighs at all. My comfiest jeans I own. Sizing is consistent across the colors offered too,” said one Everlane shopper.

Washes: 6

Material: cotton and elastane

Pros:

• Made of elastane
• Comes in six washes
• High-waisted

Cons:

• May run large for some

Best crossover

Universal Standard, Katie High Rise Crossover Jeans — $138.00

Sizes available: 00-40

Universal Standard’s Katie Jean makes you feel and look good. The crossover detail offers this high-waisted pair an edgy element that’s different from all of the jeans in your closet. Made of cotton, polyester, and 4 percent elastane, these roomy jeans are tapered with slight distressing that gives the pair a cool look. Now, you can take your outfit from day to night.

Washes: distressed indigo

Material: cotton, polyester, and elastane

Pros:

• Crossover detail
• Slightly distressed
• Made of 4 percent elastane

Cons:

• Expensive

Best petite

Levi's, Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans — $108.00

Sizes available: 23-33, in two lengths

In Levi’s line of denim, the brand’s Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans give a quintessential glimpse from the early 1990s. The high-rise fit, classic straight leg, and allure of length lengthening will help your wardrobe transcend time. Even more, this pair is blended with cotton and Tencell to make room for your thighs and give you the maximum wears for your bucks.

Washes: 8

Material: cotton and Tencel

Pros:

• Leg-lengthening look
• Hits at the ankle
• Comes in eight washes

Cons:

• May be slim in the thigh for some

Best tall

Mother, The Maven Heel — $258.00

Sizes available: 23-34

Mother’s Maven Heel Denim helms the balance between form-fitting and baggy. It hugs the waist and the top and tapers off toward the bottom of the pants. With leg room, this pair of denim has enough space for thick thighs, and has an elongating fit for taller people. Crafted out of 98 percent cotton and two percent elastane, these gray jeans will be the only thing you reach for.

Washes: barely there

Material: cotton and elastane

Pros:

• Stylish
• Roomy fit
• Made of elastane

Cons:

• May take time to break in

Best jeggings

Torrid, Jegging — $16.00

Sizes available: 10-30, in five lengths

A pair of denim that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, Torrid’s Jegging is the pair you’ll want in rotation. A high-rise fit, super stretchy, and buttery soft—what more could we ask for? This pair is blended with cotton, rayon, polyester, and spandex, and is so cozy, you’ll mistake it for an actual pair of leggings. In the review section, you’ll find no shortage of rave reviews. “The shape of these jeans perfectly hugs all my curves and being a gal with bigger thighs, I appreciate how sturdy yet comfortable these are,” raved one shopper. “I’ll definitely be buying another pair.”

Washes: 11

Material: cotton, rayon, polyester, and spandex

Pros:

• Comes in five lengths
• Buttery soft and stretchy
• Available in 11 washes

Cons:

• May slip down for some

Best mom jeans

H&M, Slim Mom High Ankle Jeans — $25.00

Sizes available: 0-20

Good-fitting mom jeans are hard to find, but H&M takes the hustle work out of the denim search. Affordable, slightly stretchy, and stylish—you wouldn’t want to revert back to any other styles with this pair. These jeans have enough wiggle room for your thighs thanks to the spandex and are available in three fashionable washes. It’s giving fashionista, minus the price tag.

Washes: 3

Material: cotton and spandex

Pros:

• Affordable
• Available in three classic washes
• Made of spandex

Cons:

• May run small for some