Straight Leg Jeans

Straight-leg jeans have legs that don’t taper but don’t flare, either. They may fit snugly down the leg or feel roomy, depending on which style you choose. Straight-cut jeans are flattering on any body type and versatile enough to go with tons of different looks.

Straight-leg jeans generally hit right at your ankles, otherwise they may bunch up on top of your shoes.

Okay, we’re having a tough time thinking of shoes that don’t go with straight-leg jeans. For casual looks, wear sneakers, flat sandals with cute straps, or flats. If you'd like a little lift, you can’t go wrong with ankle boots or wedges. And when you’re going for an elevated look, denim straight-legs also look great with heeled, strappy sandals or pointed-toe pumps.

You either cuff your straight jeans or wear them long (uncuffed) depending on your footwear, the jeans themselves, and your desired look.

For a casual look, wear an off-the-shoulder sweatshirt or a loose band tee with a long sleeve underneath (try lace or a solid color). You can also wear straight-leg pants with a loose white button-up shirt and accessorize with bracelets and a necklace to balance the outfit. For a night out, throw on some stilettos or ankle boots and a bodysuit (whether spaghetti straps, sleeveless, or tank) and accessorize with a chain necklace and small hoop earring

If your straight-leg jeans are long enough, simply wear them over the tops of your boots. Similar to bootcut and flare jeans, a narrow ankle boot will give you a stylish lift. If your straight-fit jeans are short enough, they will rest above the top of your ankle boots. The goal is to show a bit of the narrowness of the ankle so it doesn’t give you a straight, blocky look. Beware of that in-between length where the jeans bunch on top of the ankle boots. If that happens, consider cuffing your jeans to make them a bit shorter for the right look.

Yes, boyfriend jeans are a type of straight-leg jeans. They’re generally low or mid-rise, with a looser fit on the legs, and have a slightly cropped straight leg. Check out our straight-leg Boyfriend Jeans in the Good Boy Collection.

They can be! Straight-cut jeans can be baggy if that’s how you prefer to wear them. Try our Weekender Jean with a looser leg and a drop crotch fit that makes weekends super comfortable. Or check out our Good 90s Jeans Collection for a variety of relaxed-fit straight-leg jeans.

Bootcut jeans have a moderate flair that starts around the mid-calf, while straight-leg jeans stay the course and descend straight down without a taper. Both styles can be worn in a similar way, with a variety of shoe styles, either formal or casual.