These are the jeans to wear for mom life.
When it comes to finding the best mom jeans, there’s an unspoken rule among the most stylish women – high rise jeans will be your mom body’s best friend. Celebrity moms and mom fashion influencers agree that high waisted jeans are the way to go for postpartum jeans once you have kids – because these are the best jeans for a mom pooch. So we’ll show you how to find and style some amazing mom jeans outfits for yourself, along with some inspiration from the It Girls.
PS – This article is constantly updated to bring you the very best recommendations!
What are Mom Jeans?
Mom jeans have been stereotypically touted as those unstylish, high-waisted, no-shape, unflattering cuts of denim that our moms wore back in the 80s (when some styles of clothing were questionable at best). But recently, there’s been such a shift in perspective on mom jeans, and designers are creating styles that really FLATTER a mom body. They’ve finally “gotten” the point that our bodies change as we age and have children, and our clothing should address that. As much as we dread our new tummy pooch, we need jeans to flatter our new curves.
But to really answer the question of what makes a pair of denim “mom jeans” material, we really have to talk about fit.
The short answer is that any pair of jeans COULD make hot mom jeans – but most likely, there will be a few good qualifying characteristics, like the ones below:
High Waisted Mom Jeans Outfit
Generally, high rise jeans or high waisted jeans (ones that goes all the way up to your natural waist (the smallest part of your waistline, above your belly button)) will be the most flattering to your mom body, and these are the most widely stereotyped fit of mom jeans. But a high rise is ideal because it naturally sucks in our middles and prevents the dreaded muffin top – that area of tummy fluff that hangs over lower-rise jeans and makes us look like we’re squished into our pants.
A great example of a high waisted mom jeans outfit is a high rise jean paired with a crop top, or a loose, tucked in t-shirt or tank top.
Check out these mom jeans from Levi’s – who knew that Levi’s would make such a cute mom jean – and these are only $98.
Good Amount of Stretch
You’ll see jeans now that are made of 4-way stretch material. This is a great thing for moms, because we need to be able to move in our clothes. We need to get down and dirty at the park; we need to get on the floor and change a diaper or ten; and we need to bend down a thousand times a day, to pick up items that seem to endlessly collect over and over. Our mom jeans need to be a second skin, similar to those yoga pants, am I right?
We can’t change Mother Nature or Father Time, but we can mold the way we dress ourselves around them.
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Why Mom Jeans Are A GOOD Thing
Just in case you needed a reminder, mom jeans – aka hot mom jeans – are a good thing because:
- They FIT.
- They FLATTER.
- They’re COMFORTABLE.
- They’re STYLISH.
Enough said.
Celebrity Moms and Social Media Stars Who Wear Mom Jeans
Everyone from Jessica Alba to Mila Kunis to Kim Kardashian wears mom jeans. And by mom jeans, we don’t mean your average ugly jeans from the 80s. We are talking super sleek, super hot mom jeans that flatter a mom’s curves extremely well – hugging the hips, covering the waistline, and moving with our bodies. See how some of your favorite celebrity moms are giving us some super chic mom jeans outfit ideas below.
Kate Middleton, J Brand Skinny Jeans
The Duchess of Cambridge knows a thing or two about dressing her gorgeous mom figure, and these are the best mom jeans that fit her body perfectly – she wears them in many a photo.
Khloe Kardashian’s Good American Jeans
Khloe Kardashian teamed up with business partner Emma Grede to create this line. Emma is the wife of FRAME Denim Founder Jens Grede, and a mom of two. (Read more about her in this insightful Forbes article). These women are both moms. They have a ton of experience with fashion and denim. And they obviously understand the importance of fit in a pair of mom jeans. The fact that they hit the $1 million mark in their first day of sales says a lot about the faith their supporters have in this line, too. So I’d venture to guess these are some of the best mom jeans out there.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s High Rise Cropped Jeans
SJP is known for taking a fashion risk or two, especially in her role as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. Here she is wearing the ultimate sexy pair of cropped, high rise, light wash mom jeans with a crop top back in 2009’s filming of Sex and the City 2. And this is an outfit you can still rock today! It shows how timeless celebrity style can be, even when fashion trends change so quickly.
Embed from Getty ImagesAlessandra Ambrosio’s High Rise Mom Jeans
She has model style, and she’s a true mommy It Girl. She rocks these high rise jeans like no one else, and proves that moms can still look model-hot! No sign of a muffin top in these flattering jeans!
Mom Fashion Bloggers’ Most Loved Mom Jeans
I took an informal poll among some of my bestie mom fashion bloggers and Instagram influencers. They have amazing style, and they work with some of the most amazing brands on the coolest campaigns. I wanted to get their take on what the best mom jeans style is for those of us with kids.
And in my questioning, I found a couple of trends:
- The top brand by far was AG, and the top style was a skinny high rise.
- These mom influencers all felt that the most important specifics were fit, softness, and comfort – and being able to move freely in their jeans, without the worry of any of their parts being exposed.
- Per the image below, NONE of the mom influencers interviewed wear low rise jeans.
The Best Mom Jeans Brands
You can find your fair share of jeans that will flatter your mom body in just about every store and in every price range. From Target to Neiman Marcus, from The Gap to Express to Topshop to Nordstrom and Saks, and even mom companies like Evereve, you’ll find a pair that will look amazing on you. Sometimes it takes a little digging, though, as jeans are notoriously hard to find the best fit. So here’s a non-exhaustive list of lines that carry some of the best mom jeans for those of us with kids.
- Express
- Topshop
- Evereve
- AG Jeans
- Pilcro Jeans from Anthropologie
- ZARA
- L’Agence
- Levi’s
- Gap
- Joe’s Jeans
- FRAME
- Good American
- I.N.C. Brand at Macy’s
- Universal Thread Brand at Target
- Your Favorite Local Boutiques!
How To Shop For The Best Mom Jeans
Speaking of fit, let’s talk about what to look for when shopping for a great pair of jeans and get some high waisted mom jeans outfit ideas.
Pay attention to the rise – how far the jeans come up on your waistline. Once you have kids, it’s harder to feel comfortable in low-rise jeans, because they now sit underneath that lower belly pouch that so many of us get after having kids. And anything that sits below your natural waistline (the skinniest part of your waist – right around or above your belly button) will cause the dreaded muffin top if it’s too tight.
The best mom jeans will be high rise jeans.
Please hear me out on this, as I can hear you sigh with disgust at the term high-rise. I did too, until I decided to embrace that high rise jeans actually make my mom body look BETTER! Like, a whole LOT better! A high rise jean will hit you right around that smallest part of your waist, eliminating a muffin top. In fact, they seem to even have a little slimming effect, by feeling like they actually suck in my middle a bit. And with a high rise jean, you can either tuck in a shirt, wear them with a crop top (without fear of your tummy hanging out), or just let your top drape over your jeans (see Khloe Kardashian’s picture above).
Next, pay attention to the fit. Whether you want to wear skinny jeans, flares, boyfriend jeans, straight, cropped, etc, the best mom jeans are really comfortable. Stand in them, sit in them, and move around a bit, but see if they have enough stretch for you. Will you be truly comfortable wearing them in different circumstances.
Price. I’ll go on record saying that my most favorite jeans are a more expensive pair by L’Agence. But you’ll be able to find a great pair of jeans in any price point. Just pay attention to the items mentioned above.
How to Style Mom Jeans – The Best Mom Jeans Outfit Ideas
Styling clothes is one of my favorite things to do. And today’s mom jeans can surely make some great outfits. Remember – stay true to your own style, and stick with styles that you feel are comfortable to wear. If you aren’t comfortable, you’re not going to wear the pieces as much as you should. Here are some of the best high waisted mom jeans outfit ideas – created with the best mom jeans in all budgets.
What To Wear With Mom Jeans – Need More Inspiration?
Read through any of our other fashion articles, and check out our constantly updated Amazon Shop.
High Rise Skinny Jeans Outfits
Try some of these looks out for a fresh style based on high rise jeans.
High Rise Flared Jeans Outfits
These are some really cute looks based on high rise flares.
The Best Mom Jeans In Every Price Point
This is a great starting point for your jeans shopping journey. We’ve picked some of our favorite jeans in every price point! Have fun shopping these beautiful pieces.
High Waisted Mom Jeans Under $100
We mentioned that style does not have to be expensive. Try out these jeans under $100 for a great look.
Mom Jeans Under $200
These jeans are all super cute and in a middle of the road price point.
Mom Jeans $200-$500
Definitely a higher price point, you’ll get style and great quality from these brands.
Best Mom Jeans Over $500
These are the ultra luxe jeans whose price tags are not for the faint of heart. But they’re super cute, so here they are.
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