The 10 Best Barrel Jeans, From Subtle Tapered Styles to Baggy Horseshoe Silhouettes
For barrel jean newbies and veterans alike.
By Erin Lassner
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Don’t knock it till you try it — barrel jeans are everywhere, and for good reason.
The trending style started off divisive, to say the least, but the curved leg silhouette became an absolute sleeper hit once shoppers started testing them out for themselves. And now, it’s safe to say, they’re the favored jean for fall. While the cut may seem intimidating at first, it’s surprisingly more versatile and less exaggerated than you’d think — especially if you pick the right pair.
From designer staples and TikTok’s most-loved finds to Sofia Vergara’s $26 pair at Walmart, these are the top 10 barrel leg jeans for every level of slouch.
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The 10 Best Barrel Jeans to Buy Online
Mother The Half-Pipe Ankle Jeans
The sky is blue. The grass is green. And Mother knows how to do denim — especially the barrel leg variety. The Half-Pipe is a more streamlined version of the brand’s best-selling Full-Pipe.
Levi’s Premium Baggy Dad Barrel Jeans
The knee darts and no-stretch denim balance out the Dad Barrel‘s slouchy fit through the hips and thighs.
Gap High Rise Barrel Jeans
The Katseye ad isn’t Gap’s only viral moment this summer into fall. The American heritage brand is gaining traction on TikTok for its premium selection of sub-$100 barrel jeans.
Gap Mid Rise UltraSoft Easy Horseshoe Jeans
Another Gap frontrunner with its exaggerated U-shaped silhouette and comfy-casual drawstring waist.
Nili Lotan Shon Barrel Jeans
For those willing to invest, no one does elevated basics quite like Nili.
Abercrombie & Fitch Heavyweight Rigid Mid Rise Barrel Jean
Available in three lengths as well as Abercrombie’s Curve Love fit.
Sofia by Sofia Vergara Women’s and Women’s Plus Barrel Super High Rise Jeans
Sofia Vergara’s latest Walmart lineup is filled to the brim with wallet-friendly fall denim. Exhibit A: these $26 high-rise barrel jeans.
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Old Navy High-Waisted Barrel Ankle Jeans
$17.49+ $49.99 65% off
Zac Posen is making sure Old Navy’s on its A-game.
We The Free Good Luck Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans
While this Free People pair has the internet divided, it remains a best-selling style for the brand.
Pistola Wes High Rise Barrel Jean
Ending things off with a subtle barrel moment for the more timid among us.
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