The 11 Very Best Jeans for Tall Women

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Sizes and lengths:00–15 (equivalent to 22- to 32-inch waists) with 30-, 32-, 34-, 36-, and 38-inch inseams |Stretch:Not stretchy|Rise: 11.75 inches |Cut:Slimmer straight-leg |Price:$

For a long time,Madewellheld the “best overall” title in this guide. A big part of the appeal was that it carried additional sizes for those over 5-feet-eight: “tall,” with at least a 30-inch inseam for those between 5-feet-8 and 5-feet-11, and “taller,” with a 33-inch (or higher) inseam for those over six feet. And while almost all of Madewell’s jeans are still available in tall, the brand no longer carries taller sizes.

I believe our pick for theverybest jeans for tall women should be a pair that comes in a wide range of inseams — wider than the offerings from the other bests on this list. That’s why Wrangler’s Cowboy Cut Slim Jean is my new top recommendation here. It comes in 30-, 32-, 34-, 36-, and 38-inch inseams, the widest range of inseams of any jeans here.

You might’ve seen these Wranglers before: They’ve been included in earlier iterations of this guide and first appeared on our siteback in 2019, when senior editorSimone Kitchens(who’s 5-feet-11) compared them to “something fresh out of A.P.C.” then. Years later, they still have many fans. Recently, I heard about them from artistMelly Wirtes(who’s 6-feet-2). “I feel like ’90s Shania Twain in these jeans,” she says.

The Wrangler Cowboy Cut Slims are made of a stiffer denim that holds its shape in a way that reminded Wirtes of vintage jeans. Unusually, the jeans’ waist sizes are odd-numbered, so Kitchens recommends going for a size 3 if you’re a size 2; a 7 if you’re a 6; and so on. She suggests sizing up a bit “because it’s 100 percent cotton and will shrink just a teeny bit.” (More recently, Strategist senior editorWinnie Yang, who’s 5-feet-2, had to get the shortest inseam, 30 inches, hemmed — further evidence to me that these will be long enough for those who are taller.) LikeLevi’s, Wrangler has a good reputation with denim-heads (I have talked to many as the Strategist’s denim correspondent) — and at this price, you’re getting a bargain.

Sizes and lengths:27–36 with 34- and 36-inch inseams |Stretch:Stretchy |Rise:None listed |Cut:Flare |Price:$

A handful of brands — likeHeight-of-Fashion,Alloy Apparel,Long Tall Sally, andNineth Closet— sell jeans specifically for women over six feet. I chose Amalli Talli jeans for this category because the label offers the broadest range of sizes (27 through 36), with many styles starting at a 34-inch inseam and going up to a 38-inch inseam. The brand founders are tall women, and bloggerAkia Danielle(who’s six feet tall) points out that “they get what we need.”

Amalli Talli’s inventory includes everything fromskinniesandstraight-legstowide-legsandflares— and if a style sells out, it’s often restocked quickly. I included the Esme, which is available in sizes 27 through 36 and 34-, 36-, and 38-inch inseams. The silhouette is fitted through the hips and thighs before widening at the knees.

Sizes and lengths:24–36 with 36- and 38-inch inseams |Stretch:Not stretchy|Rise:None listed |Cut:Wide-leg that’s slimmer through hips|Price:$

If you want to spend a bit less, take note from themanytall women who recommend ASOS. BloggerAlicia Jay, who is six-feet-six, describes ASOS’s denim as something of a sleeper hit — the jeans are especially good quality for the price (many are under $50). Most jeans come in 36- and 38-inch inseams, and for those who don’t need quite that much length, there are pairs with a 32-inch inseam as well. The only downside here is that stock is unpredictable: Jeans sell out fast and offerings change almost weekly. If you’re willing to constantly check on what hasn’t sold out, it’s well worth the effort. I included the Dad Jean here because it’s reliably stocked, based on checking stock of what’s on this list constantly. But there are several otherstyles— from baggier boyfriends to tapered straight-legs to slouchier low-slungs — available in long lengths as well.

Sizes and lengths:10–30 with 31- and 33-inch inseams |Stretch:Stretchy|Rise:None listed |Cut:Super skinny leg|Price:$

Plus-size and tall-length are challenging-to-shop-for categories on their own, and it can feel downright impossible to find jeans that combine both. Luckily,Katie Sturino, founder ofMegababe, told me about this pair from Torrid, a plus-size label that offers “tall” (31 inches) and “extra-tall” lengths (33 inches). The brand’s Bombshell jeans might be what it’s best known for: The style is well-fitting throughout the legs and has an elastic waistband so there’s littlegapingbetween the hips and waist. (Torrid actually reengineered the jeans recently so there’s evenless gaping.) While many skinny jeans can become baggy toward the ankles, Sturino assured us that “these maintain their shape all the way down.” Content creatorNikki Apostoloualso loves these, and told us that they “hug my curves, cling where I need them to, and flatter my more apple-shaped figure.”

Sizes and lengths:23–37 with a 32.5-inch inseam |Stretch:Stretchy|Rise:None listed |Cut:Classic straight leg|Price:$

Abercrombie & Fitch has revamped its brand to offer more size-inclusive, trend-focused pieces without its signature moose emblazoned on everything. Its jeans have taken the focus recently thanks to how high quality they feel for such an affordable price (and they have been featured throughout ourjeans coverage). Many of the brand’s denim styles come in a “curve” option, which fits those with wider hips and more of an hourglass shape better; it even offers plus sizes as well as tall lengths. This ’90s-inspired distressed pair has a 32.5-inch inseam for its “long” inseam (for those who are five-foot-eight to five-foot-ten) and an “extra-long” inseam for those who are five-foot-eleven and over (though the latter’s length is currently listed for this pair, which is why I only included the 32.5-inch inseam here).

Sizes and lengths:24–33 with a 30-inch inseam |Stretch:Not stretchy|Rise:10.5 inches |Cut:Wide-leg that’s slimmer through hips|Price:$$$

If you’re easing your way out ofhigh-risejeans and trying mid-rise jeans again, you might try Alex Mill’s Jane Straight Jean. It features a 10.5-inch rise (the baseline for what’s mid-rise is 10 inches, while a high-rise is around 11 inches), with a waist front “dipping just slightly in a very flattering way,” says Strategist senior editorHilary Reid. “They don’t have that sliced-across-the-middle look that some mid-rise and high-rise jeans can have.” At five-feet-eight, the 30-inch inseam comes to her low ankle. They run true to size and haven’t stretched out much since she’s been wearing them. (Importantly, the button fly, a closure Reid doesn’t usually like on her jeans, doesn’t dig in, either.) And of any new pairs of jeans she’s tried, “they’re the closest to feeling like actual vintage,” with the denim reminiscent of a pair of older Levi’s and the silhouette similar to a pair “you might find going for hundreds of dollars elsewhere.” (A fact that helps justify the price tag.)

Sizes and lengths:23–34 with a 30- or 32-inch inseam |Stretch:Not stretchy|Rise:11.125 inches |Cut:Classic straight leg|Price:$

Levi’s is one of your best bets when it comes to high-quality, affordable jeans. The 501s were invented by Levi Strauss himself back in 1873. These are a favorite among the denim obsessives we’ve talked to, making appearances on musiciansAly and AJ Michalkaand celebrity stylistKarla Welch’s “what I can’t live without” lists. Most notable for the purpose of this guide, the cut is offered in both a 30- and 32-inch inseam (which is not the case for all Levi’s). ArtistLucy Litman, who’s five-foot-eight, depends on the brand for its fit especially — and these have a true straight leg.

Sizes and lengths:24–33 with a 30-inch inseam |Stretch:Not stretchy|Rise:10.5 inches |Cut:Bootcut|Price:$$$

Another recommendation from Reid is the Runaways from Mother. The jeans might be branded as a flare, but I’d call them a boot-cut instead. Reid “was looking for fitted, very comfortable, kind of 2003 sexy, dark-wash, boot-cut jeans with a lot of stretch,” and the Runaways were “exactly that,” she told me. And while admittedly pricey, they’ve held their shape through the years. “I’ve never once felt that they’ve stretched out or become baggier with wear,” Reid says. They are true to size too — available in sizes 23 to 34. Her ideal inseam is 32 inches for something full-length on her five-feet-eight frame. As they’re 34 inches long, she got them hemmed. “Honestly, it made me excited to find jeans that were long enough that I had to hem them,” she says.

Sizes and lengths:23–31 with a 33-inch inseam |Stretch:Not stretchy or stretchy options|Rise:12 inches |Cut:Fitted through hips with a straight-leg|Price:$$

Reformation’s denim is designed for those who areleggier: 32- and 33-inch lengths are almost standard across the brand’sjean page. The Cynthia cut in particular was a favorite among tall women I consulted with, and is available in rigid and stretch denim. According to Katie Schmidt, owner ofPassion Lilie, the style gives the illusion of even longer legs, and artistMelly Wirtes, who’s six-foot-two, has worn her Cynthias so much she says they now fit like a glove. (Wirtes also notes that the AbercrombieUltra-Rise jeansabove are somewhat of a dupe for this pair — though the Abercrombies have a slightly slimmer leg opening.)White LotusstarMeghann Fahyis a Cynthia Jean devotee, as well. “Thejeansnever stretch out too much or lose their shape,” she told us.

Sizes and lengths:23–32 with a 32-inch inseam |Stretch:Not stretchy|Rise:11.25 inches |Cut:Relaxed straight leg|Price:$$$

Since I last talked to Wirtes for this guide, she purchased these Re/Dones that were originally recommended by former writerChloe Anello(the Strategist effect, if you will). They’re similar to the Wrangler’s Cowboy Cut. “Something about a straight-leg, full-length, light-wash with no rips, appliqués, embellishments, or embroidery feelsrealcowboy,” she says. But there are differences: The Re/Dones only come in one inseam (breaking right at the ankle, while the Wranglers hit the ground on her), and the Wranglers hug her more through the thighs. For comparison’s sake, the Re/Dones are “somewhere between mom jeans and boyfriend jeans — I think really depending if you size up or down,” she says. They’reveryheavyweight, made from a rigid denim — meaning there will be zero stretch — that’ll flex over time, starting off tight, then molding to your body. “You have to earn being comfortable in these jeans, but I love that about them,” she tells me. “They feel like an investment, to keep and repair over time.” Anello, for her part, “hoped the company’s jeans weren’t actually as good as people say, partially because they’re so expensive and have become somewhat ubiquitous.” As it is, they’re among the best jeans she’s ever owned.

Sizes and lengths:23–39 (plus sizes 14–24here) with a 31-inch inseam |Stretch:Stretchy|Rise:12 inches |Cut:Classic straight leg that’s cropped|Price:$

It may seem a little ridiculous to include cropped jeans in a post about tall jeans, but hear me out: If you do want cropped jeans, not all pairs work for tall people — some look pretty strange because the proportions are completely off. So if you’re going for a more abbreviated look, Whitney Powell, aglobal client executiveat LinkedIn and editorial director of blogWhit Wanderswho is five-foot-11, recommends the famed Levi’s Ribcages, known in the Strategist circle as the “Goldilocks of jeans.” These have a wider leg than the brand’sWedgies(otherwise known as our favoritejeans). Powell likes that the traditional straight-leg shape doesn’t taper and makes legs look longer, even for those who are already on the taller side. Since the jeans come in three inseams (27, 29, and 31 inches) on Levi’s own site, you can decide whether you want only a slight crop versus something that resembles more of a pedal pusher.