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These Boyfriend Jeans Will Be There For You All Summer Long
What is a boyfriend jean in 2021? While the traditional borrowed-from-the-boys denim silhouette connotes a slim-fitting, low-rise pair with a looser leg; a cropped, cuffed hem; and an overall constitution that’s been ripped, frayed, and distressed, searching for a boyfriend jeans right this second shows us that the shape is changing. From where we sit, we’re seeing that legs have gotten longer and rises have gotten higher, in a nod to the growing popularity of a more 90s-influenced, baggy shape. (One of the most-Googled styles right this second is PacSun’s Ripped ’90s Boyfriend Jean, which boasts the slim-but-easy fit and destroyed exterior of its early-aughts forbears, but with the addition of a heel-skimming hemline and ultra-high waist.) It’s a lot of denim to digest, but as professional shoppers, we’re always up to the challenge. Armed with an open mind, we dove in and narrowed down our 24 favorite pairs from the stores our readers shop the most. It turns out, no matter what you’re looking for in a “boyfriend” these days, there’s a jean for you out there.At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team, but if you buy something we link to on our site, Refinery29 may earn commission.PacSun Light Ripped ’90s Boyfriend Jeans, $, available at PacSunOuterknown Fillmore Boyfriend Jean, $, available at OuterknownPilcro The Slim Boyfriend Jeans, $, available at AnthropologieGap Mid Rise Girlfriend Jeans, $, available at GapMadewell Tomboy Straight Jeans, $, available at MadewellWe The Free We The Free Dad Jeans, $, available at Free PeopleBDG Organic White High-Waisted Baggy Boyfriend Jean, $, available at Urban OutfittersBoyish The Ziggy, $, available at BoyishMango Relaxed Ely Jeans, $, available at Mangoendless rose Ripped Slim Boyfriend Jeans, $, available at NordstromUniversal Standard Bae Boyfriend Crop Jeans, $, available at Universal StandardGood American Good Boy Jean, $, available at Good AmericanTopshop Zed Oversize Mom Jeans, $, available at ASOSEllos Plus Size Boyfriend Jeans, $, available at AmazonRiders by Lee Indigo Fringe Cuff Boyfriend Jean, $, available at AmazonJoe’s Jeans Niki Cuffed Boyfriend Jeans, $, available at Nordstrom RackSJYP Blue Boyfriend Fit Jeans, $, available at SSENSEReformation Kealy Carpenter High Rise Relaxed Jeans, $, available at ReformationPoetic Justice Curvy Fit Verla Destroyed Boyfriend Jeans, $, available at VerishopEverlane The Super-Soft Relaxed Jean, $, available at EverlaneZara Slim Fit High-Rise Ripped Jeans, $, available at ZaraH&M Boyfriend Low Regular Jeans, $, available at H&MD’or Istanbul Boyfriend Cut Jeans, $, available at EtsyLulus Rocky Washed Black Distressed High-Rise Boyfriend Jeans, $, available at LulusLike what you see? How about some more R29 goodness, right here?23 Non-Basic Denim Shorts7 Classic Pairs Of Denim Every Woman NeedsThe One Denim “Trend” That Stood The Test Of Time