23 Stylish Pairs of Jeans Under $100

Kate Thorn
Aug 08, 2014

Denim is just the best, isn’t it? It comes in all shapes, sizes and colors — so what’s with your basic, bootcut, blah options?! It’s time to refresh your denim wardrobe and as summer turns to back to school season, this is the perfect time to play with outstanding denim pieces that can be dressed down for weekend brunch or dressed up for a night on the town. We collected 23 pairs of trendy, stylish denim jeans that you will want to live in and that won’t destroy your fall wardrobe budget!

1. You And Meander Jeans ($90): The flare is a little hippy, making a long and lean silhouette — and the buttons on front are just so much fun!

2. Perfect Ten Skinny Jean ($70): Go classic with these totally essential blue skinny jeans featuring an ultra-high waist and gold contrast stitching.

3. High Rise Burgundy Jeans ($18): Complete with a classic wash and high waist, these skinny jeans are a wardrobe essential, guaranteed to be worn from season to season.

4. Hole New Game ($80): If you love your jeans distressed, then you’ll love the generous rips this pair has!

5. Mineral Wash Boyfriend Jeans ($25): Grunge up your wardrobe with this pair of boyfriend jeans in a vintage ’90s shade of mineral gray.

6. White Distressed Jeans ($38): Because every girl needs a pair of white jeans, and this pair is perfect for muscle tees and booties.

7. Patched Levi’s Jeans ($80): Classic Levi’s jeans are given a makeover with allover distressing and patching for a relaxed, comfy feel.

8. Bleached Dip Dye Jean ($90): Soft, lived-in vintage jeans with a dip-dyed, cropped leg and a relaxed waist make for a funky take on basic denim.

9. Neon Orange Jeans ($76): Because blue jeans are far too cliche for you.

10. Raw Edged Boyfriend Jean ($30): From their raw-edged ankles and nonchalant silhouette to their perfectly worn-in faded and distressed detailing, these are the boyfriend jeans you’ve been searching for.

11. Floral Jeans in Teal ($70): Beautifully made denim with an unusual pattern will pair perfectly with luxe pieces to quickly become a wardrobe staple.

12. Nikki Crop Jeans ($70): With a straight cropped leg and a fun bit of patchwork around the waist, these unique jeans will be the perfect pair through the rest of summer into fall.

13. Distressed Boyfriend Jeans ($30): This pair of relaxed fit boyfriend jeans feature distressed accents and look great cuffed with booties or flat sandals.

14. Chintz Rose Mom Jean ($20): These feminine jeans might just become your favorite pair of denim!

15. Lightweight Stretch Skinny ($80): This is the perfect everyday jean with five pockets and added stretch for ease of movement.

16. Low-Rise Relaxed Skinny ($80): We love these low-rise relaxed skinny jeans worn cuffed at the bottom for a cool tomboy look. The added stretch ensures you’ll live in these all weekend long.

17. Relaxed Fit Gray Jeans ($30): Embrace the gray side of denim with these high-waisted slouchy jeans that would look perfect with pastel and neon tops alike.

18. Washed Mint Skinny Jean ($62): Chill through the rest of the summer in these refreshing mint skinny jeans with contoured bottom-lifting pockets that will make you almost consider skipping the gym.

19. Ankle Grazer Jean ($60): Dark grey jeans are going to be a must come fall. Get yours and start breaking them in now.

20. Deconstructed Skinny ($90): Slashed at the knee, these broken-in jeans work a worn effect for a trendy take on casual denim.

21. Roller Derby Jeans ($60): A dark wash is great. It makes jeans seems a bit dressier so you can get away with wearing them to the office or out to dinner and drinks.

22. Weekday Cropped Jeans ($90): These casual jeans will effortlessly take you from Monday to Friday… and maybe even Saturday and Sunday, too!

23. Slim Boyfriend Jean ($80): Loose fitting, but still stylish, your boyfriend only wishes he had jeans as comfy as these.

What style do you prefer? Are you a die-hard fan of the skinnies or are you loving all this distress work? Let us know in the comments below!

11 Flattering Plus Size Jeans That Hug You In All The Right Places

When it comes to clothing, there's nothing more empowering than a good-fitting pair of jeans. And I'm not just talking good, I'm talking these-jeans-were-literally-made-for-me good. As a midsize gal who once exclusively shopped in the plus size section, I know how hard it can be to track down that quality in jeans. Luckily, I've done the research through lived experience (and lots of shopping) and found a handful of brands who've absolutely mastered making on-trend jeans for gals with curvier proportions. Scroll on to see 11 downright flattering pairs of plus size jeans, all perfectly eligible for year-round wear to boost your confidence and complement your personal style.

Levi's

Levi's 501 Original Fit Women's Jeans

Levi's 501 jeans silhouette is the literal blueprint when it comes to denim. They're utterly timeless, and thankfully, very flattering. With a high waistline and straight legs, they're also really easy to wear any way you like. This medium-wash pair in particular will fit closer around the waist and hips before flaunting a looser fit along the legs. The material they're made of boasts a gentle stretchiness to move with you perfectly! Available in sizes 16-24.

Old Navy

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Wide-Leg Jeans

One major quality I look for in plus size jeans is a high waistline, because I've found it fits my body best and helps smooth out my tummy. This pair from Old Navy features an extra high waist which is balanced out by wide legs, creating a silhouette that favors bodies that might be more top-heavy. The coolest part is the colorblocked design that'll absolutely turn heads wherever you wear 'em. Available in sizes 00-30.

Gap

Gap High Rise Barrel Jeans

Gap also has tons of plus size jeans to pick from! Barrel jeans are hot right now, and no one should be left out of the trend. This style is shoppable in a wide size range and four different denim washes to help you find your perfect pair! This one is especially comfy since the legs are meant to be very drapey and loose. The waistline is definitely more fitted, and the hem of these jeans tapers inward to create a playful shape that can work stylish wonders with your body. Available in sizes 24-35.

Good American

Good American Always Fits Good Legs Straight Jeans

Good American's plus size jeans are really unique in that they follow a versatile one-size-fits-four sizing chart and always flaunt a gap-proof waistband. The material they're made of has 100% stretch that "ensures optimal flexibility and unrestricted movement." You'll find that the mid-rise waistline and straight leg styling will work with a variety of outfits and garments, making these a great pair to rock year-round. Available up to size 32.

Madewell

Madewell The Plus '90s Straight Jean

These jeans are made from a stretchy material that still retains some rigidity for shaping your body, but not restricting it. They are fairly fitted through the hips and thighs but boast a higher back rise for a "curve-enhancing lift." I really enjoy the darker wash on these, too. It feels perfectly formal for in-office days or date nights, but can easily be styled for casual outings. Available in sizes 14-24.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Low Rise Baggy Jean

Abercrombie & Fitch's Curve Love line is a total godsend for curvy and plus size people. The bespoke fit "eliminates waist gap with additional room through the hip and thigh," and while you may feel weary about rockin' a low-rise pair, I'd argue they're the comfiest silhouette you could ever rock, since the waistband won't dig into your stomach. The baggier fit around the hips and legs is helpful on lazy days, too, all while still making you look put-together. This style comes in so many different washes and lengths. Available in sizes 23-37.

Old Navy

Old Navy High-Waisted OG Loose Utility Jeans

The vertical seaming on these jeans can help shape your body and supply a nice elongating effect for your legs. The waistline sits at the belly button while the fit is only semi-fitted through the hips and thighs. These also have a slight stretch to them, thanks to 1% spandex. Available in sizes 00-30.

American Eagle

American Eagle Stretch Super High-Waisted Straight Jean

American Eagle also brings the range when it comes to plus size jeans. If you're on the hunt for a solid everyday pair, these straight-leg jeans are it! They're crafted from a mid-weight structured denim material with "just enough stretch" for everyday comfort. The medium wash is perfect for pairing with anything from blazers to t-shirts, though they also come in two lighter colors. Available in sizes 000-24.

Free People

We The Free CRVY Gia Wide-Leg Jeans

These designed-for-curves jeans have an additional 2-inch difference between the waist and hips to accomodate for larger, curvier bodies. The high waist-wide leg combo is ultimately super flattering since it can help balance out your figure. I'd absolutely wear these with my fave sweater and ballet flats for fall time! Available in sizes 28-35.

Levi's

Levi's Classic Bootcut Jeans

Another staple in the Levi's jeans vault, this bootcut pair is especially laidback. They have a hint of stretch that's perfect for sporting every day, and the vintage-inspired silhouette is totally on-trend for this season. Levi's says they're their "softest jeans ever." Available up to size 26.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise Cropped Wide Leg Jean

Cropped jeans are especially fun to wear with boots, so you can show off your best footwear. These A&F jeans also follow the brand's Curve Love guidelines, being made with additional room along the hips and thighs. The material is equal parts drapey and rigid to help shape your bod. Available in sizes 24-34.

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Olivia Munn Bravely Shares Mastectomy Scars In Latest Skims Ad

Olivia Munn bared it all in her latest SKIMS ad, proving you don't have to hide your scars. The actress posed in a campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, supporting Susan G. Komen®and highlighting her own journey with the disease. She looked absolutely stunning in every photo, but the most gorgeous moment was the way Munn didn't shy away from showing her mastectomy scars. She spoke to TODAY about her experience during the shoot, and why she ultimately decided to ditch her insecurities. Here's what she had to say!

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Munn shared with TODAYthat she didn't initially plan to show her scars on the set. The campaign was focused on her recovery post-breast cancer diagnosis, but the makeup artist had a hard time covering up the scars throughout the shoot. She explained that she took a look in the mirror and thought, "I’m done being insecure about my scars." From there, she took the idea to show them off to the SKIMS team — and the rest is history.

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And while she was scared to be so vulnerable on camera, this was ultimately a really empowering move for Munn. She elaborated that there are "so many women that have these same scars" who feel just as insecure as she did about them — and she really hopes those women see this ad. "Skims is so iconic and associated with beauty and sex appeal, and cancer really doesn't have that same connotation," she said. "So I just really hope that other women who have gone through my same path feel a little better after seeing it."

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The star also took to Instagram to give a behind-the-scenes explanation of her experience. She reiterated that she was "done being insecure" about her scars. "Every mark life has left behind on my body is proof of how hard I fought," she wrote. "I hope other women who have been self-conscious about their scars see these photos and feel all the love I’m sending."

She also shared that SKIMS will donate 10% of their bra sales (except bralettes) to Susan G. Komen® — a charity dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer — from October 23-31 in stores and online. "It’s really meaningful to be part of an initiative that supports research and helps countless individuals impacted by breast cancer," she said.

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All of this comes on the heels of Munn's announcement earlier this year that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She revealed the diagnosis came after recently tested negatively for well-known breast cancer genes and had normal results from her annual mammogram — but her doctor to check her Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Score. The test showed Munn had a 37% risk of breast cancer, so she pushed for more answers that eventually lead to her diagnosis.

Since then, Munn shared with PEOPLE that she had 4 surgeries in 10 months and underwent medically-induced menopause — all the while juggling being a new mom with husband John Mulaney. She shared, "I'm lucky. We caught it with enough time that I had options. I want the same for any woman who might have to face this one day."

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After that March announcement, it's clear Munn is dedicated to raising awareness for women's health — and particularly their options. While chatting about the SKIMS campaign, Munn told TODAY, "You've got to go your doctor and you inundate them with information and you don't stop until they give you the test you need."

If you want to test your own risk for breast cancer, the National Institute of Health has resources here.

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The 12 Most Comfortable Jeans For Every Body Type

It took me years to find the right clothing for my body type, and even longer to land on the right jeans. I have a curvy body type – some would call it “hourglass” – so I always dealt with that pesky waistband gap (IYKYK) when putting on any pair of denim. After rigorous research (AKA shopping), I finally have a solid idea of my jeans size down to the nitty-gritty details.

No two bodies are the same, though, which is why it’s important to shop according to your body type. Our guide to the most comfortable jeans for every body type prioritizes comfort over everything, but also focuses heavily on what jeans will flatter your figure the most. Scroll on for the most-loved pairs!

For A Petite Body Type

American Eagle

American Eagle Stretch Super High-Waisted Straight Jean

Finding jeans for a petite frame should be an Olympic sport. Given that people with petite body types have to search for garments that suit their shorter proportions, a lot of traditional jeans on the market simply just don’t fit.

When shopping for petite jeans, look for brands that offer a wide size range. For example, American Eagle currently offers jeans as small as size 000. They also offer different inseam lengths, from extra-short to short, and regular to long.

Old Navy

Old Navy High-Waisted OG Straight Ankle Jeans

You can find most any fit of jeans for petite sizing, but straight leg styles may be more complimentary based on your proportions. Straight leg jeans aren’t everyone's cup of tea, though, and we get that.

Madewell

Madewell The Petite Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Crop Jean

Bootcut and wide leg jeans can also help shape your figure even more – what matters most is the length and fit!

For A Plus-Size Body Type

Target

Ava & Viv High-Rise Straight Leg Jeans

The “plus-size” part of plus-size isn’t necessarily a formal body type in the fashion world. You can be plus-sized and also have an hourglass, apple, spoon, or pear shape – it simply depends on your numeric size.

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean

For plus-size jeans, look for brands that offer a wide size range, like 14-30 (or higher). Plus-size jeans will naturally accommodate for higher measurements in the bust, waist, and hips, helping you find your perfect fit. Abercrombie & Fitch's sizing currently goes up to a 37-inch waist.

Gap

Gap Mid Rise Vintage Slim Jeans

Straight jeans work best for plus-size frames since they’re more form-fitting, whereas you might lose some of your natural body shape (or distract from it completely) with baggy or bootcut styles. Stretchy fabrics can also be a big help if you’re prioritizing comfort!

For A Curvy Body Type

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love Low Rise Baggy Jean

If you consider yourself curvy (hourglass or pear), you’re blessed, because a lot of jeans brands have started to create “curvy” collections. Jeans specifically fashioned for the curvy body type will often accommodate the ample difference in the waist-hip ratio, eliminating the pesky “gap” that can potentially appear around the waistband. Abercrombie & Fitch's Curve Love line is made to do exactly this.

Everlane

Everlane The Original Curvy Cheeky Jean

The type of jeans you get to complement your curvy body type really depends on the fit you desire. The length of your torso will vary no matter your body type, but it can be important to note based on the rise of the jeans you want. High-rise jeans typically flatter short torsos, where low-rise jeans can better flatter longer ones.

Good American

Good American Always Fits Good Curve Straight Jeans

Stretchy jeans can be really helpful here, too, since they move with your body really well. This curvy pair from Good American features a "gap-proof" waistband, tummy smoothing technology, and 3% elastane for a stretchy fit.

For A Straight Body Type

Levi's

Levi's Ribcage Wide Leg Jeans

For a straight or rectangle body type, wide leg, bootcut, or flared jeans are your BFF. These styles can easily give your body some extra shaping without ever disturbing your comfort levels.

Gap

Gap High Rise Stride Wide-Leg Jeans

High-waist and low-waist jeans can work equally as well for straight body types, though you should be mindful of the inseam length so that the waistband hits around your belly button (and no more than an inch above or below).

Free People

We The Free Good Luck Mid-Rise Barrel Jeans

It really all depends on the look you’re going for, though these styles tend to be the most-loved.

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The 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer Is Finally Here & I Have So Many Questions

The cast and crew of Severance are finally returned to the office after months of waiting for production to resume, and we finally have a first look from the new season! Apple TV+ just posted a teaser image from season 2 of cast member Adam Scott holding a bunch of blue balloons. We don't quite know the significance of this picture to the plot, but we do know we are pumped to see it!

Executive producer, Ben Stiller, spread the news about the Apple TV+ series’ return back in January 2024 with a quote tweet simply commenting, "back to work.”

Adam Scott also teased the Severance season 2 production in an Instagram post the same month, saying it’s “lovely being back at the office.” Severance season 2 is officially back on track. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season!

Watch The Official 'Severance' Season 2 Trailer!

Adam Scott is back in the first teaser trailer for Severance season 2 — and spends the entire trailer running from his problems (relatable). It appears that despite the fact Mark's innie retreats at the end of season 1, it looks like he wakes back up in the elevator and has lots of surprises waiting for him in the office.

Is there a release date for Severance Season 2?

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Severance Season 2 Release Date

Yes, we finally have a release date for Severance season 2! The sophomore season will hit Apple TV+ on January 17, 2025.

What is Severance about?

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Severance Season 2 Plot

Severance is a fictitious psychological thriller TV series that’s focused on a biotech company named Lumon Industries. In the show, Lumon Industries has popularized a procedure called ‘severance’ that separates their employees’ work selves from their personal lives. Essentially, when Lumon employees are at work, they can’t recall anything outside of work, and vice-versa when they aren’t at the office.

The first season of Severance follows Lumon Industries employee, Mark (portrayed by Adam Scott). Throughout the first season’s nine episodes, Mark and his coworkers begin to learn more about the severance procedure, their double-lives, and Lumon Industries’ true objectives – and it all begins to unravel in a mysterious way.

Who stars in Severance?

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Severance Season 2 Cast

Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, and Michael Chernus are all part of the main cast in Severance.

Deadline confirmed in 2022 that Gwendoline Christie, Bob Balaban, Merritt Wever, Alia Shawkat, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and John Noble are part of the Severance season 2 cast.

Where can I watch Severance?

Apple TV+

You can stream season 1 of Severance on Apple TV+. If you don’t already have a subscription to Apple TV+, you can try the platform 7 days free before subscribing for $9.99/month.

Why is Severance season 2 taking so long?

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Severance season 2 is taking so long because production was halted in the wake of last year’s writers strike.

The cast and crew began filming season 2 on October 3, 2022, with production shutting down on May 8, 2023. Since SAG-AFTRA has struck a deal with AMPTP studios, it’s “back to work” on the Severance set per executive producer, Ben Stiller.

Is Severance creepy?

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Severance follows the horrors that come with working in an office, so yes, it’s creepy. Just kidding (sort of)!

The surreal tone of Severance definitely makes it creepy. There’s an ongoing feeling that someone – or something – is constantly keeping watch and wants to gain control. This tone, paired with the series’ clean, manicured (yet cold) visuals, chalks it up to be fairly disturbing.

The characters in the show become increasingly aware of this cryptic, surveillant presence, and the building tension definitely adds to the show’s creepiness. It’s also pretty existential, which is the creepiest feeling of them all.

Was Severance canceled?

Apple TV+

Severance was not canceled. (Thank goodness!) The production was put on pause due last May to 2023’s writers strikes, but it’s up and running now. We are enthused about the show’s return!

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'Nobody Wants This' Season 2 Won't Feature This Controversial Couple

All it takes is a few episodes of Nobody Wants This to realize it's one of the best rom-coms of the year — and that Adam Brody is still super hot. The series, which also stars Kristen Bell, has gone viral for everything from its hilariously relatable approach to dating to "the best kiss of all time" to how eloquently it explains the fear that we're too much for a romantic partner. With an 8.1 out of 10 on IMDb, a 95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, and literally millions of TikTok views, it's no surprise the show was just renewed for a second season. Here's everything we know about Nobody Wants This season 2.

What's going to happen in Nobody Wants This season 2?

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Creator Erin Foster just revealed Nobody Wants This season 2 is actually going to get rid of this tease from season 1: Morgan and Sasha's flirtationship. "I think we’re going to wrap up their weird 'Is it romantic?' thing. Because we want to see them together in season two, hanging out," she tells The Hollywood Reporter. "We want to see Esther. I think we went down that road enough that now we’re going to pull back and reposition so we can have them all in scenes together without [Morgan] being like, a full homewrecker. But we’re going to give Morgan something very fun. Justine [Lupe] came in and we pitched it to her and she was like, 'This is my dream storyline.'"

Is Morgan going to be swept off her feet? Or maybe she'll inherit a huge sum of money and become her own trophy wife. That would be SO Morgan.

Is there going to be a season 2 of Nobody Wants This?

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Yes on October 10, Netflix announced that Nobody Wants This will be coming back for season 2. And (spoiler!!!) now that Joanne and Noah have decided to be together, and Noah's decided to give up his position as Head Rabbi, I have a feeling they'll have to deal with a lot of opinions. (Namely, Noah's mother).

"Creating Nobody Wants This will forever be a career highlight for me," creator Erin Foster says in a statement. "The incredible cast, crew, producers and executives all made this into the show it is today, and to experience viewers' reactions to this series now that it's out in the world has been more than anything I could have dreamed. I’m so lucky to be able to continue this story, and to do it alongside Jenni Konner and Bruce Eric Kaplan, who I've been such a fan of since Girls... Justice for healthy relationships being the most romantic!”

When is Nobody Wants This season 2 coming out?

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We know season 2 is coming out in 2025, but stay tuned for an official Nobody Wants This season 2 release date.

Who's in the cast of Nobody Wants This season 2?

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The Nobody Wants This cast includes Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Timothy Simons, Stephanie Faracy, Tovah Feldshuh, Paul Ben-Victor, Michael Hitchcock, Jackie Tohn, Sherry Cola, Shiloh Bearman, and Emily Arlook.

Does Nobody Wants This End on a Cliffhanger?

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Nobody Wants This might not end on the same kind of thrilling, dramatic cliffhanger as Outer Banks season 4 part 1, but it definitely leaves us with a ton of questions. How will Joanne and Noah's families react to the news? What does life look like as a couple? Will Joanne be able to flaunt their relationship in front of all the teenagers? No matter what comes, these two are very much in love, and I can't wait to see them continue to heal and grow together.

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Check out 10 Reasons Nobody Wants This Is The Best TV Show Of The Year — and all the other October TV shows to watch this month!

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