Though social distancing has us farther apart than ever, people have banded together to categorically hate on jeans, and I’m here to say 1) I’m feeling very attacked right now, and 2) you’re all wrong. You’ve seen the memes and the best lougewear roundups, but the hate is happening IRL too. Coworkers have audibly gasped when it's revealed that I haven’t joined the cult of the sweatpant, and I’ve fielded more than a few questions about whether or not I’m a secret sociopath.
A thoroughly unsettled Perrie Samotin.
But I’m not the crazy one. The crazy ones are the people who've worn sweatpants every day of quarantine. There’s nothing wrong with being cozy, but let’s be real, sweatpants are the official wardrobe of dorm room jocks and the type of people who let their dogs walk them on the sidewalk. There’s too much freedom, it's all too cush. And wearing the same outfit morning, noon, and night can begin to feel very Twilight Zone.
Of course, there are more important things happening in the world right now, but allow me to take a few minutes of your time to talk about something overtly frivolous—and remind you of what life used to look like before you all jumped onto a conveyor belt of terry cloth robes and outfits that don’t extend below the waist. For three full weeks, I’ve woken up, thrown on a pair of jeans, tied up my shoes (spoiler: I also wear shoes in my house), and get to work. Everyone's trying to keep their routines in place these days and, for me, that means wearing what I typically would at the office—comfortable jeans. Am I trying to prove something? Yes, that I can be my normal self during these very abnormal times.
Part of my routine used to be decompressing on my commute—and now, changing in and out of my jeans everyday has become something of a self-care ritual, helping draw the line between work and rest (when both of those things are happening on the couch). After all, if you're already as comfortable as you can be, it's hard to tell when work is done and the day is over.
But not all jeans are created equal, and there are some pairs that I’m favoring far more than others. So, without further adieu, here are the outfits I’ve worn these last three weeks, all featuring the most comfortable jeans for women—I know because, unlike all of you, I’m still wearing them.
Week 1
I've tailored basically every pair of jeans in my closet except these from Agolde. They're a bit loose on my waist, so they don't dig into my stomach when I'm sitting (making them prime quarantine attire). Also, if you're having trouble easing out of wearing pajamas all day, this Reformation top is the one.
AGOLDE Jamie High Rise Classic Jeans
Sky Top
Day two, and I've already deemed these the comfiest jeans for women—period. Levi's Ribcage Wide-Leg jeans are inspired by the brand's classic 501s, only with a 90s-meets-70s edge. Each wash fits a little different, but the Tango Light have the perfect amount of weight: they're 99% cotton with 1% elastane which means they have just a little give. The shirt I'm wearing is old, from & Other Stories, but you can shop similar below.
Ribcage Straight Ankle Women's Jeans
Organic Cotton T-shirt
Same jeans, different day. The sweater is Anine Bing, and I can't remember where the socks are from, but you can shop similar here.
This was a Thursday—and I had two Zoom happy hours to attend(!!). The first was a virtual work function and I changed into this little tank (from Article&, now unavailable) for happy hour with my friends. The Agoldes and my greasy hair bun make their second appearance.
If things were business-as-usual, everyone would be wearing carpenter pants outside. These from Edwin are great because they're baggy but lightweight denim instead of khaki. The crop top is old Urban Outfitters, but below is a spring update.
EDWIN Bailee Nonstretch Painter Jeans
UO Tibby Tie-Dye Sweater Tee
Week 2
My spring wardrobe aesthetic is "Refined Z-Boy" and I feel like this outfit nearly gets me there. This has been one of the comfiest looks: the top is the silkiest Cynthia Rowley shirt, the shoes are sock combat boots (light enough to wear indoors or this summer), and the pants are Levi's Wedgie Straight. This particular wash is made of 97% cotton, 2% polyester, and 1% elastane, so there's much more give than your typical pair of denim—and, if you can't tell by the enormous rip, they're thin and, well, breathable.
Levi's Wedgie Icon in Black Desert
Loeffler Randall Brady Combat Boots
Apparently I was feeling the ripped jeans this week. These are Levi's classic 501 jeans in a cropped inseam (a.k.a., normal length on me). They're high rise and straight leg, and made of 100% cotton. There's noticibly less give in 501s at first, but they break in the more your wear (and don't wash) them. The sweater is a wonderfully lumpy thing from Free People and shoes are Vans in Aura Shift.
501 Original Cropped Ripped Women's Jeans
This was taken a few days before the CDC started to officially recommemend face coverings when outside, and I ended up using this headscarf as a makeshift face mask later in the week. Jeans are the Madewell Boyjean. They're high-rise and slim, and meant to fit like "a vintage men's jean cut to flatter you," according to the brand. They easily pass the sitting-pretzel-style test, and are rigid enough to feel like high quality denim.
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The High-Rise Slim Boyjean in Lavern Wash
Same Madewell Boyjean from the day before, this time with the coziest Rose Carmine sweater and velcro Gola trainers, inspired by Carole Baskin.
Another Zoom happy hour (or virtual date night) look. These are Stove Pipe Jeans in Kansas Fade from Lee (which all sounds very patriotic). There's cool distressed detailing on the fabric and the waist is adjustable with a cute little toggle. Despite being rigid denim, the high waist and boderline-dad-jean silouhette make them super cozy.
Lee High-Rise Stove Pipe Jeans in Kansas Fade
Reformation Pinto Smocked Top
Week 3
A look that says: "I got dressed 5 minutes before the Monday morning check-in." It's all about balance when wearing denim at home, and this Free People hoodie felt right with the Madewell Boyjeans.
On this day, I asked myself why I hadn't worn one of my favorite straight leg pairs yet: the Jerry from DL1961 (a brand that makes amazing jeans for curvy women). Then I buttoned them. I got this pair taken in at the waist, which makes them a smidge tight for my current set-up. (Though it did make me work from the kitchen counter at different points in the day, which was honestly a nice change of scenery.) The Jerry is a vintage-inspired cut that's fitted in the hip and thigh, then nice and relaxed through the leg. The wash I'm wearing is discontinued, but you can get a spring-ready pair below.
DL1961 Jerry High Rise Vintage Straight Jeans
The Cashmere Turtleneck
The Agolde jeans again, this time paired with a corset baby tee from Also, Freedom.
All hail the Levi's Ribcage Wide-Leg. And for a deceptively comfy top, reach for the washable silk button-up from Everlane.
As soon as I stepped into the living room, my husband asked: "So are you Salt or Pepa today?" Suffice it to say, the Edwin carpenter jeans are a winner.
Shanna Shipin is the commerce editor at Glamour. Follow her @shannashipin.
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