The best jeans for tall women

Extra height is both a blessing and a curse. For starters, your stash of snacks are always safe on the top shelf of the pantry where no one else can reach. But finding flattering, feminine jeans when you're above 5'8" can feel isolating. No one wants to look like they're the only one privy to an impending flood.

Reviews deputy editor Lauren Savoie recommends the Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean. "It's rare to find jeans that offer plus sizes and long lengths, and Abercrombie offers both for almost all its pants. You can even find "extra long" lengths (though not in plus size). I'm 5'11" and this pair of jeans hits down to my heels, which makes it possible to pull off the trendy baggy jeans look. I have them in the Curve Love fit which offers more room in the hips, but it's available in traditional fit, too."

Here we've compiled our top picks of the best jeans for tall women. These will suit anyone who's looking for stylish denim that still accommodates long legs. We sought out pairs with an average minimum inseam of 30 inches, in a range from classic bootcut to trendy cargo pants. 

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  Big and baggy

  Mother SNACKS! The Slung Sugar Cone Sneak
  A trendy low-rise rise pair with extra wide legs and a 32 inch inseam that hits all the way to the floor.
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  For hourglass shapes

  Madewell The Curvy '90s Straight Jean
  Madewell offers both curvy and tall denim, like this stretchy high-rise pair with a cheeky fit.
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  In distress but still the best dressed

  Old Navy Mid-Rise Boyfriend Loose Ripped Jeans
  Old Navy’s stretchy, ripped jeans fit loosely at the hips and thighs and come at a great price.
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  Cuffing season

  Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise 90s Relaxed Jean
  If you’re above 5’11” and have yet to find the right cuffed jeans, A&F's extra long fit is for you.
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  Flair for flare

  Abercrombie & Fitch High Rise Vintage Flare Jean
  The split-vent flared hem is perfect for showing off heeled booties.
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  Low and steady

  AGOLDE Clara Low Rise Baggy Flare
  These wide flare jeans sit low on the hips and puddle around the ankles in a trendy silhouette.
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  Stretches and shapes

  AG Jeans Mari Extended
  These high-rise slim straight jeans are made with stretchy denim with a rich indigo wash.
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  Eco-friendly to boot

  Everlane The Slouch Bootcut Jean
  The Slouch Bootcuts have a 31 inch inseam and are made with an organic cotton and recycled fiber blend.
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  Polished and elongating

  Levi's Ribcage Wide Leg Jean
  With an inseam range from 30 inch to 34 inch and an epically high waist, this wide leg jean flatters and accentuates long legs.
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  Comfy and cute

  Wrangler Westward 626 High-Rise Bootcut Jeans
  This dramatic bootcut jean is exceedingly comfortable while remaining chic thanks to its rigid Wrangler denim.
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  Effortlessly cool

  Favorite Daughter The Carly Cargo
  The Carly Cargo jeans have a military inspired look with 4 cargo pockets and a high-rise fit.
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  Unique and oversized

  Agolde Criss Cross Upsized Jean
  The criss-cross button fly on these 30 inch inseam AGOLDE jeans adds a trendy touch to an already high quality jean.
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  Not too cropped

  Everlane The Way-High® Jean
  These jeans are a little more cropped than the others on this list, but with a 29.5 inch inseam, they’re the perfect crop for a longer leg.
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  Seamingly designer

  Mango Wideleg Jeans with Decorative Seams
  This faded blue mid-rise pair is adorned with unique asymmetrical seams.
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  Loosey goosey

  Re/Done Loose Long
  With a 90’s low rise just at the hip bone, these slouchy ripped jeans are comfortable and casual with a puddling hem line.
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  Supremely soft

  Rag & Bone Miramar Nora Cargo
  These cargo jeans are made with cotton terry and have an elasticated waistband, so they fit like sweats.

Gabrielle Chase

Senior Associate Style & Beauty Editor

Gabrielle Chase is a style and beauty expert who has worked in the fashion journalism industry for five years. As an editor and reporter, she has covered viral products, luxury companies, and durable closet staples. She applies a healthy dose of skepticism to the fashion trends on social media — still, she's never above a good designer dupe.ExperienceBefore joining Business Insider in 2023, Gabrielle interned with Interview Magazine, and then wrote for Elle Magazine’s online series, The Launch.In her role on the Reviews team, Gabrielle tests clothing, shoes, and jewelry for their durability, quality, and, of course, style. She brings her eye for fashion to every story she writes or edits, whether she’s helping readers get dressed for work or find their new favorite pair of jeans. Gabrielle is also an expert when it comes to finding great deals on clothing and shoes, from finding affordable hidden-gem brands, to showcasing the best discounts around deal events.She upholds Insider Reviews’ rigorous product testing standards, recommending only products that look good,  feel good, and last for season after season.Expertise

• Women’s shoes and clothing
• Apparel deal hunting
• Viral fashion trends
• Designer dupes

EducationGabrielle graduated from the University of Rhode Island with degrees in Journalism and Spanish. There she started runway modeling, which gave her an intimate look at how much work goes into producing a single garment. Backstage she'd overhear designers passionately retelling their creative process, so she switched her focus from broadcast journalism to fashion journalism.Outside of workGabrielle enjoys K-pop girl groups, horror movies, and science fiction books. She is based in Brooklyn.

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Maiya Pascouche is a beauty expert who covers skincare, makeup, hair care, hair tools, and more. As a Beauty Editor on Insider Reviews’ Style and Beauty team, she also tests and writes about apparel.ExperienceBefore joining Business Insider, Maiya was a freelance writer and editor focusing on beauty, style, lifestyle, and entertainment. She has also worked in retail and public relations within the beauty industry, and through this work, she has gained considerable knowledge of what people look for when shopping for beauty products, which helps her with testing, reviews, and recommendations.In Maiya’s experience, beauty journalism requires abundant research and up-to-date knowledge because it involves recommending personal products for people to use on their bodies. This is why she scrutinizes every product she researches and tests for high-quality formulation, the most recent health standards, and if it’s innovating what’s on the market.Maiya has a strong affinity for skincare and the science behind it. She is fascinated with ingredients, skin concerns, and formulation. As someone with sensitive skin, a personal project of hers is to recommend products that work for everyone.Beauty inclusivity and diversity are also a priority in her work. As an editor, she creates a platform that gives voice to an expansive group of freelancers to write from their own experiences and struggles, from shade range inclusion and gender-based biases to underrepresented products and brands that they love. This is reflected in stories such as best sunscreen for dark skin tones, best shampoos for hair growth, and best moisturizer for acne-prone skin.ExpertiseSkincareMakeupHair careHair toolsFashionDigital story productionWhat else to knowMaiya has loved beauty since she was a kid (her mom was a major influence, introducing Maiya to her “lotions and potions"). Her childhood was filled with reading beauty magazines like Vogue, Allure, and Glamour and watching beauty videos on YouTube.She is also an artist and theater director, having recently produced and directed a successful and award-winning play at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. Her personal interests include theater, music, film, and a great meal.

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