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When I realized I was taller than the average girl, I used to feel self-conscious about it — especially when my jeans shrank in the dryer and suddenly felt too short. Everything changed once I learned how to shop for denim made for long legs. Now, as a shopping editor, I’ve tried countless brands to find options that truly flatter my 5’8″ frame. And I’m not gatekeeping!
13 Tall-Girl-Approved Denim Styles
1. Our Favorite: When it comes to denim, Levi’s knows what they’re doing. The brand’s straight-leg jeans hug my waist and hips while giving me a fit that doesn’t swallow my frame. The longer inseam actually reaches my ankles, making them my most-worn everyday jeans.
2. Runner Up: Trust Us, Amazon Essentials secretly makes some of the best jeans for tall girls. These knit jeggings come in short, regular and tall lengths, making them easy to find the size that’s right for those long legs. One 6-foot-tall shopper who has a hard time finding pants says they’re even long enough to cuff!
3. Bootcut Beauty: These high-waisted bell-bottom jeans nail that cool, fashion-girl silhouette with a longer leg that doesn’t feel like an afterthought. Style them with loafers or chunky sneakers for the ultimate cool-girl look.
4. Stretchy Straight Leg: If you like a little bit of give in your denim, you’ll want this straight-leg pick from Böhme. I love this style because it gives boutique vibes without the hefty price tag. Plus, the inseam is perfect at 30.5 inches (I usually look for at least a 30-inch inseam).
5. Trend Setter: Great-fitting jeans can be on trend! With a 32-inch inseam and loose boyfriend fit, these low-rise studded jeans are a conversation starter no matter where you’re headed.
6. Fit and Flare: Good American is another brand I trust with my life, especially when it comes to denim. These flare-leg jeans balance my height perfectly and give me ‘legs for days’ energy without dragging on the floor. The stretch is comfortable but still holds everything in place.
7. Curve-Complimenting: I’m a sucker for the crossover waistband trend, and this style from Abercrombie & Fitch is perfection. They’re available in sizes ranging from extra short to extra long, making it easy to find your perfect fit.
8. Made Well: These Madewell jeans give that effortless model off-duty vibe while still fitting long legs properly. Come for the vintage wide-leg and stretch fabric, stay for the flattering and flexible fits (from standard to petite, tall and plus).
9. Budget Buy: These now-$18 jeans prove you don’t need to splurge for a tall-friendly inseam. They’re polished enough for errands or casual dinners and surprisingly durable for the price.
10. Straight Up: These high-rise ’90s straight jeans are a dream if you’ve got hips and height. The waist-to-hip ratio is spot on, and the longer length means no compromise on fit.
11. Best Splurge: I swear, jeans that flatter my 5’8″ frame feels custom made. They contour perfectly and keep their shape even after a full day of wear, and the 32-inch inseam is a tall girl’s dream.
12. Next Level: When I want a sleek, tucked-in look, these longer inseam jeans are my go-to pick. They’re snug without feeling restrictive, and the long sizing actually reaches my ankles.
13. Workwear Warrior: If going into the office were a thing for me, I’d sport these ecru palazzo jeans from Banana Republic. The wide leg balances my broad shoulders, and the regular inseam is already longer than most (32 inches) — if you’re opting for the long size, you get a 35-inch inseam!
