The 7 Best Baggy Jeans of 2025, From Agolde to COS
Riddle me this: what do style icon Rihanna, ’90s Will Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and multi-grammy award winner Billie Eilish all have in common? For me, they’re all synonymous with one jean style which refuses to fade: the best baggy jeans.
At times, it feels like fashion trends come and go faster than viral TikTok sounds, but baggy jeans have proven that they’re more than just a nostalgic nod to the past, and something that’s here to stay. Once tied to ‘80s hip hop, grunge and skate culture, in the past few years, these loose-legged silhouettes have transitioned from something relatively niche to one of the biggest denim trends of the year, chosen over classic cuts by Gen-Zers and millennials alike. According to Stylight—a trend report focused on Y2K fashion on TikTok—cites an increase in search volume for baggy jeans by 170% in 2021, and the lust for the loose has only grown tenfold since then.
Fast forward to 2025, and baggy jeans have evolved from low-rise Carhartt iterations and frayed hem thong-baring styles to ones that are far more polished and classic in shape. With a new look, they’ve been opened up to a whole new crowd, one that favours minimalism and clean lines. No wonder searches for baggy jeans have skyrocketed on Google, up +600% this month alone.
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What are baggy jeans?
Characterised by their relaxed, looser-cut shape, baggy jeans are defined by a distinctive wide leg which drapes with ease from hip to ankle in an oversized fashion. Typically sitting at a mid-rise or low-rise fashion around your waist, they share much of the same colour and wash variety as your favourite jeans—it’s the silhouette which sets them apart. There are a number of popular jeans styles which fall into the baggy jeans family. Think of the balloon-barreled silhouette, which dominated the fashion set this spring, or technical carpenter-inspired styles, which are making a strong comeback this winter.
To put them to the test, I tried hundreds of the best baggy jean silhouettes on the market right now. These seven pairs, I think, are worth investing in this winter. Scroll to discover more.
Shop the Best Baggy Jeans of 2025:
COS
Volume Wide-Leg Jeans
Style Notes: Known for their high-quality craftspersonship and luxe minimalistic aesthetic, COS is second to none. Made from denim so soft you could fall asleep in it, these jeans feature a 00’s low-rise finish, a shank button closure and a floor-grazing fit. Something to note if you’re on the shorter side!
Materials: 100% cotton
Colours: 7 shades
Sizes: W23-32
ZARA
Zara Collection Baggy Mid-Waist Jeans
Style Notes: A brand we can always depend on, Zara has been providing gem after gem lately. With an expensive-looking denim section which feels high-end, these jeans are not only soft to the touch but feature details (such as zip closures and a considered turned hem) which exude a fashion-forward finish.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Colour/s: 3 shades.
Size: UK 4-18
Free People
Agolde Low-Rise Baggy Jeans
Style Notes: With a denim collection boosting reimagined vintage styles and high-quality finishes, Agolde jeans are a fan favourite of those in the know. However, their baggy jeans are my favourite of the lot. With a low-rise fit and buttoned closure, this style’s chicest attribute is its puddle hem finish, flowing to the ground; it’s a feature favoured by Kendall Jenner and Jenifer Lawrence alike.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Colour/s: 16 Shades
Size:24-34
7 for all mankind
Baggy Mankind Jasper
Style Notes: Now I’m always here for a comeback story, and 7 For All Mankind Jasper baggy jeans are one of the best I’ve seen thus far. A favourite of celebrities in the early 2000s, in 2025, their denim offering feels true to the brand’s relaxed core, just with a current refinery.
Materials: 99% Cotton 1% Elastane
Colour: 1 shade.
Size: W23-34
H&M
Two-Toned Wide-Leg Jeans
Style Notes: I know I’m not the first Who What Wear UK editor to tell you that H&M has some of the most expensive-looking offerings on the market, but their baggy jeans come second to none. From reversible faux shearling jackets which rival Zara’s popular iteration, to cosy cashmere knits, there’s something for everyone. From the brand’s luxe studio collection, these faded-looking jeans feature a two-tone side panel and slight darting at the knees for an ever-popular barrel look effect.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Colour/s: 1 shade.
Size: UK 4-24
Paige
Sasha Wide Leg Jean
Style Notes: Founded in LA in 2004, Paige is a brand known for their innovative TRANSCEND fabric, created to transition with you throughout your day. Created in a soft stretch denim, the Sasha is more fitted to the waist than the other pairs, and is available in petite and regular leg lengths.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Colour: 9 shades.
Size: W23-34
Carhartt WIP
W’ Brandon Pant
Style Notes: Could I truly talk about the best baggy jeans without talking about a style which is currently taking Gen Z by storm… I think not. Leaning into the styles skater core, Carhartt’s Bradon jeans have an innate cool feel, which gives a cool edge to every ensemble. With a concealed zip and the brand’s signature embroidered logo patch appliqué, they feel straight out of the ’80s, and a little more streetwear.
Material: 100% cotton
Colour: 5 shades.
Size: UK XS-L
Why are Baggy Jeans Trending?
Now, it could be said the cry for the best baggy jeans is due to the ‘90s nostalgia gripping the fashion set as of late. However, I’ve found the appeal runs deeper than that. There distinct wide leg finish and low hanging waist, baggy jeans are a quite rebellion against the high-waisted skinnies, once championed by Kate Moss and Topshop devotees in the 2010s. They embody a collective desire for comfort, polish, and effortless sensibility when we dress. Whether you’re channelling the monastic minimalism of the Olsen twins or a refined polish which feels oh-so JLo, baggy jeans just work. Their voluminous silhouette serves as the ultimate foundation, easily elevated with a heel or finished with a boot.
What to Look for in One of the best baggy jeans?
When deciphering what to look for in the best baggy jeans, the composition and fit are imperative. A style traditionally made out of cotton, the style is suited to all climates. If in a cooler climate, opt for a thicker denim as base layers can be layered underneath with ease. In a warmer, look for softer cotton fabric or linen blends as they’ll keep you cool as well as covered. Naturally, you have to consider which baggy jeans silhouette will work for you. If you’re taller, floor-grazing silhouettes like COS’s Volume Wide Leg jeans and Carhartt W’ Brandon Pant might be better suited, whereas if you’re shorter, Paige’s Sasha might be your perfect fit.
What to Wear With baggy jeans?
Working well with the rest of your capsule wardrobe, you can pair baggy jeans with just about anything! Providing your outfit with a laid back ease, I love styling mine with everything from a tailored black coat and cosy cashmere knits to a floaty trench and pastel pink jumper. Lean into your winter capsule wardrobe staples with this denim silhouette as just about everything and anything goes.
The Best Baggy Jeans, as Seen on the Runways
Bottega Veneta’s Spring Summer 2023 runway.
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Celine Spring/Summer 2026 runway.
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Avvenn Spring/Summer 2026 Runway.
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