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Sophie Turner joins the mom jeans trend© Zara / Getty Images / Revolve

Steal Sophie Turner's style with these 8 high-waisted jeans options

The actress wore denim by Louis Vuitton to the premiere of X-Men: Dark Phoenix, proving the mom jeans trend is bigger than ever!


NOVEMBER 9, 2019 6:00 PM EST

For those accustomed to raiding mom's closet for retro pieces, we have a new mission for you: old jeans. Seek out classic washed, high-waisted and straight-legged denim pants that have been hanging around a couple of seasons, dubbed 'mom jeans' by trend-setters.

Sophie Turner se anota a la tendencia de los mom jeans© Getty Images
Un clasico jean de talle alto de Levi's© Nordstrom

El clásico denim

It's impossible to talk jeans without mentioning the brand that gave the world this classic item: Levi's. For those who aren't on board with the mom jeans trend, the iconic brand has one thing to say: Haters gonna hate, as it calls the blue shade of this classic design. Nordstrom ($98)

Miranda Distressed Jean de Superdown© Revolve

War wounds

Jeans are proud to show the wounds from their various battles to defend their place in the world's closets. So much so, in fact, that signs of wear have become a fashion statement. The high-waisted version is also on board, as seen in the Miranda Distressed Jean by Superdown. Revolve ($74)

Jean de talle alto con pretina elastica de Zara© Zara

Comfort and practicality

The comfort of high-waisted jeans is enhanced by the elastic waistband, while front patch pockets reinforce the practical nature of these pants available from Zara for $49.90.

Vaquero Silas de Lovers + Friends© Revolve

A contoured leg

Deliberate signs of wear help to contour the legs for a more stylish look. Witness the slight fading on these Silas pants by Lovers + Friends. Revolve ($188).

Pantalon de mezclilla con costados acentuados por franjas de Wild Fable© Target

Styling it out in stripes

White side stripes accentuate the form of these pants by Wild Fable and, therefore, your legs, by drawing the eye down the verticals in a trick borrowed from the classic tuxedo pant. Target ($26).

Vaquero de talle alto y pierna ancha de H&© H&M

Generous cuts

The wide legs of these high-waisted jeans form a strong silhouette full of character, allowing you to create a 1970s-inspired, laid-back look. Available at H&M for $39.99.

Jean con rotura en una rodilla de Forever 21© Forever 21

Un pequeño toque grunge

Give your outfit a hint of grunge with high-waisted denim and a ripped knee. This classic look can be styled to look accidentally chic, but emphatically cool. Forever 21 ($29.90).

Pantalon de talle alto y tobillo ajustado en Asos Design© Asos

Surprising detail

These pants by Asos Design focuses attention on the ankles by cinching both the waist and ankles in a rarely-used design tactic that gives them interesting detail without sacrificing simplicity. Asos ($36).