If you’re heading off to college this fall: Congratulations! 
You know what that means… Back to school shopping!
Finding the right jeans for college means finding jeans that are comfortable since you’ll be sitting in class and walking around campus for most of the day. However, you also want trendy jeans that go with your personal style (we’re looking at you, wide-leg jeans).
We know the women’s jeans shopping experience is, well, less than ideal. That’s why our founder, JoAnna Hartzmark, started Revelle. To help women like you find jeans you love – that actually fit – the first time you order them.
Here are 9 pairs of trendy, yet classic, jeans that you’ll feel great about wearing on campus.
If you want more recommendations, join the Revelle community (it’s free!). When you make an account, you get access to an online jeans store full of jeans curated just for you – based on your body shape, budget, and preferences. We’ll even recommend what size to buy based on reviews from other women.
Top Picks: At A Glance
Take a peek at our favorite jeans for college students. Want more details on each pair? Keep scrolling!
9 Best Jeans For College Students
Let’s get into the details! Here’s a recap of what we love and the specifications for each pair.
Want to nail the baggy jeans trend? This is the pair.
They’re loose-fitting and medium wash, with a slightly cropped inseam length. The perfect, versatile pair to wear around campus? We think so!
- Size Range: 23 to 32
- Inseam: 29”
- Rise: 16”
- Leg Opening: 16”
- Material: 79% cotton, 21% Tencel® lyocell
- Customer rating (at time of publishing): 4.2/5
The cargo trend is everywhere, and we’re here for it. This pair of wide-leg jeans has an extra pocket on each thigh and a knee seam that gives the appearance of more pockets without added bulk.
They’re also made with a super soft cotton-linen blend. However, according to reviews, they run a little big.
- Size Range: 23 to 34
- Inseam: 32”
- Rise: 11.625”
- Leg Opening: 18.75”
- Material: 66% cotton, 34% linen
- Customer rating (at time of publishing): 4.3/5
- Price (at time of publishing): $295.00
It’s hard to beat a classic pair of Levi’s. These jeans are high-waisted, medium blue, and non-stretch.
We can already see them paired with a white t-shirt and chunky sneakers. Chef’s kiss.
- Size Range: 16M to 24M
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Price (at time of publishing): $78.40
Calling all low-rise jeans lovers!
These super low-rise jeans are sleek and elongating, thanks to their bootcut silhouette. They’re also made with a cotton-spandex blend for just enough stretch.
- Size Range: 24 to 34
- Inseam: 32”
- Material: Cotton, Lycra® spandex
- Customer rating (at time of publishing): 4.7/5
- Price (at time of publishing): $44.99
The most comfortable jean style? Slouchy boyfriend jeans. This pair has a flattering, high-rise waistband and plenty of room for you to move.
Want to roll the bottom for a cropped look? Done. Want to sit criss-cross while hanging with friends? Easy. Safe to say we’re obsessed.
- Size Range: 23 to 34
- Inseam: 29-30”
- Rise: 10.25”
- Leg Opening: 14”
- Material: 100% cotton
- Customer rating (at time of publishing): 5/5
- Price (at time of publishing): $76.80
If you’re ever looking for perfectly on-trend, unique jeans – check out Free People. These jeans come in a vintage-inspired light wash and have an elongating bootcut silhouette. The front pockets are also reminiscent of the cargo trend. A win-win.
- Size Range: 24 to 32
- Material: 62% Cotton, 37% Lyocell, 1% Elastane
- Price (at time of publishing): $102.40
Our favorite pair of jeans for a night out? High-rise, black, flare jeans. They’re sleek, super flattering, AND stretchy.
- Size Range: 1 to 13
- Inseam: 33”
- Material: Cotton, polyester, spandex
- Customer rating (at time of publishing): 4/5
- Price (at time of publishing): $25.20
Whether you want to rock an all-white, monochromatic look or level up your clean girl aesthetic – consider a pair of white jeans.
These jeans are slightly cropped, so they’re great for warmer weather. Plus, they have a sleek button fly.
- Size Range: 23 to 32
- Inseam: 26.5”
- Rise: 11.75”
- Leg Opening: 17.75”
- Material: 92% cotton, 6% elastomultiester, 2% elastane
- Customer rating (at time of publishing): 5/5
- Price (at time of publishing): $248.00
These cream-colored corduroy jeans are the PERFECT summer-to-fall transition pants. They’re made with a classic fall material but have a crisp, light color. We’re in love.
- Size Range: 23 to 32
- Inseam: 32”
- Rise: 11.75”
- Leg Opening: 17.75”
- Material: 92% cotton, 6% elastomultiester, 2% elastane
- Customer rating (at time of publishing): 5/5
- Price (at time of publishing): $248.00
Find Your Perfect Pair Of Jeans
At Revelle, we like to think of ourselves as jean experts. Professionals in the denim department. Your personal jean curator… too much? Okay, okay. We know that a woman’s body isn’t defined by one body shape. That’s why we use our algorithm to find the best denim jeans for your individual proportions. So whether you order skinny fit, bootcut, or straight jeans… you know they’ll fit the first time you try them on.
Sign up now to gain access to a personalized, online jeans store filled with jeans just for you! We’ll even recommend which size to buy based on how each denim brand fits.
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