Women's Denim

Women's Denim in Wide Leg, Straight Leg, and Trouser Jeans

Women's denim fit starts at the waist. A high rise meets the natural waist and lengthens the leg, giving tucked-in tees and tanks a clean finish at the waistband. KIWI sources designer jeans for women in two kinds of premium denim. Rigid cotton gives slightly at the waist and seat over the first few wears, so a snug first fit is the right one, while stretch denim fits the same on the first wear as on the fiftieth.

The cut of the leg sets the silhouette. Wide-leg denim jeans fall straight from the hip in a long, fluid line, and high-waisted wide-leg jeans look their longest over heels or platform shoes. High-rise straight-leg jeans are the easiest pair to throw on for everyday wear, and trouser jeans borrow the tailored cut of a dress pant for the office. A barrel leg curves out through the knee and back in at the ankle, bootcut jeans open below the knee to clear a boot, and boyfriend and slouchy jeans run loose through the hip and thigh.

Length and wash finish the choice. Cropped jeans stop above the ankle to show a loafer or sneaker, and raw hem jeans can be trimmed to an exact inseam. Dark wash or black jeans dress up easily with a fine-knit sweater, while light wash and classic blue jeans stay relaxed for weekends. Indigo fades gradually at natural wear points, so a well-made pair of women's denim looks better after a year than it did on the first day.