An essential element for every cowgirl, blue jean styles have seen a lot of change in the last few years. Making a comeback are wide-legged pants and bell bottoms, along with high and mid-rise waists. If slimmer styles are more your thing, straight legs with boot cut openings never go out of style.
Cruel Denim Wide Leg
Cruel Denim’s brand-new retro style boasts its highest rise with a full, wide leg from the thigh down, ending in a large flare. This jean plays into the trending ’90s baggy look, but adds a western touch with paired back yokes. They look good on all body types!
Wrangler Retro Green Jean Trumpet Flare
Make a statement with this Wrangler jean’s high-rise contoured waist, close fit through the hip and thigh plus billowing trumpet flare from the knee down. They’re made from natural fibers and developed using sustainable techniques for an earth-friendly impact. Pair them with a graphic western tee or a fringed shirt.
Cinch Jeans Shannon
This fit from Cinch features a straight leg from the hip down, playing into this year’s summer trends. With its higher rise, shirts stay tucked in while riding. Dress up with booties or over a boot shaft. These jeans are made for cowgirl comfort in the saddle while still remaining fashionable.
Cruel Denim Hannah
A 37.5-inch bottom opening makes for a far-out flare plus a fitted thigh. This moderate rise jean is easy to ride in and keeps shirts tucked in. Get a timeless retro look with yoke piecing on the front and a boho feel. Pair it with a cute belt and a jersey tee, or dress it up with a fancy top and boots.
Kimes Ranch Lola
Calling all trendsetters! This midrise, midweight denim is a true trouser fit with a 21-inch opening. With the higher cut back of this Kimes jean, a cowgirl can wear it at the barn to ride, then dress it up with pointed-toe booties and a blazer for a night on the town. Try pairing with some wedges and a floral top for an instant classic look.
Wrangler Retro Mae
The word “retro” means imitative of a fashion from the recent past, and these jeans certainly pay homage to classic cowgirl heritage with details like a leather patch and “W” stitching on the back pockets. With a contemporary twist, the Retro Mae also features a figure-flattering midrise and bootcut leg, sure to look good on any body type.
Rodeo Quincy Star Girl Bells
These midrise to high waist jeans from Rodeo Quincy offer bell bottom flare with a twist. A slit at the ankle, embellished with two champagne-colored stars, allows you to show off heels or boots. They also feature “booty booster” stitching, which flatters your backside. Dress them up or combine with a pair of Converse for a classic grunge look.
Kimes Ranch Sarah
If wide-legged pants aren’t for you, this slim, straight leg with a modest bootcut opening looks great on ladies of any age. A true high rise flatters most figures. Similar to a pencil-style jean, it will fit over boots, but will also provide a sleek look when paired with sandals or heels.
This article about jeans for every cowgirl appeared in the 2021 special edition of Western Life. Click to subscribe for more!
