The 7 Best Old Navy Jeans, According to Editors

Shopping for a new pair of jeans is rarely easy. Not only are there tons of cuts and colors to choose from, but then there’s the all-important fit to consider as well. Whether you have a style you’ve stuck with over the years or plan to branch out and try a new trend (slitted denim, anyone?), if jeans are on your summer shopping list, we’re here for you.

We scoped out hundreds of options at Old Navy, from the retailer’s new arrivals section to its tried-and-true bestsellers and picked out our favorites, from dark denim to off-white and distressed to slouchy. Ahead, learn more about our editors’ go-to styles, from a pair that “hug you in all the right places” without feeling “overly tight or constricting” to another style that simply “fits like a glove.”

Old Navy Higher High-Waisted Side-Slit Flare Jeans

The item: Old Navy Higher High-Waisted Side-Slit Flare Jeans ($50)

What our editor said: “Right from the start, I loved everything about them, from the side slit to the flared style to the light wash. They looked nearly identical to a pair I was eyeing from a high-end retailer and at a fraction of the price. If you love a flared style and a split-hem style as much as I do, trust me when I say that you need these in your wardrobe.” – Marisa Petrarca, contributing editor, shop

If you want to read more, here is the complete review.

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Wide-Leg Jeans

The item: Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Wide-Leg Jeans ($50)

What our editor said: “They’re *extra* high-waisted, which I’m a big fan of. And I know I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again: the forward-facing seams are everything. It’s a detail that ups the cool factor of any outfit instantly, practically zero effort required.” – MP

If you want to read more, here is the complete review.

Old Navy Curvy Extra High-Waisted Button-Fly Sky-Hi Straight Jeans

The item: Old Navy Curvy Extra High-Waisted Button-Fly Sky-Hi Straight Jeans ($55)

What our editor said: “I realized that the more I wear these jeans, the more comfortable they get. With a few wears under my belt (pun intended), I can honestly say I love the fit on my body. There’s no gap in the waistband over my booty, the pockets are functional, and my thighs don’t feel restricted.” – Angelica Wilson, associate editor, fitness

If you want to read more, here is the complete review.

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Wide-Leg Ripped Jeans

The item: Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Wide-Leg Ripped Jeans ($55)

What our editor said: “This style is exactly what I’ve been searching for ahead of spring, and I think it’s the perfect fusion of trendy and classic. I love that they aren’t overly distressed (à la the Hollister jeans I wore circa 2011) and that the raw-edge cutoff leg openings give them a lived-in look, like a gem you’d find at the thrift store.” – MP

If you want to read more, here is the complete review.

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Button-Fly Kicker Boot-Cut Ripped Cut-Off Jeans

The item: Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Button-Fly Kicker Boot-Cut Ripped Cut-Off Jeans ($22, originally $55)

What our editor said: “I was surprised at how nice the quality was for such affordable pants, and I also really liked the wash. The jeans feature casual back pockets and a cute cut-off hem that gives them a little edge.” -Lauran Harano, former editorial assistant, living

If you want to read more, here is the complete review.

Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans

The item: Old Navy Mid-Rise Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans ($40)

What our editor said: “I tried a mid-rise, dark-blue wash, because I thought they were the most classic, and I really like them. They hug you in all the right places, but they don’t feel overly tight or constricting.” – India Yaffe, associate editor, shop

If you want to read more, here is the complete review.

Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Wide-Leg Ecru Jeans

The item: Old Navy Extra High-Waisted Sky-Hi Wide-Leg Ecru Jeans ($35, originally $45)

What our editor said: “I think [these jeans] elevate just about any look, even this sports-bra-turned-shirt pictured above. While I like the way they look as part of a monochrome ‘fit, I can also see myself teaming them with a white blouse or maybe a brown tank, but this neutral hue will undeniably look good with just about anything. – MP

If you want to read more, here is the complete review.

Old Navy FitsYou 3-Sizes-in-1 Extra High-Waisted Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans

The item: Old Navy FitsYou 3-Sizes-in-1 Extra High-Waisted Rockstar Super Skinny Jeans ($60)

What our editor said: “I was cautiously optimistic about this order, but upon slipping the jeans on, I was shocked to find that they hugged my body perfectly. They didn’t feel too big, nor too small, and the stretchy material felt as comfortable as a pair of leggings. (Yes, really).” – MP

If you want to read more, here is the complete review.