American Eagle holds a special place in my heart. They sell trendy styles at such an affordable price point and their jeans are no exception.

I remember buying my first pair of skinny jeans from American Eagle way back in the day and I’ve been a huge fan ever since.

The reason why I love AE’s jeans so much is that they’re extremely high quality, never lose their shape and they’re also size-inclusive. I might be a little biased, but if I’m going to purchase any jeans for under $50, they will absolutely be from American Eagle.

American Eagle offers denim styles in their ever-so-popular mom jean, along with skinny jeans, flare jeans, boyfriend jeans, and much, much more.

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Stradivarius

If you’re a big ASOS fan like me, you’ve probably heard of Stradivarius.

Stradivarius is a Spanish label that sells a ton of various apparel categories with an exceptional jean selection that is extremely affordable and high quality.

You can buy a handful of Stradivarius jeans for the price of one of the other brands mentioned below. They have a ton of different styles along with colors and pattern options as well.

Stradivarius offers jeans in a variety of styles. They have mom jeans, dad jeans, skinny, wide leg, and much more. Plus, every pair is under $50, with most of them hovering around the $30 range. If you want something trendy and cool, Stradivarius is it.

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Old Navy

Fun fact: I worked at Old Navy for 5 years from ages 17-22. I had such a wonderful experience working there and I was an expert in the denim section *dramatic hair flip*. Don’t sleep on Old Navy!

Old Navy is known for its affordable prices and kitschy marketing. They are also well known for their denim selection, which is top-notch. They’re consistently churning out the latest and greatest styles, which is why they’ll definitely have something for you.

The cool thing about Old Navy denim is that they have a style for every body type and they are size inclusive on their website by showing various styles on sizes 4 and size 12 (check it out here).

My personal favorite style of Old Navy jeans is their straight style, but they also offer skinny, super skinny, boot-cut, flare, and wide legs. Plus, they’re always having sales so you can find something great without breaking the bank.

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H&M

H&M is hands down one of my favorite clothing retailers out there. If you love basic styles at awesome prices, then you’ll love H&M.

I’ve owned a few pairs of denim from H&M in the past and was never disappointed. When I was on a tight budget, they were the top jeans brands for women who want cute denim.

H&M offers a ton of different denim styles including wide leg, skinny, straight, loose, mom, and more. Don’t forget to check out their Jean Guide to find your perfect fit and style in their denim collection.

Plus, almost all of their jeans are under $50 which speaks for itself. The other thing I love about H&M denim is how long it lasts. The brand has some of the highest quality clothing for being considered fast fashion, and that speaks volumes.

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Uniqlo

I never heard of Uniqlo until I moved to NYC a few years ago. I’ve shopped there a handful of times and noticed that quality is something consistently seen throughout this brand.

If you’re looking for simple pair of denim, then Uniqlo will be great for you. The whole idea of Uniqlo is basic items at an affordable price, so if you’re looking for a pair of denim that is super fun and flashy, Uniqlo probably won’t work for you. But if you’re looking for high-quality, basic denim then definitely check them out.

Uniqlo offers denim styles in skinny, straight, relaxed, and maternity as well.

The only downside of Uniqlo denim is that they don’t have a large style selection to choose from (although they do have a good amount of color choices). So if you’re not picky, definitely check them out but if you’re looking for a larger selection I highly recommend checking out one of the other brands I mentioned above.

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Jeans Under $100

Levi’s

If you know me, you knew this was coming. I love Levis. They’re hands down my favorite jeans brands out there. I know, it’s a bold statement but I stand by it 100%.

Levi’s has been dominating the denim industry for as long as I can remember and it’s clear to see why. They offer consistent styles and fits along with rotating limited edition products throughout their selection.

I own too many Levi’s to count. The wedgie jean is by far my favorite style (check out my in-depth Levi’s Wedgie Review) but they also have a ton of other styles I love, especially their balloon jean (which I can no longer find online, unfortunately). They also offer styles straight, tapered, bootcut, and more. I highly recommend checking out their ribcage jeans if you like a higher waist or their classic 501 jeans.

Levi’s denim runs a little more pricey than the other brands I mentioned above, but they always have sales so definitely keep an eye out for them. Plus, your Levi’s will literally last your entire life. They mold to your body and will never fail you, I promise!

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Everlane

Everlane is one of my favorite sustainable clothing companies out there. They offer some of the best basic items that are built to last a lifetime (including their infamous Glove Boot which you can read about here).

I own one pair of Everlane jeans in their skinny style. I don’t wear a ton of skinny jeans anymore, but these jeans got a ton of use when I did. They’re flattering on any body type and make my butt look *chefs kiss*.

Everlane’s denim is made from premium Japanese fabric that is produced sustainably. Their styles are offered in a bunch of different washes so you’re sure to find something that works best for you.

Everlane doesn’t have many styles but they offer high-rise skinny jeans, mid-rise skinny jeans, and a modern boyfriend style. I have my eye on the boyfriend jean, I’ll keep you posted if I end up purchasing.

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Free People

For full transparency, I’ve never been a big fan of Free People. They have super cute clothes, but I think they’re a little overpriced for no reason and I’d much rather shop Uran Outfitters (I talk about them in a sec..hang tight).

Regardless of my personal feelings about Free People, I do believe their denim selection is worth the price. If you’re looking for basic jeans or denim with a boho twist, then Free People is perfect for you.

Free People has a hefty denim selection with a ton of great options under $100. They have flare jeans (a ton actually), skinny jeans, wide-leg jeans, and much, much more.

They even have statement jeans if you’re looking for a little extra *spice*. You can check them out here.

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BDG

BDG is Urban Outfitter’s exclusive collection of denim and elevated basics. Simply searching BDG on Urban’s website comes up with over 400 results. That’s a lot of denim (and a few other things) so you definitely have a ton of options to browse.

BDG is trend-centric and has many options from your classic denim styles to different colors and prints.

Urban Outfitters is always churning out cute clothes but don’t sleep on their denim selection. Not only does BDG have a ton of jeans, but they also have a lovely selection of denim shorts, as well.

BDG offers denim styles in countless fits, including flared jeans, baggy jeans, straight jeans, and much much more.

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Gap

Last but certainly not least for top jeans brands under $100, we have Gap. If you don’t know, Gap owns Old Navy so I’m definitely familiar with their products as well.

Gap is known for its denim. Their jeans are the type of clothing you’ll have for years to come. They’ll be your go-to pair for work, casual dinner, hanging out in the park, whatever. They’re basically perfect for anything because they’re so comfortable and easy to style.

Gap sells denim styles in skinny, slim & straight, relaxed, boot & flare, and wide-leg. My personal favorite is the slim & straight but they’re all super cute! Catch me trying one of their wide-leg jeans.

I know some people are particular about the rise of their jeans (aka me). Gap offers the option to shop by rise so you can choose from their sky-high rise, regular high rise, or mid-rise.

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Jeans Under $200

Madewell

Madewell is one of my favorite places to shop. I really only hit up the sale section cause they can be a little pricey but I 100% think their jeans are worth the price.

I’ve owned one pair of Madewell jeans and sadly had to sell them when I lost weight, but I loved them a lot. The cost per wear is reasonable once you take into consideration all the places you can wear their jeans.

Madewell denim is high quality, which is basically the case for all Madewell products. They also are size inclusive which you can view here.

Madewell has a ton of different denim styles including skinny, perfect vintage, straight, curvy, boy jeans, wide leg, and much more. The pair I previously owned were skinny jeans. If I were to repurchase Madewell jeans, I’d probably gravitate towards the boy jeans or perfect vintage because they’re more my jam now.

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Boyish

Boyish is an awesome sustainable clothing company. If you know me, you know I love sustainable brands and will always take the chance to highlight them when I can!

Their products are created with a mix of vintage and modern vibes. They’re named “Boyish” because they use men’s fabrics that are tailored to woman’s bodies, which I love.

Boyish is known for its denim collection full of various washes, fresh designs, and feminine fits. For the price, you’re definitely paying for the quality and craftsmanship of these stunning jeans.

Boyish offers their denim in a bunch of different flattering fits such as wide leg, straight, boyfriend fit, and more. They also have super cute names like The Ricky or The Tommy.

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Agolde

Agolde is one of the jeans brands that I’ve been itching to try for a while. I heard about them through a friend who was so happy with their denim and when I started researching their jeans, it was easy to see why they’re so loved.

Agolde is a premium jeans brand that is designed in LA. They are focused on design, sustainability, and comfort. When you buy from Agolde, you’re investing in these values.

Aglode sells many flattering denim styles all under $200. For the craftsmanship and design quality that goes into these jeans, they’re definitely worth every penny.

They sell their jeans in skinny, straight, cropped, loose fit, and much more. Plus they have some really cute denim shorts I’m excited to check out.

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Reformation

Ahhh, Reformation. They’ve always been one of my favorite brands, especially because they are known for practicing sustainability throughout their company. Their styles are so cute and their jeans are always on point.

I was surprised to see how many pairs of jeans Reformation offers. There are so many styles, washes, prints, and patterns that no matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something.

If you’re willing to splurge on a pair of statement jeans, then Reformation is perfect for you.

If statement pieces aren’t your style, then definitely check out their other fits! They have flare jeans (which are my personal favorite), along with straight, bootcut, and a ton more.

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Pistola

Last but not least, we have Pistola. The brand is less than 10 years old but has made some serious headway throughout the denim industry.

Pistola sells high-quality denim that is made to act as classic wardrobe essentials for you to have for a lifetime. Their styles as timeless and they also sell a bunch of other clothes besides denim so be sure to check those other categories out as well.

Pistola sells denim in the lower $100 range. So if you’re willing to splurge but don’t want to spend as much as the other brands above, Pistola will be perfect for you.

Pistola sells many different styles from straight, to wide legs, to skinny and boot cut.

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Which is the best brand for women’s jeans?

Out of all of the top jeans brands for women on this list, I have two personal favorites that I think you should look into.

The first is American Eagle. They are hands down, the top affordable jeans brand out there. They have a consistent rotation of trendy and classic styles. Plus, they’re size-inclusive and are also always having sales.

The second is Levi’s. I became a hardcore Levi’s fan over the past few years because they have never failed me. Their jeans are incredibly high quality which brings me to the next question which is…

Which brand has the best quality jeans?

In my opinion, Levi’s has the best quality jeans hands down. That’s why there are so many vintage Levi’s and why people are so obsessed with them (aka me) because they last forever.

Plus, they’re not overly expensive since they fall right under that $100 price point. So if you’re contemplating between some of the jeans brands throughout this article, I definitely recommend you go with Levi’s.

Are expensive jeans worth it?

Yes and no. I do think you get more out of high-quality jeans. But as we all know, expensive doesn’t necessarily mean high-quality.

If you have the budget, definitely invest in a pair or two of expensive jeans. They will be worth it, but I recommend you purchase a pair that is versatile and you can wear them with various outfits and on various occasions.

If I had to choose between the five brands under $200, I would choose Boyish to invest in some high-quality denim. They are definitely one of the top jeans brands if you have a bigger budget.

Let’s Wrap It Up

If you’re looking for the top jeans brands for women, I promise you the brands on this list will not let you down. They’re all so awesome in their own ways and you are sure to find something perfect for you, no matter your budget!

Leave a comment down below to tell me which of these top jeans brands is your favorite!

With love or whatever,
Hailey