There is a plethora of high waisted, skinny jeans out there. They all come in different colors, shapes, sizes and washes making it hard to choose one (or more) to invest in. This post originated when I, myself, wanted to invest a pair of high waisted skinny’s that I could live in during the cooler months and help me avoid retiring my crop tops (I own A LOT) for the winter.
I went to my local denim bar at American Rag and tried on pair after pair and needless to say, it took a while. Everyone has different body types and my trouble with jeans lies in the rise, which is usually too long for me. Most jeans sag, making it super uncomfortable to wear and results in me having to pull up my pants every few minutes.
Aside from the rise, it seems like every pair of jeans are made for a 7-foot tall supermodel because they are never NOT bunched up at my ankles (I’m not even short!). After trying on about 10 pairs, I chose *fell in love with* the Hudson Barbara High Waist Skinny (#1 on my list). They fit LIKE A GLOVE, with the perfect amount of spandex blended in with the cotton so they hug your body nicely. They’re also pretty high so they fit my long torso and all my crop tops meet the jeans at the perfect spot on my body.
The rise fits great and the length is just right. I was so happy with my purchase that I wanted to share my new found love for the Barbara’s but also to give you some other pairs to try on for size (literally). My 12 best high waisted skinny jeans are all based on the style, color, and wash and I think any of these would be a great investment piece depending on how well they fit your individual body. Check out my picks after the jump!
1. Barbara High Waist Skinny – Hudson
2. “The Looker” – Mother
3. “Transcend-Hoxton” – Paige denim
4. High Waist Skinny – Generra
5. High Rise Skinny Jean – AYR
6. Twiggy – James Jeans
7. Moto ‘Joni’ – Topshop
8. Moto ‘Joni” Black – Topshop
9. Margot – L’ANGENCE
10. High Riser Sailor – Madewell
11. Hoxton Ultra Skinny Jeans – Paige Denim
12. Dakota – Victoria Beckham