1. Levi’s Wedgie Straight Fit Jeans
Inspired by vintage Levi's jeans, the Wedgie Fit was created with the intention of shaping your bum and hugging your hips and waist. When this style was first released in 2016, it instantly sold out worldwide with many dubbing them a new and improved alternative to the elusive Levi's 501's.
Brand name: Levi's
Jean type: High-rise straight leg
Price: $139.95
Shop: Levis.com.au
2. Reformation High Rise Skinny Jeans
These skinny jeans come with just the right amount of stretch to make them uber comfortable, while hugging in all the right places. Plus, they're affordable and sustainable.
Brand name: Reformation
Jean type: Skinny
Price: $160
Shop: Reformation.com
3. RE/DONE Originals High-Rise Stove Pipe Straight-Leg Jeans
Inspired by vintage Levi's, RE/DONE worked out the perfect formula to create denim which looks well worn, but with the bonus of actually being brand new.
Brand name: RE/DONE
Jean type: High-rise straight-leg
Price: $427.38
Shop: Net-a-porter.com
4. Everlane The Original Cheeky Jean
With 5293 4.5 star reviews, Everlane's cheeky straight jean is dubbed by fans as being comfortable, cute and a good fit.
One reviewer writes, "The denim is soft, but well structured and feels sturdy. The pants are very comfortable and fit my waist perfectly! I love the straight leg cut of the jeans, they're not too loose but give a lot more range of motion than most of the skinny jeans I own."
Brand name: Everlane
Jean type: High-rise straight leg
Price: $115
Shop: Everlane.com
5. Rolla's Eastcoast Flare Jeans
Flares that hug the hips but don't feel too tight on the thighs are hard to come by. We're in love with Rolla's Eastcoast Flare jeans, a 70s throwback style that comes in an array of hues, from black through to pale, washed-out denim. The Karen Blue is the core favourite, a perfect worn-in shade of mid-blue denim.
Brand name: Rolla's
Jean type: Eastcoast Flare
Price: $159.95
Shop: Rollasjeans.com/au
6. Acne Studio Jeans Peg High-Rise Skinny Jeans
Acne Studio jeans have long been a go-to for any denim lover. Their jeans are a thicker fabric with less stretch and are perfect for those with a bit of height.
Brand name: Acne Studios
Jean type: High-rise skinny jeans
Price: $300
Shop: Harrolds.com.au
7. Nobody Denim Andi Jean
The creators of the Cult Skinny Jeans (which almost every fashion girl owns) have no crafted an ultra-flattering high-rise straight-leg jean, which immediately popped to the top of our wish lists.
Brand name: Nobody Denim
Jean type: High-rise straight-leg
Price: $229
Shop: TheIconic.com.au
8. Wrangler Drew Jeans
Wrangler has long been a wardrobe staple of Australians everywhere, and there's a good reason for it. Wrangler jeans fit perfectly and will last the distance. Their Drew style, in particular, is still selling out everywhere.
Brand name: Wrangler
Jean type: mid-rise straight leg
Price: $149.95
Shop: Wrangler.com.au
9. Bassike Organic Stretch Utility Jean
If you don't own something by Bassike, are you even Australian? The iconic Aussie label is renowned for creating basics you'll want to wear all day long, very much including their denim.
Brand name: Bassike
Jean type: High-rise
Price: $420
Shop: Bassike.com
10. Levi's Ribcage Jeans
Inspired by the iconic Levi's 501 jean, Levi's latest offering, the Ribcage Jean, comes with a super high rise, vintage feel and on trend straight leg. Mark our words, you'll soon be purchasing a pair in every colour.
Brand name: Levi's
Jean type: High-rise straight leg
Price: $149.95
Shop: TheIconic.com.au
11. Abrand A '94 High Slim Jeans
Created in Melbourne, Abrand jeans have long been one of the country's most beloved creators of denim. Last year, even Beyonce got in on the hype, wearing the brand's A High Relaxed Short multiple times. If it's good enough for a queen...
Brand name: A Brand
Jean type: High-rise straight leg
Price: $99.95
Shop: Theiconic.com.au
12. Glassons Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans
A great, affordable option for everyday, wear-all-weekend denim, these Glassons jeans have ripped hems that keep them feeling casual, while the fit is comfortable and high-waisted.
Brand name: Glassons
Jean type: Relaxed straight leg
Price: $59.99
Shop: Glassons
13. Neuw Lola Mom Jeans
The Neuw Lola Mom jeans are a firm favourite with many Australian women due to the slightly cropped length and no-stretch fit. The high waist is flattering and comfortable, and the style comes in a range of shades.
Brand name: Neuw
Jean type: Mom jeans
Price: $179.95
Shop: Neuw
14. Outland Denim Amy Jean
The perfect wide leg, but not too wide leg jeans are here! The Outland Denim Amy style is perfect for anyone looking to move away from skinny leg denim, but not yet ready to fully embrace wider style legs.
Brand name: Outland Denim
Jean type: Wide leg
Price: $239.90
Shop: Outland Denim
15. Abrand High And Wide Jean
This wide-leg high-rise cut perfectly hugs your hips and bottom before subtly flaring out into a wide-cut in the perfect length that’s wearable with flats and heels.
Brand name: Abrand Denim
Jean type: Wide leg
Price: $129.95
Shop: Abrand
16. Carousel Marble Jeans
In a flattering high-waist, slim-fit cut these stretch cotton jeans in a classic grain are not only comfortable, but chic too.
Brand name: Carousel
Jean type: Slim fit
Price: $110
Shop: Hard to find