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Types of jeans fits

Skinny, slim, straight, wide or bootcut? The main jeans fits explained, and what to wear with each.

By Style Finder · Updated 26 October 2026

Types of jeans fits

  • SkinnyAI illustration

    Skinny

    Tight all the way down, from thigh to ankle.

    With longer tops and chunky shoes for balance.

  • SlimAI illustration

    Slim

    Close-fitting but not tight, with a little room in the leg.

    An easy everyday fit with trainers or boots.

  • StraightAI illustration

    Straight

    The same width from knee to ankle.

    A classic that suits most shoes and most body shapes.

  • TaperedAI illustration

    Tapered

    Roomier at the top, narrowing towards the ankle.

    Comfortable, with trainers and casual shoes.

  • RelaxedAI illustration

    Relaxed

    Loose through the hip and thigh, with a wider leg.

    Relaxed and comfortable, with boxy tops or tucked-in shirts.

  • BootcutAI illustration

    Bootcut

    Slim through the thigh, widening slightly from the knee to sit over boots.

    With boots or heels.

  • FlaredAI illustration

    Flared

    Fitted to the knee, then flaring wide at the hem.

    With platforms or heels for a 70s silhouette.

  • Wide-legAI illustration

    Wide-leg

    Wide from the hip to the hem.

    With fitted tops, and shoes with some height or bulk.

Questions

Straight and slim fits suit the widest range of shapes, but the best fit is the one that fits you well at the waist and seat.

Skinny jeans are tight all the way down; slim jeans have a little more room in the leg.

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