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Skinny jeans may be out, but our editors will never stop wearing these pairs

You can pry these jeans out of Shop TODAY editors' cold, dead hands.
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We hate to break it to you, but the internet has deemed skinny jeans uncool. And although we love us some wide-leg pants, millennials and Gen Zers have pitted against each other in an online debate on this specific sartorial choice. However, trends be damned — the Shop TODAY team won't be giving up our tried-and-true skinnies anytime soon.

While fashion that's "in style" comes and goes, what's truly most important is finding the type of jeans that flatter your body and boost your confidence – whether you're looking for curve-friendly options for thick thighs or longer cuts to accommodate tall legs. Skinny jeans just have a versatility factor that their wider-legged counterparts can't compete with, and options like jeggings can be far more comfortable than other, stiffer denim cuts on the market.

If you're brave enough to sport the so-called controversial classic, we've rounded up our very favorite tight-fitting jeans for you to shop below.

And, for the record, we're betting that skinny jeans will be back in style before you know it.

Best skinny jeans, according to Shop TODAY editors

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Levi Strauss & Co Totally Shaping Pull-On Skinny Jeans


Production associate Jillian Ortiz recommends this Shop TODAY favorite for under $25.

They've racked up nearly 57,000 perfect, five-star ratings on Amazon. Reviewers love that they feel like a legging but wear like a skinny jean, sans the typical tight denim drawbacks.


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High-Waisted Wow Super-Skinny Jeans


Commerce coordinator Alexa Arent is a diehard skinny jeans fan, and her favorite pair by far is this super high-waisted option from Old Navy. This online-exclusive denim delivers that "wow" factor without a jaw-droppingly high price point.

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AE Ne(x)t Level High-Waisted Jegging


These are commerce associate editor Kamari Stewart's absolute favorite pair of jeans. After three years of nearly constant wear, she outgrew and recently repurchased them. She claims she'd happily (and immediately) do it again in the future.

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AE Dream Super High-Waisted Jegging

Coincidentally, associate editor Shannon Garlin also recommends American Eagle jeans, although she gravitates toward a lighter wash. She loves to wear them with a french-tucked sweater and a high boot for an effortless look.

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Guess Eco Low-Rise Power Skinny Jeans

Commerce editor and producer Julie Ricevuto is team skinny jeans forever. "I wear these a lot — I'm currently wearing them right now," Ricevuto says. "A little pricey, but they're on sale right now! They're the only low-rise jeans I own that I actually love. They're flattering, the denim feels super durable and they pair great with everything from a cozy sweater to a vintage t-shirt."


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Madewell 10" High-Rise Skinny Jeans


When it comes to tried and true skinny jeans, social media editor Kara Quill has just the pair. She's been rocking these high-rise, button-fly skinnies from Madewell for years. They're super versatile, having been worn everywhere from friends' bachelorette parties to work events over the seasons.

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Levi's 501® SKINNY WOMEN'S JEANS

Branded senior commerce editor Francesca Cocchi is a big fan of these classic Levi's skinnies.

"I'm team tall boots forever," Cocchi swears. "I can't give up on skinnies for that reason alone." This old-school pair is reinvented with a skinny leg and is available in eight shades, so it's flattering and versatile.

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7 For All Mankind Slim Illusion Ankle Waist Skinny


For production associate Audrey Ekman, it's about finding the right fit for her, no matter the trend. "Call me Gen Z, but I haven't owned a pair of actual skinny jeans since I ditched mine for wide-leg pants sometime around 2018. That is until I found this pair by 7 For All Mankind," she explains.

"These are insanely flattering, with their dark indigo wash and slimming fit, but also forgiving and comfy enough to rock all day," Ekman says. "At 5'1", most of my jeans drag on the ground or bunch up weirdly around my ankles, but for all of my fellow short girls out there, these are the perfect length. You're welcome!"