I Found the Most Flattering and Stretchy Spanx Wide-Leg Jeans

May 2024 · 3 minute read

Over the last decade, I was able to curate the most perfect collection of denim. Everything from mom jeans to baggy low-rise styles was thanks to the fact that I had been the same size since high school. But now my weight is in constant flux, which means I can no longer fit in most of my jeans; it’s also become that much harder to start building a new denim capsule. However, I’ve recently had the opportunity to try out Spanx’s Wide Leg Jeans, which are way more forgiving of my changing body than any other brand I’ve tried.

The pull-on jeans come in a dark indigo and charcoal wash in sizes XS through 3XL with regular, petite, and tall inseam options. They fall at the natural waist and have a true wide-leg fit as they fall away from the leg, starting at the hip. While the button and zipper fly are non-functional (so they easily slip on and off and have a seamless finish), they do feature functional back pockets that are contoured to flatter the bum. 

The stretchy fabric also has an internal shaping panel at the midsection to create a smooth figure. The only thing to note is that the jeans do run a bit long (the petite inseam starts at 30 inches), so they are best worn with a heel if you’re on the shorter side.

Spanx Wide-Leg Jeans

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What I love most about these jeans is how flattering they are. Like my mom’s go-to Spanx Flare Jeans, I feel like they gave my butt a nice lift, with the shape of the pockets making my backside appear fuller. The fabric is softer than other denim styles I’ve owned and substantial enough that they can be worn now through winter. I can actually wear them to dinner because the waistband offers enough give around the stomach without feeling restricted. The shaping panel also keeps everything looking smooth and seamless, and because the button and zipper aren’t functional, I don’t have to worry about the front rippling or bubbling. 

Courtesy of Jailynn Taylor

I have long legs, and I appreciate that these are long enough that I can also wear heeled boots — they’re not high waters. They also fit like true wide-leg jeans compared to other styles I’ve tried that just aren’t wide enough to fit over my high-knee boots without catching or bunching. I definitely plan on styling these with chunky oversized sweaters and sleek long-sleeve turtlenecks all fall. 

Shop more colors of Spanx’s Wide Leg Jeans and their other denim styles below.

Spanx Wide-Leg Jeans

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