I Always Turn to This High Street Brand for Great Jeans—5 Editors Put Them to the Test

Recently, the question of where to find great denim came up in a discussion at the Who What Wear office, and I knew this was directed at me. I'm a denim devotee through and through, spending at least 5 days a week wearing various pairs of my favourite jeans, even when I'm just staying in. Particular styles immediately came to mind, like the COS Arch jeans or the beloved Levi's 501s, but one brand that I think doesn't get enough credit is Abercrombie and Fitch. Naturally, a few of my colleagues headed out to investigate the best Abercombie jeans for themselves.

While jeans are such a key capsule wardrobe piece, finding the perfect pair is infamously a challenge in itself. Different brands fit differently, with sizing differing between cuts and styles. And then there's deciding if you're ready to invest a few hundred pounds or searching the high street. Trust me, I've spent hundreds of hours in dressing rooms hunting down the very best pairs. But with a wide selection of rises, cuts, fits, and leg lengths, Abercrombie's is one of most vast around, making finding the one that much easier. Plus, all the styles come in at £75, which is much easier on your bank balance than their designer counterparts.

But don't just take my word for it. To prove that it's not just the high-rise straight leg jeans that give Abercrombie its denim kudos (though they are a particular favourite of mine), I've called upon my fellow editors to put a wide variety of styles to the test. Whether you're considering dipping your toe into trending bootcut styles, searching for your new favourite wide leg jeans or simply want to know if the long length options are suitable for someone who's 5'9" (they are), you'll want to read on. Plus, every pair we tried is also available in the Curve Love range, which has additional room through the hip and thigh.

Keep scrolling to explore 5 editors takes on Abercrombie & Fitch's most iconic jeans.

1. The Low Rise Ultra Loose Jean in Tall

Style Notes: "Loose jeans have become a key cut that stylish people turn to all year round. I wanted to put Abercrombie's loosest style to the test by trying the ultra loose jeans, and I have to say, I was seriously impressed. The denim is a more rigid fabric, which is my personal preference, but the loose cut still ensures they're really comfortable to wear. Here, I took my regular size 27, and they fit true to size. At 5'9", finding jeans that don't end at the ankle is a great feat, and I went for the long length in this pair. Plus, there's an extra-long option for those who need it."—Megan Storey, Social Media Editor

Rise: Low

Sizes: 23 to 37