There are a few non-negotiables that no closet should be without—a timeless trench coat, a white button-up shirt, and denim. Blue jeans, of course, make the cut. But have you ever considered the best black jeans for everyday? Kendall Jenner definitely has—the supermodel and October cover star can often be spotted out and about in her washed black straight-legs with a simple white T-shirt.
Vogue’s Guide to the Best Black Jeans:
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The Standby Straight-Leg
Citizens of Humanity Blaine straight-leg jeans
SEE MOREThe Classic Wide-Leg
Banana Republic The Icon Jeans
SEE MOREThe Curved Barrel
Nordstrom The Balloon Jeans
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Need more proof? Simply look at the off-duty wardrobes of other It girls who can’t get enough of black jeans in their daily lives. Dakota Johnson has been gravitating towards the lived-in feel of a bootcut silhouette (her wash du jour being faded black), styling them with tailored leather outerwear and sheer underpinnings for an edgy yet polished feel. If you prefer to go the Zoë Kravitz route, low-rise and baggy in a rich noir will deliver a similar authentic dose of undoneness—she is a New Yorker, after all.
A seasonless choice, black jeans play as well with an easy tank top and flip-flops in the warmer months to cozy cashmere knitwear and leather loafers during the transitional weeks of the season. Once you find a go-to pair, don’t be surprised if they’re in constant rotation.
Of course, the classic silhouettes are all covered here—from roomy wide-legs to stovepipes and skinnies, polished pleat-fronts that are ideal for office outfitting, and barrel-leg options with that distinct, fashion-forward sensibility. Whether you’re drawn to deep, inky shades or a faded wash with a vintage-inspired feel, there’s no better time to scoop up our favorite black jeans to jumpstart your fall shopping. Ahead, shop the ultimate edit of timeless classics.
Straight-Leg
Citizens of Humanity
Blaine straight-leg jeans
Wide-Leg
Barrel-Leg
Mother
The Half Pipe Flood Jeans
Bootcut
DL1961
Bridget Instasculpt jeans
Skinny
Madewell
10″ high-rise skinny jeans
Boyfriend
Pleated
Jacquemus
The Ovalo barrel-leg jeans
