Why The Black High-Waisted Jean Is Arguably the Most Versatile Wardrobe Hero
Photographed by Acielle / Style Du Monde
When it comes to casually cool dressing, nothing beats a great pair of black high-waisted jeans. From a distance, some appear just as polished as a classic pair of trousers, but up close, the casual denim fabric gives off an effortless, easy-going essence. That duality is the very reason why black jeans are a versatile wardrobe hero that everyone should have in their closet.
The always-ready-for-every-occasion pants anchored outfits in Etro’s resort 2022 collection and even made its way into Brunello Cucinelli’s fall 2021 presentation. Both looks proved that they’re the perfect match for all of those cozy knit sweaters. And on the other side of the spectrum, Chanel’s fall 2021 collection proved that they’re worthy of being your plus one at dressier occasions, too. The French fashion house delivered a black-tie take on the black jean.
Get ready to bring an elevated sense of comfort into your wardrobe by shopping and browsing through our favorite black high-waisted jeans, below.
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Khaite Abigail high-rise straight-leg jeans
$380 NET-A-PORTER
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Levi’s Ribcage high-waist ankle straight-leg jeans
$65 NORDSTROM
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Everlane ’90s Cheeky straight jean
$78 EVERLANE
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Tory Burch boot-cut denim pant
$198 TORY BURCH
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Third Form split rigid high-rise straight-leg jeans
$240 MODA OPERANDI
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Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution skinny ankle jeans
$45 NORDSTROM
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Frame Le-High flare high-rise jeans
$210 NET-A-PORTER
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Victoria Victoria Beckham flared cotton pants
$285 MYTHERESA
9/18
Zara hi-rise split skinny jeans
$46 ZARA
10/18
Gap high-rise vintage flare jeans
$70 GAP
11/18
Mother The Hustler high-waist ankle fray jeans
$198 NORDSTROM
12/18
Isabel Marant Étoile Corsyj high-rise straight jeans
$264 MYTHERESA
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AGoldE Cleo pieced wide-leg jeans with tab
$248 MODA OPERANDI
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Alexander McQueen high-rise flared jeans
$740 NET-A-PORTER
15/18
Ssone Garden recycled-fibre jeans
$384 MATCHESFASHION.COM
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Re/Done high-waist loose jeans
$265 NORDSTROM
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Attico faded boyfriend jeans
$550 MODA OPERANDI
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Paige Claudine high-waist flare-leg jeans
$229 NORDSTROM
