These Are the Best Jeans From J.Crew and Madewell, According to Reviews

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There's always a reason to update your denim wardrobe: Your old pairs don't fit like they used to, or there's a specific wash or style that you're missing in your rotation. And while there are very pricey jeans in the over-$200 range that you might feel like you need to buy to check off either of these boxes, I can assure you that the denim at J.Crew and Madewell will satisfy your closet's needs just as effectively, all the while making your wallet very happy. Even better? They come with some pretty impressive reviews and ratings from your fellow shoppers. It's all about spending your hard-earned cash on things that you can actually rave about, right? 

Ahead, I went through all the top-rated and -reviewed jeans on both sites so you can secure your perfect pair. From classic straight-leg, dark-wash styles to the more adventurous wide-leg, low-rise ones, there are tons of options. And as an added bonus, some even happen to be on sale right now, so you can stretch your money even further for a great pair of jeans. Keep scrolling for the 23 best jeans from J.Crew and Madewell, and they'll look even better when styled with a sweater or a pair of cute ballet flats

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Lauren Adhav
Freelance Fashion Editor

Lauren Adhav is a freelance fashion editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she always wanted to work at a fashion magazine. After finally getting an internship at Town & Country in 2015, she moved to New York City and continued to get her footing in the industry with stints at Cosmopolitan, W magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and Moda Operandi. In 2017, she returned to Cosmo full time, starting off as the beauty and fashion editorial assistant and working her way to fashion editor. She contributed to both the website and print issues, pitching new ideas, forecasting trends, covering red carpet events, and informing the overall coverage and brand voice. After five years in NYC, she moved to the West Coast for the sunshine and the change of pace. As a freelance fashion editor, she still contributes to Cosmo and now Who What Wear. She's always trying to get ahead of the next big trend before it goes mainstream and loves discovering fashion brands with a unique point of view (Chopova Lowena, Sandy Liang, and Bode being some of her current favorites). She also spends an unhealthy amount of time online shopping for the perfect piece, and now that she's in L.A., she's rediscovering her soft spot for malls. On the weekends, you can find her walking around the Silver Lake Reservoir, trying to catch up on her tan at Venice Beach, and probably ordering a Chinese chicken salad at Joan's on Third.