Denim
May 19, 2022

This Brand Has the Best Under-$100 Jeans, and I Got to Try On 7 Chic Pairs

by Allyson Payer

We've reached the point where designer jeans cost $250 on average. I would argue that I've tried some jeans that are worth it for one reason or another, but that's a significant investment to make. It's also not a necessary investment, especially given the existence of the brand I'm here to discuss: & Other Stories.

Finding jeans that fit well, are of high quality, are on-trend without being too trendy, and are relatively inexpensive is somewhat of a tall order, even with the dozens and dozens of denim brands out there. But & Other Stories has succeeded in making all of these attributes possible with its denim collection—including the affordable price point. All of its jeans ring in at $99 or less, but given how great they are, they could easily cost more (but don't tell them that!).

I already owned a couple of pairs of & Other Stories jeans and was very impressed. But there are plenty of styles by the brand that I hadn't tried yet, so they sent me some of the chicest pairs to show you. Below, you'll find yours truly modeling seven pairs of & Other Stories' best jeans, all of which prove how good its denim collection is. Scroll for my reviews and pics of the gems I tried.

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@allypayer

First up: puddle jeans! If you want a pair that's both slouchy and high-waisted, this one is perfect. I'm pretty short at 5'4", so they were extra puddly on me, but I liked it and won't be taking a trip to the tailor. The rich blue wash added a bit of polish.

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@allypayer

This is the brand's new low-rise style (hence the name), and it was also the stretchiest pair that I tried. I find that I need to go up a size (or two if they're rigid) in & Other Stories jeans. I could've gone up two sizes in these for a more relaxed fit, but I have a feeling they'll stretch out a bit. All in all, I think I'm a low-rise convert thanks to these.

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@allypayer

This is a classic straight-leg pair. They have just a hint of stretch and hit right at the ankle, making them a good choice to wear with flats or sneakers, in my opinion. These would be a great choice for someone who wants to move on from skinny jeans but isn't quite ready for the baggy look.

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@allypayer

These were really fun, but they're not a pair I'd recommend sizing up in, as they're very (intentionally) loose. They're great for wearing with crop tops since you'll definitely want to show off the cute waistband.

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@allypayer

I've owned these jeans for a while, so I can definitely vouch for them. They have a mid-rise, they're 100% cotton, and the leg style is medium-wide. I went up two sizes in these to get the perfect fit.

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@allypayer

This is such a good high-waisted, straight-leg pair in a classic blue wash. I think everyone should have a pair like this in their closet. They have a bit of stretch for comfort, which is always nice for a high-waisted pair like this. I'd wear them with flats or heels.

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@allypayer

This was my first pair of & Other Stories jeans, and it's become one of my favorites. They're 100% cotton but somehow comfortable enough to fly in. (Take my word—I've done it.)