Jeans have become a year-round necessity in every kids’ closet. And no matter how you choose to style their jeans, remember one thing – it all starts with the right fit.
We know what you’re thinking. There are SO many different jean fits and styles for kids where should I start? Well, you can start right here because we’ve pulled together this simple (but jean-ius…hahaha!) denim guide to help you figure out which pair of jeans suits your child’s style.
A Guide To Girls Denim
SUPER SKINNY
What is it: The ultimate skinny jean!
How it Fits: It’s a low-rise style, closely fitted through the hip and thigh and has a super skinny leg opening.
Additional Features: Inner adjustable waist tabs for a custom fit and allover stretch for comfort.
Style With: Her favorite flowy top and sparkly sneakers or ballet flats!
SKINNY
What is it: The Skinny fit is not quite as fitted as the Super Skinny (but it’s still a Skinny fit!).
How it Fits: It’s a low-rise style closely fitted through the hip and thigh. It has a slightly wider leg opening than the Super Skinny.
Additional Features: Inner adjustable waist tabs for a custom fit and allover stretch for comfort.
Style With: A great graphic tee… layer on a stylish denim jacket, cardigan or zip-up hoodie!
BOOTCUT
What is it: A classic that never goes out of style!
How it Fits: The Bootcut has a low rise and is fitted through the hip and thigh, but gradually gets wider from the knee down for a bootcut leg opening.
Additional Features: Inner adjustable waist tabs for a custom fit and allover stretch.
Style With: Just about anything! You can’t go wrong with a fitted top, her favorite boots or glittery slip-on sneakers.
JEGGING
What is it: The Jegging fit is super on-trend! It fits and feels like a legging, but it’s actually a jean.
How it Fits: It has a low rise, is fitted through the hip and thigh and has a fitted opening.
Additional Features: The waist is elasticized and the denim has allover stretch for comfort.
Style With: A colorful top and lots of accessories…choker necklaces, glittery bracelets and cat ear headbands!
DISTRESSED
What is it: Distressed denim is all about the fashionable details—from glitter patches, beaded embellishments, rips and more.
How it Fits: The fit is the same as the Super Skinny or Jegging.
Additional features: Hand-sanding for a lived-in look and a frayed hem.
Style With: A top and shoes that complement all of those fashionable extra touches!
A Guide To Boys Denim
SKINNY
What is it: The Skinny fit is made for your stylish dude…
How it Fits: It features a mid rise, a close fit through the hip and thigh and has a slim leg opening.
Additional Features: Inner adjustable waist tabs so he can customize the fit just for him.
Style With: A poplin button-down or a fun graphic tee. This fit can be dressed up or down!
STRAIGHT
What is it: The Straight fit is a classic!
How it Fits: It has a mid rise, a standard fit through the hip and thigh and a straight leg opening.
Additional features: Inner adjustable waist tabs for a custom fit.
Style With: Just about any top, a cool hat and his favorite hi-top sneakers.
BOOTCUT
What is it: The Bootcut fit is perfect for boys who like a bit more of a relaxed fit.
How it Fits: Bootcut jeans have a mid rise, a classic, standard fit through the hip and thigh and a bootcut leg opening.
Additional Features: Inner adjustable waist tabs for a custom fit.
Style With: A sweater or plaid button-down shirt and awesome boots (of course!).
STRETCH
What is it: The denim is made with spandex for the stretchiest denim EVER.
How it Fits: These jeans have the same fit as the Skinny or the Straight, but the added allover stretch makes them move wherever he does.
Additional Features: Inner adjustable waist tabs for a custom fit.
Style With: Anything he would wear with his skinny or straight jeans!
A Guide To Toddler Girls Denim
SKINNY
What is it: The Skinny fit for Toddler Girls is similar to the Big Girls style.
How it Fits: It has a low rise, is fitted through the hip and thigh with a skinny leg opening and allover stretch.
Additional Features: Pull-on EZ fit waist features, including a snap closure, no-zip fly, elasticized back waist and inner adjustable waist tabs.
Style With: A sweet, flowy top and sparkly slip-on sneakers!
BOOTCUT
What is it: Just like the Girls fit…Bootcut jeans are a classic.
How it Fits: The fit is the same as the Big Girls jeans, with a fitted hip and thigh that gets wider at the knee, a bootcut leg opening and allover stretch.
Additional Features: Toddler Girls styles have EZ Fit waist features.
Style With: Just about any top, tee or sweater…add on layers, like a denim jacket, for extra style!
JEGGING
What is it: Jeggings are a great option for toddlers—they’re comfy, stretchy and move with them!
How it Fits: Like the Girls Jeggings, the Toddler Girls Jeggings have a low rise, a fitted hip, thigh and leg opening.
Additional Features: Elasticized waist and allover stretch!
Style With: A graphic tee, a trendy, glittery headband and ballet flats.
DISTRESSED
What is it: Distressed jeans have fun and fashionable additions, like rips and bright colors.
How it Fits: The fit is similar to the Skinny and Jegging.
Additional Features: Elasticized waist and allover stretch.
Style With: A top, shoes and accessories that bring out all the distressed details!
A Guide To Toddler Boys Denim
SKINNY
What is it: It’s just like the Big Boys style!
How it Fits: Skinny jeans have a mid rise, a close fit through the hip and thigh and a slim leg opening.
Additional Features: An EZ Fit waist, including a snap closure, no-zip fly, elasticized back waist and inner adjustable waist tabs.
Style With: A stylish, printed button-down and sneakers to match!
STRAIGHT
What is it: A classic and a favorite!
How it Fits: The Straight fit for Toddler Boys has a mid rise, a classic, standard fit through the hip and thigh and a straight leg opening.
Additional Features: An EZ Fit waist, including a snap closure, no-zip fly, elasticized back waist and inner adjustable waist tabs.
Style With: A graphic top starring his favorite things (like dinos or sharks!).
BOOTCUT
What is it: Bootcut jeans are relaxed and made to move with your busy lil’ guy.
How it Fits: Just like the Big Boys!
Additional Features: An EZ fit waist with no-zip fly, elasticized back waist and inner adjustable waist tabs.
Style With: An oxford button-down shirt and boots!
No matter what jeans you dress your crew in, you can’t go wrong! Whether they wear a uniform to school or not, every kid needs a few good pairs of jeans in their wardrobe.