Reccas sourced shopping edit
Straight-leg denim is crowded with near-identical options. Reccas keeps the pairs editors actually come back to.
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Madewell
A clean high-rise straight jean with multiple length options and strong editor enthusiasm for the narrow-but-not-skinny shape.
Who recommends it
Worth knowing: Some washes run small; Madewell offers petite, short, standard and tall lengths.
Shop $119.99
Pistola
The slightly more directional pick: a subtle bowed straight leg that editors consistently describe as flattering rather than costume-y.
Who recommends it
Worth knowing: Pistola says the Lexi runs large and recommends sizing down for a closer fit.
Shop $188
AGOLDE
The premium relaxed option, with a mid-rise and full-length straight leg that gives more room than the Madewell without becoming baggy.
Who recommends it
Worth knowing: This current weightless-stretch version is softer than rigid AGOLDE denim and is listed true to size.
Shop $248How Reccas built this edit
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