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Women’s Loose Fit Jeans and Shorts: All About the 90s

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September 2021

Image of Women wearing a yellow vest with a black bucket hat pulled over her eyes.Image of Women wearing a yellow vest with a black bucket hat pulled over her eyes.

Looking for some ’90s outfit style nostalgia? We got you. This season, we’re settling into a looser frame of mind and going big with our vintage-inspired High Loose fit jeans. More washes, more styles (shorts!) and more sustainably sourced materials (but we’ll get to that later).

HIGHER POWERS

The High Loose was designed to be worn extra-relaxed, harnessing all the “it” girl energy we loved from the ’90s. “Baggy jeans were the coolest jeans you could own in the late ’90s,” explains Jill Guenza, our VP of Women’s Design. “They were slouchy and stacked at the ankle and provided an easy, offbeat counterpoint to the preppy styles of the ’80s.” We updated the style by adding a super-high rise, which we love for its waist-defining benefits, and refining the shape so you get a vintage-y, loose look that feels a bit more modern.

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THE NEWS

For fall, we’re excited to spotlight our High Loose Taper. Giving you that high, flattering waistline and relaxed style but with a stacked, tapered leg. In other words, it’s a cute update to the traditional mom jean. Pro tip: If you want to really make a statement, size up and cinch with a belt. You’ll get a more extreme and*very* modern silhouette.

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Want the benefits of a High Loose, but also want to show some leg? Introducing our High Loose Shorts. And no, you don’t have to save these for summer. We’re pairing these high-rise shorts with floral blouses and tough shoes for a look that’s feminine, playful and perfect for the weekend.

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OWNING IT

Roomier fits allow us to embrace true comfort while indulging in our love for women's 90's fashion. “Not only are they the perfect WFH jeans in their ease and softness, but they add an instant cool factor to any outfit inside the house or outside,” Jill says. Plus, they’re surprisingly versatile. Like all Levi’s®, our High Loose Jeans leave more than enough room to add your own style. Dress them up with a tailored blazer, dress them down with a sneaker. Pile on oversized jean jackets and chunky outerwear to play up the baggy ’90s feel. Trust us, there’s no wrong way to wear a High Loose.

MP4 of woman wearing a yellow puffy jacket and a black bucket hat.MP4 of woman wearing a yellow puffy jacket and a black bucket hat.

ONE FOR THE PLANET

We saved the best part for last. Our new High Loose Jeans are made from sustainable materials like water-saving cotton-hemp blends and soft fibers made from responsibly harvested wood. That means you get the same look and feel of regular denim with the added perk of helping the planet. Curious what else we’re up to? Check out our sustainability page to learn more about our fabrics, innovations and environmental efforts.

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