Welcome to Jeans Month on the Strategist, where we’re obsessively vetting denim — from trying on every pair at the Gap to asking dozens of stylish people about their favorite fits. For more ...

Boyfriend, tapered, mom, straight leg - when it comes to jeans, the options are endless. But what do these styles really mean? We’ve decoded every denim cut and fit for once and for all.

SOME JEANS LOOK GREAT but feel like a denim straitjacket. Others are so stretchy, they might as well be leggings. We set out to find the perfect middle ground—jeans that fit comfortably from day ...