Nordstrom Dropped 200+ New Jeans, but These Are the Only 10 I'd Buy

Including styles from Mother, Paige, and Madewell, starting at $39.

InStyle Editors

10 January 2025 at 8:00 pm·3-min read

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January is always a great time to refresh your wardrobe, and there’s no better place to start than with a great pair of jeans. Denim is one of the most versatile pieces of clothing that can transform an outfit from drab to fab. Conversely, an outdated pair (ahem, most skinny jeans) can have the opposite effect.

This year, denim continues to trend in the oversized direction (just ask Jennifer Lopez). Think wide-legs, barrel silhouettes, roomy straight-legs, and exaggerated flares. If you’re in the market for new blues, Nordstrom just dropped more than 200 fresh denim styles from brands like Mother, Madewell, Paige, and more. I went through them all so you don’t have to and found the 10 best cuts, washes, and styles, from $39.

Best Nordstrom Jean Arrivals

Editor’s Pick: Mother The Doozey High Waist Flare Jeans, $258
Best on a Budget: PTCL Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans, $39
Coolest New Style: AG Kora High Waist Wide Leg Jeans, $245
Best ‘90s Straight Leg: Madewell The 90s Straight Crop Jeans, $148
Best Boyfriend Cut: Paige Serena Relaxed Boyfriend Jeans, $259
Best Value: 1822 Denim Flare Jeans, $59
Best Bootcut: Silver Suki Slim Bootcut Jeans, $88
Best Skinny-ish Silhouette: Mother The Dazzler Straight Leg Ankle Jeans, $238
Best Barrel Leg: Mango High Waist Slouchy Barrel Jeans, $70
Splurge-Worthy: Slvrlake London High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jean, $299

Mother The Doozey High Waist Flare Jeans

Spring is on the horizon, so I plan to lighten my denim wardrobe with Mother The Doozey High Waist Flare Jeans. The vintage-inspired style is designed out of low-stretch denim and features a high rise paired with a super flared, 34-inch inseam and clean hemline. This super popular style just dropped and is already starting to sell out on Nordstrom and the Mother website.

PTCL Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans

If you want to try out a wide-leg style but are a little gun-shy, order the under-$40 PTCL Low Rise Wide Leg Jeans now. The low-rise, “stretchy and soft” jeans are “super comfortable,” according to shoppers, and a total “bargain.” And you can’t go wrong with the true blue wash with just enough whiskering to give ‘em that worn-in look.

AG Kora High Waist Wide Leg Jeans

I’m obsessed with the cut and wash of AG’s Kora jeans. The high, fitted waist and butt-hugging demeanor won’t swallow your waistline, while the relaxed, straight silhouette helps elongate and slim your legs. Designed out of stretchy Japanese denim with subtle distressing, this pair will effortlessly transition into spring and summer.

Madewell The ‘90s Straight Crop Jeans

One of the most polarizing trends in denim isn’t going anywhere in 2025. Madewell The ‘90s Straight Crop Jeans nail the look at a reasonable price point. The designers knew what they were doing when they designed the high-rise, butt-cradling style with strategic pockets that fit snugly in the hips and thighs and then transitions to a relaxed, ankle-length leg. Just a warning: This style tends to sell out as soon as it drops, so order up your size ASAP.

Below, shop more of Nordstrom’s new denim drop.