The Mom Jean

I'm not gonna lie to you guys. I'm totally here for them. Something about this style just says, "I mean, like...I care? But not enough to tug on a skinny jean. And I'm over the boyfriend jean." They're just so effortlessly cool (when worn the right way, that is.) And also, I really don't think it's fair that they're called a Mom Jean because it infers that they're not sexy or cool but a bunch of my friends are moms and they're all bangin' and super cool. But alas, it is what it is, guys, and that's what they're called so that's how I'm gonna refer to them.

The style is essentially a high waisted, relaxed fit; maybe a tapered leg if you have the height. I of course, do not have any height whatsoever, so I don't think I can pull off a tapered leg, but folded hem or cut off? Sold.

In the meantime, please take a look at some inspo shots below. Perhaps they will make your skin crawl less when hearing the phrase, "Mom Jean."

Edited to add: While I was googling "mom jean" I realized that Victoria Beckham, with whom I have the biggest girl crush on in the history of girl crushes, wears a mom jean so well, it almost brings a tear to my eye.

Behold:

Photo courtesy of the Daily Mail

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Photo courtesy of Splash News

And if you're still not convinced, look at this picture of these two fashion-y bff's in all their mom jean glory:

S'cute, right??

So what's the different between a mom jean and a boyfriend jean? The main difference is that the boyfriend jean is more slouchy, meant to be worn on your hips, a bit more loosely and baggier than a mom jean. The mom jean isn't as slouchy as the boyfriend jean (but isn't as tight as a skinny jean), has a much higher waist and a longer zipper/button fly.

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So tell me...would you wear a mom jean?? (You can say no, I'll understand)