With skinny jeans labeled “dead” byElle, mom and boyfriend jeans are both having a moment.
Not alljeansare created equal mom and boyfriend silhouettes are proof of that.
Simply put, boyfriend jeans are a bit slouchy while mom jeans fit a bit more snug.
It’s your classic ’90s-sitcom-mom style, and it’s making a comeback.
Think light wash, no chance of falling down, and easy to wear with boots and sneakers.
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Julianne Hough rock this silhouette often (viaMarie Claire).
This style is super popular right now, but the name of the jeans actually started as a joke.
“Mom jeans fit mom just the way she likes it,” the fake commercial says.
“She’ll love the 9-inch zipper and casual front pleats.”
Today, not much has changed about mom jeans besides getting a little more form-fitting around the waist.
They typically have a lower-fitting waistline and generally fall more loosely against your legs.
While mom jeans cling to the body, boyfriend jeans give off a cool-girl, relaxed vibe.
According toPop Sugar, the boyfriend-style jean was made popular by Marilyn Monroe in the ’60s.
Today, celebrities like Gigi Hadid and Kerry Washington love the style as well (viaInStyle).
Now that you know the difference between the two, you’ll be spotting them everywhere.
