Discover the Difference between Loose and Relaxed Jeans
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February 2025
Loose or Relaxed Jeans: Discover the Difference
Struggling to tell the difference between your favourite silhouettes? Loose and relaxed jeans might sound very similar, but they're actually two different cuts. Get to know our comfiest cuts in our handy guide to spotting the difference between relaxed and loose jeans and how to style them.
What Are Loose Fit Jeans?
Loose fit jeans are loose – everywhere. We craft our loose fit jeans with extra material at the seat, thighs and through the leg so they hang off your frame for an easy, breezy silhouette that gives any outfit an effortless edge.
What Are Relaxed Fit Jeans?
Relaxed fit jeans have a true-to-you silhouette that's designed to add a slouchy look to your bottoms. They're a looser cut than regular, but not loose or baggy. They're normally cut straight with shape at the waist, but with just enough material for a comfortable, roomy fit.
Difference Between Loose and Relaxed Jeans
Loose and relaxed can't be used interchangeably when describing the way different jeans fit. If you're looking for a pair of baggy jeans, you need a loose fit. If you want a pair of jeans that fit closer to your silhouette with a little bit of room, go for a relaxed fit.
Body Types Suitable for Loose and Relaxed Jeans
Thanks to their roomy silhouettes, loose and relaxed jeans suit everyone. If you have broad shoulders or narrow hips, looser jeans are the perfect way to bring balance to your silhouette. High-waisted loose jeans are also great for lengthening the leg or balancing a long torso. Focus on finding a pair of jeans that suits your style and works in your wardrobe, and explore our size chart to find your perfect fit.
Levi's® Popular Loose Fit Jeans
We've thrown it back to the '90s with our loose jeans. Levi's® loose jeans are made from soft and supple denim that's perfectly weighted to give you a dreamy silhouette from top to bottom.
Levi's® Popular Relaxed Fit Jeans
Our relaxed fit jeans are designed to look like the perfect thrift shop find. Each pair fits like it's been loved and lived in long before it found you, carefully crafted with our "anti-fit" that adds extra room at the seat for a true vintage-inspired feel.
How to Style Levi's® Loose Fit Jeans
Style a pair of loose jeans with a close-fitting tank or tee – this is a great way to keep your look in proportion. Or, commit to an XL fit with an oversized top half to complement the roomy fit of your jeans. Size up your outerwear or sweatshirts to create the perfect balance between the halves of your outfit.
Need more inspo? Our baggy jeans style guide has even more tips for pairing your loose jeans with pieces that speak to your style.
How to Style Levi's® Relaxed Fit Jeans
Styling relaxed fit jeans is all about creating an outfit that matches the laid-back look. That doesn't mean you can't dress up a pair of relaxed jeans, but they lend themselves to understated, simple silhouettes that look effortless.
Our oversized Harlie Boyfriend Shirt is the ideal piece to pair with relaxed fit jeans, especially if you're going for a chic, off-duty look.
Shop our Loose and Relaxed Fit Jeans
Ready to meet the comfiest jeans you'll ever own? Discover our full collection of relaxed fit jeans to find your new everyday pair, or shop men's and women's loose fit jeans for an XL silhouette that never fails.