15 Best Jeans for Tummy Control We Love for Comfort and Style
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Denim that doubles as shapewear? Yes, please! For days when you’re battling bloat or just want a little extra support around your stomach, the best tummy-control jeans can hold you in without restricting your movement or squeezing the life out of you. Many are designed with built-in panels that act like shapewear, while others are high-waisted enough to smooth and snatch the belly. No matter your body shape, “a high rise will always elongate you and your midsection,” says Mark Peters, director of consumer experience and retail stores operations at denim brand NYDJ. To find your next favorite pair of jeans, we polled our network of stylish Glamour reviewers. Whether you’re looking for wide-leg bottoms, on-trend barrel-leg, classic straight-leg, or skinny jeans—we’ve got every type of pants that fit and feel like a dream to wear.
The best tummy-control jeans, at a glance
- Best Overall: SpanxShape EveryWear Flare Jeans, $148
- Best Slimming Jeans: Levi’s 312 Shaping Slim Jeans, $60
- Best High-Waist Jeans: Everlane Way-High Sailor Jeans, $128
- Most Affordable Jeans: Rekucci Secret Figure Premium Denim Skinny Pull-On Jean, $27
- Best Skinny Jeans: Old Navy Extra-High-Waist Rockstar Super-Skinny Jeans, $22
Best Overall: SpanxShape EveryWear Flare Jeans
Spanx is known for its game-changing shapewear, but its cult-favorite tummy control extends to its denim too. The brand offers an assortment of timeless, versatile styles such as these leggy flares (but also skinny, straight, bootcut, wide-leg, and more), which come in a ton of sizes and washes. A bulk-free pull-on waistband, interior shaping technology, and four-way stretch join forces to provide a supportive, comfy style for belly camouflage. “Spanx finally made me feel confident when it came to wearing jeans. I had struggled for quite some time to find denim that wasn’t uncomfortable to sit in or wear for longer shifts at work,” Glamour reviewer Claudia Mercedes previously told us of her flared plus-size jeans from the brand. “However, this stretchy denim with tummy control is one of the best jeans from the brand, and I love styling them with bodysuits and T-shirts. They’re almost like a fancier pair of jeggings.”
- Material: 87% cotton, 11% polyester, 2% spandex
- Wash: 5 options
- Size range: XS–3X; available in petite, regular, and tall
- Inseam: 32" (petite); 34" (regular); 37" (tall)
- Rise: High-rise
Best Slimming: Levi’s 312 Shaping Slim Jeans
These Levi’s hug, contour, and lengthen in all the right places, thanks to a light compression panel in the front that smoothes and supports the midsection. With a mid-rise cut and a straight slim leg, these are the everyday classic jeans to have in your rotation. They’re soft, have stretch recovery so they won’t get baggy at the knees, and are under $100.
Glamour reviewer Erin Foley, a style influencer and content creator in Atlanta, loves how these hold her in. “I absolutely adore this design! The moderately slim-cut leg and high, flattering waist offer an impeccable fit,” she says. “The 312s are also exceptionally comfortable, so I always find myself grabbing for them.”
- Material: 80% cotton, 19% polyester, 1% spandex
- Wash: 6 options
- Size range: 24–34
- Inseam: 30"
- Rise: Mid-rise
Best High-Rise: Everlane The Way-High Sailor Jeans
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- Original image by Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs wearing Everlane Way-High Sailor Jeans
How high can you go? With a super-high rise that sits higher than the belly button, these cropped wide legs are a style to consider if you want to hold in the stomach area and highlight your waist. “The Way-Highs are some of my go-tos for everyday,” says Glamour commerce editor Malia Griggs, who owns them in a past-season wash. “I have a bit of a muffin top, so I welcome the high-rise coverage and stretch across that area. The jeans have a touch of stretch for comfort, and their wide-leg cut is versatile enough that I can wear them into the office. I get compliments on them frequently, and I like that they don’t quickly lose their shape.” The multiple inseam options also means these are a great jeans option for petites (Griggs, who is 5'4", owns them in a 29 with a 27.5" inseam).
- Material: 98% regenerative cotton, 2% spandex
- Wash: 5 options
- Size range: 23–33
- Inseam: 27.5" and 29.5" options
- Rise: High-rise
Best Mid-Rise: Wit & Wisdom ‘Ab’Solution High-Waist Itty-Bitty Bootcut Jeans
The name says it all: This pair targets the ab region. Wit & Wisdom denim offers a ton of stretch and a waistband with an inner elastic panel that serves to slim and shape. The lightly whiskered denim has a Western feel (style with cowboy boots) and five functional pockets. As Nordstrom reviewer Pdxe says, “These jeans are fantastically flattering and incredibly comfortable. They do a fabulous job camouflaging a belly pooch.” With a baby bootcut, a high rise, and a medium blue jean wash, they can be styled from workday to weekend. They come in skinny jeans as well.
- Material: 56% cotton, 25% rayon, 18% polyester, 1% spandex
- Wash: Indigo
- Size range: 00–16; available in petite and regular
- Inseam: 32"
- Rise: Mid-rise
Best Skinny: Old Navy Extra-High-Waisted Rockstar Super-Skinny Jeans
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These extra-high-waisted skinny jeans from Old Navy are a tummy-control winner (and sit a good inch higher than the standard high-rise pair). The curve-hugging fan fave has a stylish button front, flattering front scoop pockets, and a trendy cut-off hem. The blend of mostly cotton and polyester fabric means it will mold to your body. “When you pull them on, you might worry they won’t fit, but they’re so stretchy while also flattening the lower tummy,” says Glamour commerce director Brie Schwartz.
- Material: 80% cotton, 13% polyester, 5% recycled cotton, 2% spandex
- Wash: 8 options
- Size range: 00–30; available in petite, regular, and tall
- Inseam: 25" (petite); 27" (regular); 31" (tall)
- Rise: Extra-high-rise
Best Baggy: Gap Mid-Rise UltraSoft Baggy Jeans
Gap’s slouchy denim is great for moving freely throughout your day (without that uncomfortable sensation of your pants digging into your skin). In fact, Glamour reviewer Allie Pellerano-Rendón, cofounder and CEO of the fashion consulting agency The Collection Atelier, says she wore the relaxed mid-rise jeans on a five-hour flight: “They stayed nearly as cozy as a pair of sweats.” The brand’s UltraSoft fabric feels lightweight and relaxed, and the no-stretch jeans become more comfortable with every wear. “They’re a staple for me because they’re soft and stretchy, offering comfort without losing that true denim feel,” says Glamour reviewer Dana Bosland, a model and content producer in NYC. “I love the waistline and the cut. It feels very secure. Plus, the stitch detail across the knee and flare of the pants leg are very flattering.” Also worth noting? They come in three fits and three inseams—a true blessing for anyone who struggles to come across that just-right pair.
- Material: 55% cotton, 40% Tencel, 5% recycled cotton
- Wash: 28 options
- Size range: 24–35; available in three fits and three inseams
- Inseam: 28.5" (petite); 29.5" (short); 31" (regular); 33" (long); 35" (tall)
- Rise: Mid-rise
Best for Plus-Size: Good American Good Straight Compression Jeans
Good American is a go-to for stretchy, curve-hugging, and size-inclusive jeans that flatter every figure. “These have a traditional button and zipper, but the light compression built into the waistband gives that same supportive feel,” says Glamour reviewer Caralyn Mirand Koch, a former plus-size model turned content creator. “They smooth without squeezing and have just enough structure to feel held in, but not like you’re wearing shapewear. These are great if you still want a classic denim look with a little extra help in the midsection.”
- Material: 67.4% cotton, 25% recycled cotton, 5.8% elasterell-p, 1.8% elastane
- Wash: 1 option
- Size range: 00–32 Plus; available in three fits and three inseams
- Inseam: 27.5"
- Rise: Mid-rise
Best on Budget: Rekucci Secret Figure Premium Denim Skinny Pull-On Jeans
These are some of the best pants for tummy control you can buy on a budget (and on Amazon, no less, should you need them ASAP). Though they look like skinny jeans, you pull on the pants like leggings, with no fussy zippers or closures and an extra-wide waistband that flattens and smoothes the stomach. Functionally, Rekucci’s denim still has five pockets, and the external hardware that makes them look just like jeans. At just $30, they come in a wide range of shades (including white) and in short sizing too.
- Material: 35% rayon, 34% cotton, 28% polyester, 3% spandex
- Wash: 8 options
- Size range: 2–18; available in regular and short
- Inseam: 26" (short); 29" (regular)
- Rise: Mid-rise
Best Wide-Leg: Rag & Bone Miramar Wide-Leg Pants
Glamour contributor Jewel Elizabeth loves these viral Rag & Bone jeans that are essentially sweatpants. How? “The fabric is incredibly soft on the inside and printed on the outside to mimic the appearance of jeans while ensuring a comfortable fit and feel,” she says. “You can look put-together without the discomfort of shapewear, tummy-control panels, or a maternity band, especially if you’re looking to hide your midsection. I’m 5'4" and have an athletic build, but these would be the perfect pair for curvy types or pregnancy and comfortable for all.” The mid-rise wide-leg jeans feature a pull-on elastic waist and side-seam pockets, and the fly-front and denim details are digitally printed onto the fabric.
- Material: 100% cotton terry
- Wash: 2 options
- Size range: XXS–XL
- Inseam: 31.5"
- Rise: Mid-rise
Best Straight-Leg: Reformation Val 90s Mid-Rise Straight Jeans
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- Original image by Glamour reviewer Laura Lajiness Kaupke wearing Reformation Val ’90s mid-rise straight jeans
Glamour contributor Laura Lajiness Kaupke ranks this Reformation denim high on her list of best jeans. “I’m neither tall nor short, which makes jeans length tricky. I’ll never complain when a pair gives me a legs-for-days effect, and this mid-rise pair did just that,” she says. “They also offer a bit of tummy control.” There’s zero stretch in the fabric of these straight-leg jeans, so they don’t easily sag in shape. “The rigid fabric feels structured in all the right ways. Are they my most loungeable pair? No, but when I want to look casually put-together, they’re an absolute winner,” says Kaupke.
- Material: 57% regeneratively grown cotton, 43% Tencel Lyocell
- Wash: 9 options
- Size range: 23—34
- Inseam: 32"
- Rise: Mid-rise
Best Slim-Fit: J.Crew Mid-Rise Slim Jeans
Slim-fit jeans fall somewhere in between straight and skinny jeans (not that there’s much room to fall), with an ankle that’s a little fitted but not skin-tight. The dark wash of these J.Crew jeans is dressy enough for work or date night, paired with a cashmere sweater, kitten heels, and pearls. Though these jeans don’t have by-design shaping material built in, Glamour's Schwartz says they’re still among her favorite pair of tummy-control pants. “It’s hard to find solid mid-rise jeans these days, and as someone that basically despises the feel of high-rise denim—I find they actually accentuate my pooch—I love J.Crew’s options, which are thick at the mid-section to camouflage the belly.”
- Material: 94% cotton, 4% polyester, 2% spandex
- Wash: 1 option
- Size range: 23–37; available in classic and petite
- Inseam: 26" (petite); 28" (classic)
- Rise: Mid-rise
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Most Versatile: Frame The Jetset Flare Jeans
These sleek pull-on jeans will make you want to get out of your sweats—they’re that comfy. “They’re my year-round go-to jeans,” says Glamour reviewer Jackie Schiavone, a personal stylist and the founder of the fashion blog My Someday Project. “They provide so much control, you’ll forget you’re wearing denim. They have the outline of leggings, but the high-quality denim makes them incredibly chic in style. They’re so versatile that they can be paired with a tank top, button down, or sweater.” If you normally hate sitting in denim (it’s me, hi!), you need these in your life, stat. Pro tip: These run a bit snug, according to reviews. Since they come in just three sizes—each designed to fit a range—you may want to size up for a more comfortable fit if you’re at the upper end of the range.
- Material: 92% cotton, 4% polyester, 4% elastane
- Wash: 1 option
- Size range: 0–2; fits sizes 22–34
- Inseam: 31"
- Rise: High-rise
Best Flare: J.Crew High-Rise Flare Jeans
High-waist flares aren’t just the hottest denim silhouette of the season (note: all the cute options above)—they also deliver excellent tummy control. Schiavone says she can’t get enough of this sophisticated pair from J.Crew. “They have just the right amount of stretch to hug you in all the right places. The front and back pockets add minimal material and are strategically placed to flatter your frame. The high rise of these jeans adds extra support without being bulky. It goes without saying the bootcut flare is flattering on all body types.”
- Material: 99% Regenagri-certified cotton, 1% elastane
- Wash: 2 options
- Size range: 23–37; available in classic, petite, and tall
- Inseam: 29" (petite); 32" (classic); 35" (tall)
- Rise: High-rise
Best Boot-Cut: Joe’s The Hi Honey High-Rise Bootcut Jeans
These Joe’s jeans give new meaning to the phrase “legs for days.” “They have all of the qualities to provide support: a high rise and tummy-control material with just enough stretch, but what really makes these jeans stand out is the wash,” says Schiavone. “The wash creates a soft vertical line down the middle of your leg to elongate your frame.” They’re easy to dress up or down, too, making them a wardrobe staple.
- Material: 64% cotton, 21% rayon, 13% polyester, 2% elastane
- Wash: 21 options
- Size range: 23–34
- Inseam: 34"
- Rise: High-rise
Best on Amazon: Judy Blue Mid-Rise Tummy-Control Destroy Skinny Jeans
Dare we say, skinny jeans are back? “As a millennial who used to exclusively live in skinny jeans, I, for one, am pumped. This confidence-boosting Judy Blue pair perfectly blends fashion and function, with on-trend distressing, a built-in tummy-control panel for a smooth silhouette, and ultrastretchy fabric for all-day comfort,” says Glamour contributor Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar. For the most flattering fit, the brand recommends sizing down.
- Material: 91% cotton, 7% polyester, 2% spandex
- Wash: 1 option
- Size range: 5–20
- Inseam: 29"
- Rise: Mid-rise
