Katie Holmes and Jennifer Lopez’s lookalikes in wide-leg jeans

In my opinion, winter fashion is about finding pieces that make you look elevated while secretly making you feel comfortable. Cold weather calls for thicker denim, but as someone who wants to avoid constricting pants at all costs, I’ve been experimenting with looser silhouettes in exchange for more comfort to achieve the same effect. Katie Holmes and Jennifer Lopez also seem to be riding the wide-leg jeans bandwagon, with both being spotted wearing the style on their lazy days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

While Holmes took to the streets of New York in a long overcoat and leather boots peeking out from under her jeans, Lopez opted for boots in Aspen that looked like they could be worn with a Canadian tuxedo. Their looks are a great example of how wide-leg jeans can balance proportions with a heavier silhouette at the top, serving as a sophisticated alternative to cumbersome (and not-so-warm) pants.

We found 8 wide-leg jeans that will last well into winter and beyond. Some of these are available with post-Christmas discounts, and one that I personally wear over and over again. Shop styles below from Levi’s, Madewell, J.Crew, and more starting at $45.

Celebrity-inspired wide-rise jeans

Levi’s Baggy High Waist Wide Leg Dad Jeans

Vintage-inspired Levi’s reliable shoes will take you far. This style recreates the classic “dad jean” shape, with a straight-cut leg that drapes perfectly over pointy-toed boots or chunky sneakers. It’s made from non-stretch cotton so it won’t lose its shape over the years, but the loose fit is sure to be comfortable for sitting or lounging.

Abercrombie High Rise Wide Leg Jeans

These Abercrombie jeans are the jeans I’m most obsessed with right now. This is definitely the softest style of denim I own, and I like that it’s not overwhelmingly wide on the leg, but still has enough room to layer over leggings in sub-zero temperatures. (also a great winter fashion hack). Shoppers agree that “this material drapes so well in a perfect way” and “very flattering in a very comfortable and effortless way.”

Gap High Rise Stride Seam Wide Leg Jeans

If you’re looking for J.Lo-like textural appeal, Gap’s High Rise Stride Seamed Wide Leg Jeans feature similar seams and panels on the legs and cuffs. Fitted at the waist and hips, it flares out through the legs and thighs for a relaxed fit. One shopper says this gives them a “beautiful silhouette.” One fan calls them an “instant favorite,” while another says they’re “easy to dress up or down.”

Keep scrolling to shop more wide-leg jeans that showcase Holmes and Lopez’s style.

Madewell Super Wide Leg Trouser Jeans

Topshop Cinch Wide Leg Jeans

Banana Republic high-rise wide-leg jeans

J.Crew High Rise Denim Trousers (1996) Semi-Stretch

We The Free Sheridan Trouser Flare Jeans