Barrel Leg Jeans

Barrel leg jeans take their name from their shape: rounded through the hip and thigh, then tapering in towards the ankle to create a soft, sculptural curve. They sit between a wide leg and a tapered jean, with more ease than a straight leg and a cleaner finish than a full wide leg. It is a modern denim shape that still feels timeless, and one of the most worn cuts in the Eleven Loves wardrobe.

The barrel leg is also one of the more universally flattering denim shapes. The volume through the leg balances the hip and waist, and the tapered hem keeps the line neat, so it works across a wide range of heights and figures. The leg is cut long to hold its shape, so shorter frames may prefer to have the length taken up rather than turned up.

The collection runs across two fits. The Billie barrel leg jeans are cut in a substantial, structured denim that holds a sharp, sculpted shape, in mid wash and washed black. The Emmie barrel leg jeans are a softer take with a touch of elastane for stretch and comfort, also in mid wash and washed black, so there is a barrel leg jean for anyone who prefers a firmer or an easier feel.

Because the interest sits in the leg, the shape looks most considered with a fitted or tucked-in top, a neat knit or a tailored layer, finished with loafers, ankle boots or a pointed flat. For tailoring in the same cut, explore the barrel leg trousers, browse the wider denim edit, or see the capsule wardrobe for pieces that work back with every wash.