I Finally Put Mango's Jeans to the Test—4 Pairs This Denim-Obsessed Editor Recommends

While Mango is one of my most frequented high street stores, I'll admit, I've overlooked one key category. You may know that I'm passionate about finding great denim and making the all too often frustrating jeans hunt that much easier. Somehow, I'd missed out on the brand's own jeans selection, but after seeing friends, colleagues and our readers adding its jeans to their baskets, I set about to see if they lived up to this denim devotee's high standards.

It's a widely agreed-upon fact that jeans shopping is one of the worst ways to spend an afternoon. That is, if you don't have editor insight to make the process easier. With a plethora of cuts, colourways and fits to choose from, along with the sizing discrepancies that can come up from brand to brand, you can find yourself hauling 15 pairs into a changing room to come out with nothing to show for it. That's where I come in. I spent an afternoon trying on the denim selection to find the very best Mango jeans. With insights on sizing, cuts, fit and feel of fabric, adding a great pair of jeans to your capsule wardrobe just got easier.

With a history of cult buys like that winter coat, excellent linen options and a plethora of fun accessories, I'm not sure how I overlooked the brand as a hotspot for great denim. Truthfully, I won't be making that mistake again. Overall, I found the sizing to be spot on, taking my regular size in all four pairs that I'm celebrating below, and a great selection of trending cuts and classic silhouettes to satiate all appetites.

If you're looking to add a great pair of jeans to your capsule wardrobe that comes with an affordable price tag, you'll want to scroll on.

Shop the Best Mango Jeans

1. High-Rise Wide Leg Jeans

Style Notes: Over the past few years, wide-leg jeans have been ingratiated into the denim hall of fame and become a go-to silhouette for the fashion crowd. The bold shape is one that can be dressed up or down easily, rising to casual coffee strolls as well as dressier evenings out when trainers are swapped for mules. This pair is a true staple. The fit is just right, with a high-rise fit and cascading wide leg shape. The length was very long, but at 5'2" I'm used to nipping to my local dry cleaners to take a couple of inches off a hem. The denim itself is comfortable thanks to the cut of the jeans, and is made from 99% cotton and 1% elastane for a touch of comfort.

Rise: High

Cut: Wide-Leg