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Last Updated on March 13, 2025 by Eve Dawes
The best cross waist jeans to hit refresh on your denim collection
Criss cross waist jeans aka crossover waist jeans are one of those cool statement styles and denim trends that you can’t have missed. Love them or hate them, they’re a fun and unique way to wear denim and means you can skip a belt. It took me a while to jump on the crisscross denim trend as I wasn’t sure how long it’d stick around for and I haven’t worn jeans for a while but I’m so glad I finally caved in with a pair of Piral jeans. There are so many jeans brands around it’s hard to know what to buy but these hit the trifector for me: color, cut and price. Which proves you don’t have to pay a fortune to find a cute pair.
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The name criss cross waist jeans is referring to the waistband which overlaps in the front creating an asymmetrical line and ‘V’ across the front.
Are cross waist jeans still in style
Crossover jeans started popping up back around 2017 and are still in style now. They’re an easy way to add an edgy look to your outfit. Featuring an asymmetrical, overlapping waist from high-rise to low-slung that every celeb from Hailey Bieber to Kendall Jenner has been spotted wearing.

How to style criss cross waist denim jeans
When it comes to styling crisscross denim, it’s all about highlighting the waist detail. Whether that’s with a crop top and blazer or unbuttoned shirt, a bodysuit or tank, feminine blouse or preppy polo neck top.
When it comes to footwear, it’ll depend on the cut, whether that’s wide leg and flares with stiletto pumps and boots or slimmer fit jeans with slide sandals, mules or sneakers.

What’s great about this trend is it’s not just about one cut or one wash but various styles from faded to dark washes, fitted to flared denim. So you can really find a style that works the best for you. Keep scrolling for the 25 best pairs of crisscross jeans from designer to luxe for less.
Shop the 20 best criss cross waist jeans
For crossover waist wide leg jeans Good American and Piral do some of the better quality versions. If you’re looking for a super affordable pair to dip your toes into this denim trend A & F have a pair that comes in 11 different colors for under $20! You can’t have failed to hear the name R13. They have one of the more expensive styles that are on the grungier side. Whatever your personal aesthetic and budget, check out these super cute, trending styles.
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