SignalHub-Barrel Jeans Are the New Denim Trend -- Shop the Best Deals from Madewell, Target & More, Starting at $8

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There are SignalHuba few denim trends out there at the moment – from wide-leg to baggy, straight leg to mom jeans. Basically, it comes down to this: you may need to keep your skinny jean styles in your drawer for another season. But the one denim trend I did not expect to see this fall, has been the barrel leg jean trend. With a structured design, wider leg, and leg-lengthening shape, it's the more effortlessly cool denim style at the moment, and we've rounded some styles to get you started. Featuring a variety of lengths (regular, petite, tall) and plus sizes, plus some barrel leg pant options, these are the best deals from Madewell, Abercrombie & Fitch, Target, Amazon, Free People, and more.

What Are Barrel Jeans?

Also known as balloon or horseshoe jeans, barrel jeans are a variety of wide-leg denim that flares at the thighs and tapers at the ankles. It adds a unique silhouette (and shoppers either love them or hate them). Whatever side you’re on, barrel leg jeans are the denim darling this fall.

Just give them a try and you might agree with all the hype. So, check out our favorite barrel jean deals, along with some trendy barrel leg pants that give you the same feel. Let's roll out the barrel jeans and we'll have a barrel of fun.

Shop the Best Barrel Leg Jean Deals

There are not a lot of sizes left, so quickly head over to Old Navy to score their high-waisted balloon jeans (aka barrel jeans). Featured here are their dark wash option, but I've included their medium wash option, as well. Reviewers rave that they look "so expensive."

Featuring darts at the knees to accentuate that curved leg look, these Madewell barrel jeans are my personal favorite. They give you a sophisticated silhouette that's just right, plus that high-quality denim feel that you expect from the brand. They're available in petite, standard, and tall sizing, and 5 rich colorways. 

With an ankle length, relaxed leg, and that barrel silhouette, this Target option is a steal at $40 (and it looks just like some other pricier styles on this list). Snag it in black or medium wash in sizing from 00 to 26.

You might just agree with this GAP reviewer, "Amazing jeans would buy over and over again. Can dress up or dress down. Wear them every day!" Available in 4 washes in petite, tall, and regular, these barrel jeans give you that barrel outline with no fuss, just sophisticated lines.

Whether you dress them up or dress them down, these mid-rise barrel jeans make a statement. They come in a light wash and white, and when you add them to your cart, they're an extra 20% off.

I'm obsessed with Abercrombie & Fitch's Curve Love design and these barrel jeans are no exception. They fit just right around the waist (no gap!) and have that relaxed, wide-leg aesthetic. There's no stretch, but the high-quality denim is structured and perfect for the fall.

Available in 11 colorways, and sizing from Small to XX-Large, these barrel jeans from Amazon are another great deal. They have a cropped length, whisker detailing on the inner leg, and reviewers rave that they have a little bit of comfy stretch in them.

Shoppers love the silhouette and fit of these curve jeans and rave that they're flattering, too. Made of a soft and comfortable denim, you can grab your pair in 5 colorways.

If you're going to invest in a pair of barrel jeans, then the ones at Free People are a solid pick. Available in 17 colors and regular and short lengths, you're sure to find a pair that you love. Some shorter shoppers were concerned that this style wouldn't look good on their frame, but after wearing them declared, "the most flattering jeans ever."

Ok, we love barrel jeans, but right below that are these corduroy barrel pants. They feature a pull-on design for a comfy fit and look elevated for work or the weekend. One reviewer raved, "The fabric is so soft and luxurious. These are easy to dress up or down and fit like a dream!"

Another great barrel pant option is this extra high-waisted pair from Old Navy. They deliver that curved shape, a cotton feel with a little bit of stretch, and regular, tall, and petite lengths. Perfect for day, night, and everything in between.

Finding it hard to say no to your skinny jeans? Then check out these fall denim styles that made our millennial fashion editor embrace a wider leg.