We're more than partial to a high-waisted, old-school Levi's 501, and if the last round of fashion week pics are anything to go by, the mom jean has never been so popular—not even with our mothers in the 1980s. So great has our love for this born-again style been (and when we say born again, it's because brands like Re/Done and Vetements are tweaking original shapes to make them more flattering for today's market) that we've not spent a second considering what anyone else may think about them.

We like wearing them, ergo we shall continue to do so. But in the same way dads across the globe ask if you "need a new pair of jeans" as they guffaw in shock that you actually paid for someone to tear holes in your new skinnies, there's a similar reaction that presents itself when boys see mom jeans. In fact, it's downright funny what they really think of the denim comeback. In honour of our Denim Week, scroll to see their reactions!

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Kendall Jenner
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"Mom jeans are great! However, best when they aren’t worn by actual mothers and instead worn by a 5'11" model who has a body of a teenage boy!" — Carl, 32

"A woman has the right to dress for comfort; sadly, with these kind of jeans it’s usually at the expense of her lovely shape in return for a competitive bulge." — Phil, 33

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Jacquelyn Jablonski
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"Mom jeans are an interesting one. A few months ago, I would have definitely said I had a negative view. But having seen some of the Vetements and Gosha Rubchinskiy looks recently, I think I have changed my mind to "there's a time and a place" [for such a style] and obviously when the rest of the outfit complements them. I can't see them staying around for long, though. I would also add that if you remember the last time they were in style, maybe don’t do this trend again!" — Joel, 30

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Paris Fashion Week
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"Honest opinion? They only look hot on girls with pert asses and small waists. For other women, there are better options." — Charlie, 29

"Why not? So long as she looks confident and feels great, I don't see a problem." — Ben, 30

Related: 6 Fashion Insiders Reveal the Best Jeans They've Ever Bought

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Bella Hadid
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"I personally can't stand them, and the first words that spring to mind are 'mum tum.'" — Alex, 35

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Chloë Sevigny
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"I think some girls can look cool in them, like Alexa Chung, but there is also a serious risk of camel toe." — Jamie, 30

“More than anything, I think mom jeans look uncomfortable. But they’re definitely cooler than skinnies—and way better than jeggings!”—Will, 31

What do you think of this silhouette? Let us know if you're a fan, and if you are, shop from our favourite mom jeans at Topshop.

Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.