Not always. Levi’s Boyfriend jeans are usually looser in the hips, seat and thighs with a slight taper, while straight-leg jeans are consistent from hip to ankle and follow a straight line. Overall, Boyfriend jeans have a more relaxed vibe and feel vs. a straight-leg’s classic and clean look.

We normally say the hemlines of straight-leg jeans should hit at the top of your shoes or slightly above, so they avoid dragging on the ground.The end result should look intentional. Unless you're going for statement highwaters, you don't want anything above 1-2 inches. Here are a few of our favorite straight-leg shoe pairings and tips: - Sneakers: Low-top sneakers usually look good with a slightly cropped hem that hits the shoe’s tongue. You can go a little longer with a higher profile sneaker. - Heels: The hem should hit your foot just below the ankle showing about 1-inch o

Straight-leg jeans can work for every body type. It's the details from the rest of the jean—the rise, styling and/or fit throughout—that may help you choose the pair that will work for you. Here are a few suggestions to consider based on body shape: - Rectangle: Look for low or mid rises and a straight leg with a little flare. - Hourglass: Mid and high rises will draw attention to your waist and lengthen your legs. - Pear: Try a relaxed-fit, straight leg jean for extra room in the seat and thighs, and a mid or high rise to cinch in your waist. - Apple: We recommend cle