Barrel jeans are a type of denim that are trending in 2023. They are inspired by oversized vintage denim and are designed to cinch the waist like a paper bag and create an exaggerated barrel-shaped leg. These jeans feature a high waist and exaggerated barrel-like wide legs that finish with a tapered hem. They are really no more than a fashion-girl twist on straight-leg denim. Barrel-leg jeans are fitting loose through the thigh and cropped just above the ankle, offering a relaxed, easy-to-wear fit. Some brands offer different styles of barrel jeans, such as long barrel, double waistband long barrel, extra long barrel, and ultra-high rise barrel.