Mom jeans are a style of high-waisted womens jeans that were first fashionable in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They are characterized by a relaxed fit, a high waist both in the front and back, a fuller zipper area, and a looser upper leg with a tapered leg to the ankle. The style is often accompanied by a blouse, t-shirt, sweatshirt, sweater, or other shirt that is tucked into the jeans, and often a belt is worn. The long back pockets tend to make the bum appear longer and flatter. Mom jeans are easier to put together than boyfriend jeans, thanks to their high waist, which makes for a less casual look. They can be dressed up with a cropped sweater or styled more casually with a loose fitting but tucked-in white t-shirt. Mom jeans are versatile and flattering across multiple aesthetics and body types.