The best butt-lifting jeans lift and sculpt the booty and come in a variety of styles. We tested popular pairs to find the ones that truly make a difference.
Genetics, gravity, and three kids haven’t done my backside any favors, so I set out to find the best butt-lifting jeans to give it a boost. Similar to tummy-control jeans, this category of pants is one of the newest, buzziest denim trends .
I went deep down Reddit rabbit holes, grilled my most stylish friends, and tried on more than a dozen best-selling, TikTok-viral pairs to find ones that shape and support my rear region. Here’s the deal with jeans marketed as butt-lifting: Stretchy, spandex-style denim can help sculpt the bum, while small, high back pockets angled upward create the illusion of fullness. Look for a V-cut or sweetheart-shaped yoke ; it’s this detail that makes me look like I’ve spent far more time doing squats than I actually have. Ahead, find my favorite butt-lifting jeans—from straight-leg styles to baggier, flared fits that still flatter. TL;DR: Shapewear company Spanx is the undisputed best clothing brand for butt-lifting denim. I’m partial to its SPANXsculpt ReDefine Slim Straight Jeans. Best Overall: Spanx SPANXsculpt ReDefine Slim Straight Jeans, $168 Best Skinny Jean: NYDJ Ami Skinny Jeans, $129 $90 Best Affordable: Quince Bella Stretch Wide-Leg Jeans, $50 Best Bootcut: Good American Soft Tech Good Classic Bootcut Jeans, $169 Best Wide-Leg: Free People We The Free Libre Wide-Leg, $98 Best Straight-Leg: Agolde Lana High Rise Vintage Straight Jeans, $258 Why we love them: No other option even comes close to doing what these Spanx jeans do for my backside. The secret? Built-in sculpting zones that noticeably perk up my butt, slim my thighs, and smooth my stomach with targeted compression. The fit is snug but still comfortable enough to sit, move, and breathe. What I love most is that these jeans feel just like regular, high-quality stretch denim even while doing all that sculpting work. They come in three versatile washes, three inseams , and plus sizing up to 26. One note: I recommend sizing up, as I found the jeans were very fitted. Though I am usually a size 4, I’m wearing a 6 in the photo above. Why we love them: Skinny jeans are back. I was not prepared to love these NYDJ black skinnies as much as I did. Their rich dark wash is slimming, modern, and versatile, while their mid-rise cut and high back pockets lifts and shapes my butt in the best way. The brand’s stretch jean tech somehow smoothes my stomach and clings to my legs without feeling restrictive. I’m wearing a size 4 here, but with the amount of stretch in them, I think a size 2 would actually fit me even better. Did I mention they’re so comfortable? To style skinny jeans in a way that feels more 2026 than 2016, wear them under a dress or with kitten heels and a blazer. Why we love them: The denim of these Quince wide-leg jeans is soft and stretchy—it molds to my hips and butt but relaxes everywhere else without being overly baggy. The small, high-set back pockets combined with the high rise give my rear a subtle lift and fullness, and honestly, I just feel good in them. They come in four inseam lengths, which is key to avoiding dragging or awkward cropping. At $50, I’d get two pairs: a lighter wash to style with sneakers, and a darker wash in a longer length to dress up with heels. Why we love them: When it comes to butt-lifting jeans, Good American is a no-brainer—the brand is known for its curve-hugging fits. I was immediately impressed when I slipped into these bootcut jeans. My barely there booty suddenly had noticeable shape . The deep V-shaped yoke in the back does most of the work, subtly enhancing what’s there in a way I actually noticed in the mirror. Unlike some high-waist jeans that can emphasize the stomach, these lay smooth through the front, and the bootcut silhouette made my legs look longer. They’re also genuinely comfortable thanks to their soft fabric that’s flexible yet still substantial, and have generous plus sizing. Why we love them: The high rise and deeply curved yoke in these Western-inspired, wide-leg jeans is like an instant butt lift. The fabric has just the right amount of stretch, comfortably clinging to my curves and rounding out my backside, yet it’s soft and super lightweight—perfect for a warm spring or summer night. The lack of pockets does wonders for my butt, too, really making it pop, though I do miss having somewhere to stash my phone. One thing to note is that sizing can be inconsistent across colors and washes, so if you’re ordering online, I’d grab a couple of sizes to find the best fit. Why we love them: While these straight-leg jeans aren’t as aggressively lifting as Spanx or Good American, if you want jeans that just makes your butt look good in a more understated way, I highly recommend them. One thing to note: Non-stretch denim can be pretty rigid, so sizing really matters here. I snagged these in a 27 and the fit was spot-on. They’re tighter through my hips, waist, and butt, and they hug my curves yet are relaxed through the leg so I can move and play with my kids without discomfort. They’re pricey, but I’ve owned a few pairs of Agolde jeans over the years and they last forever and don’t get saggy. Why we love them: I really liked these A&F High-Rise ’90s Jeans, especially for the under-$100 price, and that they come in multiple inseams. They’re fitted at the waist and seat, so my butt looks lifted and defined rather than disappearing—something that often happens with more relaxed denim. I styled the straight-leg jean with a tank, an oversized leather jacket, and sneakers for a night out and felt great in them. The denim is more structured with only a touch of stretch, though it loosens up over time. If you’re between sizes, I’d recommend sizing down to avoid a saggy fit. Best Flare: Good American Power Stretch Pull-on Flare Jeans Why we love them: You know a pair of pants is good when you catch yourself checking your reflection all day—which is me in these affordable pull-on flared jeans from Good American. The super high-rise fit defines my waist, while a curved yoke and higher back pockets create a perkier look. The Power Stretch fabric is snug through the waist, hips, and thighs before flaring out at the knee, which also helps elongate my legs. They’re easy to take on and off and extremely comfortable, yet still feel put-together enough for school drop-off or a quick outfit change with heels and a bodysuit. My only gripe: The front pockets aren’t real.
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