fashionadminmegan Okay, you’ve seen the memes, the TikToks, and probably heard someone in the grocery line whisper, “Was that ad… problematic?” Yeah, it’s the “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” campaign — pun intended. AE crossed out “genes” to say “jeans,” and suddenly the internet erupted in chaos, culture-war explosions, and yes, even Trump weighed in calling it the “Hottest ad out there”.
Here’s the tea: The iconic wordplay sparked backlash for echoing ideas tied to eugenics and traditional beauty norms — especially since Sweeney is a white, blonde, blue-eyed Hollywood face. Critics say it plays on narrow beauty ideals. On the flip side, AE doubled down, saying it was always about the jeans, not genes.
It really does not matter if you’re rolling your eyes at culture war or just here for the denim, one thing’s clear: everyone’s googling Sydney Sweeney jeans right now. That means this is the perfect moment for us to dive into AE’s 30–40% off sale on Syd’s picks, plus that extra 10% off when you sign up for email — trending, edgy, and irresistible.
Snag Her “Great Jeans” (Controversy and All)
Ready? Let’s go.
AE Stretch High-Waisted Flare Jean — Retro flare, modern flair
RP: $59.95 → DP: $41.96 | ⭐ 4.4 stars
High-rise, figure-hugging, and drama-ready—plus planet-conscious fabric. Classic Medium wash with a stretch that lets you rock your best slow-mo move à la Sydney.
“Get the flair that’s flared up our feeds — Flare Jean now $41.96 (was $59.95).”
AE Dreamy Drape Stretch Ripped Low-Rise Baggy Wide-Leg Jean — If bagginess could flirt
RP: $59.95 → DP: $35.00 | ⭐ 4.7 stars
Low-rise comfort meets effortless slouch. Soft drapey finish, ripped coolness—this is the jean that says, “I’m chill, but make it fashion.”
“Steal Sydney’s slouch for $35 — Dreamy Drape cannot be tamed!”
AE Strigid Low-Rise Ultra Wide-Leg Jean — Wide leg, no baggage
RP: $49.95 → DP: $41.96 | ⭐ 4.5 stars
The magic of rigid in front, stretch in the back = comfort meets runway. This wide-leg wonder is begging for a high ponytail and attitude.
“Widen your style for $41.96 — Strigid Wide-Leg, huge vibes.”
AE Dreamy Drapey Stretch Ripped Super High-Waisted Baggy Wide-Leg Jean — High-waist, high drama
RP: $69.95 → DP: $48.96 | ⭐ 4.6 stars
Super high-rise and baggy in all the right ways. Soft, ripped, and super on-trend. Sydney would’ve paired it with a cropped sweater and a badass stare.
“Get high-waisted heaven for $48.96 — these jeans are dreamily dangerous.”
AE Strigid Low-Rise Ex-Boyfriend Jean — Keep the denim, ditch the drama
RP: $59.95 → DP: $41.96 | ⭐ 4.2 stars
Comfy, slouchy, and comfy enough to curl up in, yet look like you own the city. Better than your ex, tbh.
“Dump the pain, keep the jeans — $41.96 for the Ex-Boyfriend Jean.”
