The hem is the whole story on this one. Instead of a plain finish, there is a detail worked into the bottom of the leg that gives an otherwise simple wide leg a little something to look at, which is what makes a basic jean feel considered. Everything above it is easy: a high rise that sits at your waist, a wide leg that falls straight and full, and a 28 inch inseam that lands right at the ankle on most women. These are the jeans you put on when you want the outfit to look like you tried, without actually having to try.
Take your regular denim size. The 2.5% spandex gives these a bit more give than a rigid jean, so they mold to you after an hour of wear without ever going slack, and the polyester in the blend helps them keep that shape wash after wash. The waist is firm on first try, which is what you want in a high rise, so do not panic if it feels snug in the fitting room before you have worn them. The 28 inch inseam is the sweet spot for most women, hitting at or just above the ankle bone around 5'5 to 5'7. If you are taller, it will read as a deliberate crop. If you are petite, the hem detail still sits nicely even shortened, so a tailor can take these up without losing what makes them interesting.
The hem is the whole story on this one. Instead of a plain finish, there is a detail worked into the bottom of the leg that gives an otherwise simple wide leg a little something to look at, which is what makes a basic jean feel considered. Everything above it is easy: a high rise that sits at your waist, a wide leg that falls straight and full, and a 28 inch inseam that lands right at the ankle on most women. These are the jeans you put on when you want the outfit to look like you tried, without actually having to try.
Take your regular denim size. The 2.5% spandex gives these a bit more give than a rigid jean, so they mold to you after an hour of wear without ever going slack, and the polyester in the blend helps them keep that shape wash after wash. The waist is firm on first try, which is what you want in a high rise, so do not panic if it feels snug in the fitting room before you have worn them. The 28 inch inseam is the sweet spot for most women, hitting at or just above the ankle bone around 5'5 to 5'7. If you are taller, it will read as a deliberate crop. If you are petite, the hem detail still sits nicely even shortened, so a tailor can take these up without losing what makes them interesting.