the fits
From total classics to of-the-moment obsessions. Available in sizes 23 to 33, 14W to 28W, Petite, Tall and Taller inseams.
standard
wide-leg
High rise with a loose wide leg.
Straight-Leg
High rise with slim and relaxed straight-leg options.
Kick Out
Mid-rise with a mini flared leg.
Perfect Vintage
Mid- and high-rise styles with a slim tapered leg.
Flare
Mid- and high-rise styles with a kicked-out leg.
skinny
Low-, mid- and high-rise styles with a lean leg.
baggy
Low- and high-rise styles with a slouchy, relaxed leg.
boyjean
A relaxed waist and roomy leg.
overalls
One-piece styles with multiple leg options.
curvy
Redesigned for zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh.
curvy
Redesigned for zero waist gap and more room in the hip and thigh.
CURVY Wide-Leg
High rise with a loose wide leg.
CURVY Straight-Leg
High rise with slim and relaxed straight-leg options.
CURVY Kick Out
Mid-rise with a mini flared leg.
CURVY Perfect Vintage
Mid- and high-rise styles with a slim tapered leg.
CURVY Flare
Mid- and high-rise styles with a kicked-out leg.
CURVY Skinny
Low-, mid- and high-rise styles with a lean leg.
CURVY BAGGY
Low- and high-rise styles with a slouchy, relaxed leg.
THE FABRICS
Prefer extra stretch, zero give or something in between? Our design experts work with the world’s best mills to make sure every option is just right.
Stretch
Extracomfy denim that hugs the body and bounces back like a pro.
Comfort Stretch
Denim that combines the structure of rigid with a touch of stretch for day-one comfort.
RIGID
Old-school, no-stretch denim that breaks in just enough to mold to your body.
the washes
Artful shades developed through a five-part process. Need a freshening refresher?
Our signature fits reengineered for hourglass shapes. Gap-proof waistbands, longer rises and extra room at the hips and thighs—we cut curves, not corners.
MADE TO MOVE
DENIM IS OUR EXPERTISE
Our pair-perfecting formula starts here.
TESTED ON REAL BODIES
Each fit is refined and tested by our in-house team on six models of varying body sizes.
BUTT-BOOSTING FEATURES
Perfectly sized pockets placed at the most flattering spot + a curve-enhancing back rise that lifts you up.
Magic Pockets™
Ultra-smoothing, reinforced front pockets that offer an extra layer of holds-you-in sorcery.
MADE TO MOVE
TAKE YOUR MEASUREMENTS
It’s easy. Grab your best-fitting pair and a measuring tape and let’s go.
how to measure
Waist
Lay down your jeans and loosely measure across the waistband.
rise
Measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
inseam
Following the inner leg seam, measure from the crotch to the bottom of the hem.
leg opening
Measure across the bottom hem.
back rise
Turn your jeans over and measure from the crotch seam to the top of the waistband.
SHOULD YOU GO CURVY?
Measure your body around the smallest part of your waist and at the widest part of your hips. If the difference between the two is over 10", our Curvy styles are designed for you.
size chart
U.S. SIZE | WAIST | HIP |
|---|---|---|
23 | 24" | 34" |
24 | 25" | 35" |
25 | 26" | 36" |
26 | 27" | 37" |
27 | 28" | 38" |
28 | 29" | 39" |
29 | 30.25" | 40.25" |
30 | 31.5" | 41.5" |
31 | 33" | 43" |
32 | 34.5" | 44.5" |
33 | 36.25" | 46.25" |
14W | 37" | 47" |
16W | 39" | 49" |
18W | 41" | 51" |
20W | 43" | 53" |
22W | 45" | 55" |
24W | 47" | 57" |
26W | 49" | 59" |
28W | 51" | 61" |
GLOSSARY
COMFORT STRETCH
Our premium cotton denim that has just a hint of give but a lot of, you guessed it, comfort.
COWBOY CREASE
A detail inspired by old-school ranch hands were known for having jeans with a crisp, starched fold running down the middle of each leg.
ISKO STAY BLACK™
Experts at the ISKO™ denim mill created this extraresilient dye that maintains its rich color longer. Let’s hear it for fade-free black jeans.
LETDOWN HEM
Think a regular hem, but with the stitches released for frayed edge that gives major DIY vibes.
RECOVERY
The amount of bounceback a pair of jeans has, or in other words, how easily it’ll return to its original shape after wearing and washing.
RIGID
Rigid denim is 100 percent cotton with zero stretch. Which doesn’t mean zero comfort—they perfectly mold to your shape as you wear them.
SELVEDGE
Selvedge is an extra sturdy weave with a self-finished edge that creates an ultra-clean, polished look.
TENCEL™ LYOCELL
Denim made with TENCEL™ Lyocell is long lasting and oh-so comfortable. It starts with sustainably sourced wood pulp, which is transformed into superstrong (yet still soft to the touch) fibers that breathe, stay smooth and hold onto dye wash after wash.
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