The Way-High® Jean | Vintage Indigo | 27.5” Inseam

A Missing Size (and a Missing Fit Profile)

I’m genuinely frustrated by this experience. I own two pairs of the Original Cheeky jeans in a 29 and they are very flattering — the hips, seat, thighs, and inseam are spot on. They’re slightly snug at the button/waistband, but overall extremely flattering, so the slight discomfort feels worth it, although I do wish for a little more consideration here. With the Way-High jeans, I followed the size recommendation and ordered a 30. The waistband was dramatically smaller than expected — actually tighter than my 29s — and painfully snug in the stomach area, even though the hips and seat looked great, I knew I wouldn't ever choose that level of discomfort and actually wear them. Everlane was kind enough to allow a one-time exchange on a final sale item, which I truly appreciated. I sized up to a 31 — and the difference was enormous. The 31 was baggy and droopy through the hips and seat, completely changing the silhouette. It honestly feels like there’s a missing size — or a missing fit profile. I also want to say something that feels important: women’s bodies change in peri-menopause and menopause. Many of us naturally carry more weight in our midsection than we did in our 20s or 30s. That’s normal and well-documented. It shouldn’t make us feel like our bodies are “wrong. ” For the first time in my life, a pair of jeans made me feel like my body was broken — not because of the size, but because the waistband simply doesn’t seem designed to accommodate a very common female body shape. I’ve never struggled to find jeans that fit so long as I buy the right size. With these, it felt impossible to find a size that was both comfortable and flattering. The denim quality is great, and the rise is exactly what I want. But the waistband-to-hip ratio feels extremely rigid. If you carry weight differently through your midsection — especially in peri-menopause — this may not be the most forgiving style. I’d love to see more thoughtful fit options that reflect the reality of how women’s bodies evolve.

Rebecca J. · everlane.com

Too tight

I usually wear a size 8 in pants at Everlane and ordered a 29 in the Way-High Jean expecting a similar fit. Unfortunately, the waist runs much tighter than their standard size 8 pants, especially at the true waist. The rise is very high, which is great stylistically, but it does make the waistband feel significantly smaller than expected. That said, the jeans are beautiful. The cut is flattering, the denim feels substantial and high quality, and the overall structure is exactly what I was hoping for. If you’re between sizes or carry any fullness at your natural waist and are more natural straight proportions than curvy, I’d strongly recommend sizing up in this style. I wish I had known how snug the waist runs (especially since mine were final sale), but overall the quality and design are excellent.

Dawn F. · everlane.com

Ran large

It was my first time buying jeans from everlane. It ran quite large, at least 2 inches too big, and I had to return it.

Natalie C. · everlane.com