Happy Thursday, everybody! I know I don’t normally have a Thursday post, but my April is full of some amazing posts, and I really wanted to find a place to do a jean comparison for y’all. So, today is the day!
Do you remember this pair of button fly jeans from last Friday’s post? Man, they took us all back! Many of us had flashbacks to our favorite pair of jeans in junior high. I’m pretty sure mine were GUESS. If you’re like me, you wouldn’t have necessarily thought you would ever be wearing this style again.
But here I am. Wearing them AND LOVING THEM.
striped jersey tunic tee (only $14 and soooo soft!) / favorite earrings ever / tassel necklace / button fly skinny jeans / reversible cognac tote / sandals
They don’t sag at all and they are a higher rise (but not too high). I feel like although they are a throwback, the button fly actually makes them cool and modern! There is no distressing, and the raw hem is subtle. I’m wearing my regular size 4s, so I think they are true to size.
I wore them several times last week and thought they looked great with this other soft tunic tee. This top is officially called a sweatshirt on the site, but I think it’s more like a luxe jersey tee. It is incredibly soft. It’s cut generously, but it drapes very nicely and feels awesome against the skin. There is absolutely nothing ground breaking about this top, but you will want to wear it all the time. I like how the sleeves are a bit longer than a typical short sleeve, and I know there are many of you out there love a little extra arm coverage.
I’m wearing a small, and it’s roomy, but I wouldn’t want to size down.
soft tunic tee / resin hoop earrings (red floral) / button fly skinny jeans / reversible cognac tote / sandals
Here’s a close up of the jeans again!
As a Kut from the Kloth brand ambassador, I’ve tried a new pair of jeans for the last 5 weeks, including these boyfriend jeans (see them on me and read my thoughts about them HERE) and this white pair (see them on me and read my thoughts about them HERE). I really liked both of them a lot. All 5 pairs I’ve tried have fit me awesome and been true to size.
But the jeans below are my top 3 favorites so far. I’ve had some questions about which pair I like the best (please don’t make me choose!), so I thought I would do a quick little side by side comparison for y’all!
1. ankle skinny jeans / 2. higher waisted jeans raw hem skinny jeans / 3. button fly jeans
They are super stretchy (but they don’t sag!), very comfy, really soft, and sooooooooooooooooo flattering. They hug me in all the right places and just make me feel great. I love the darker wash, the slight whiskering, and the ankle length. The hem on these is finished, so if you don’t like a raw hem, these are for you! These are the darkest wash of all 3 pair. And they are the softest and most stretchy of all three.
For size reference, I’m wearing a 4, so I think they’re true to size.
Click HERE if you want to see them styled in several different outfits.
2. higher waisted jeans raw hem skinny jeans
They’re perfectly stretchy, incredibly comfortable, and very slimming. They have a great raw hem, and I think the higher waist makes them feel totally chic. I will wear them with Converse, with sneakers, with sandals, and with wedges. In the colder months they’ll be awesome with booties and tall boots. I’m a big ol’ fan. They would look great dressed up with heels for a night out as well!
They are true to size, I’m wearing a 4.
Click HERE if you want to see them styled in several different outfits.
These were definitely the biggest surprise for me. As mentioned previously in today’s post…They don’t sag at all and they are a higher rise (but not too high). I feel like although they are a throwback, the button fly actually makes them cool and modern! There is no distressing, and the raw hem is subtle. I’m wearing my regular size 4s, so I think they are true to size.
I truly can’t pick a favorite, and I am having so much fun rotating through them! If you’ve purchased one of the pairs of jeans I’ve recommended, please leave a comment with your thoughts!
I’ve already received tons of amazing feedback from readers, so I thought I would share just a handful of messages today!
I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU for recommending the Kut From the Kloth jeans. I have been with my husband for 19 years and today for the first time ever (that I can remember), he told me he loved my jeans! He even wanted to take a picture of me in them. Lol!! I was totally shocked! He never comments on anything, so I about fell over when he said something. Thanks again! I love your blog! – Jamie B. p.s. I got the higher waisted ones with the raw hem. I can’t wait to order more because I LOVE them!! 🙂
You’ve done it again, Sheaffer. Years ago I fell in love with AG jeans because of you, but I’m so happy to have a less expensive option with Kut from the Kloth! I’ve really enjoyed this partnership you’ve had with them. I ordered 2 pairs to decide which ones I wanted, and I ended up keeping them both. I’d never tried the brand before, and now I’m hooked. I guess I’m finally going to have to get that denim jacket too. xo, Jennifer
I’m so happy that you’ve been featuring some non-distressed jeans recently on the blog since I can’t wear distressed jeans to work. I’m typically a designer jeans girl, so I’d never tried Kut from the Kloth before, but they fit me great! I was totally surprised by how much I like the way they fit me. I’m 5’6″ and the ankle jeans are just what I’ve been looking for. And I love their raw hems. – Caroline
It absolutely tickles me that y’all are loving the jeans just as much as I do! They really are great jeans that are very well made and look more expensive than they are. I’m so proud to be a brand ambassador!
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And just because, I thought I’d share a couple of more outfit pics that didn’t make it to my Amazon post last Friday. Go check it out now, if you haven’t read it yet! I feature a darling red flutter sleeve dress for $22! And a long black maxi that feels like buttah for only $25!
Here I’ve paired the super soft cardi (I’m wearing a small) from last month with the super soft tunic tee from this month! It’s cute worn with both the frayed cut offs and the button fly jeans.
striped jersey tunic tee / open front cardi / favorite earrings ever / white stone necklace / tassel necklace / reversible cognac tote / sandals
frayed denim cut offs / button fly skinny jeans
And just one more Amazon item that didn’t make it to last week’s post. I am absolutely loving this sweatshirt with the tie sleeves. It’s cozy AND it’s cute with the fun little tie detail at the sleeve. For size reference, I’m wearing a small.
v neck sweatshirt with tie sleeves/ resin hoop earrings (red floral) /cuffed denim shorts /shoreline converse / camo tote
That’s it y’all! See you back here tomorrow for a BEAUTY POST!!! I’m going to be sharing some tried and true favorites that I’ve been using for several years, and I’m also going to be highlighting some new items I’ve added into my routine that have given me great results!
Shay Shull says
Those button fly skinny jeans are SO CUTE!!
Jennifer says
OMG! I’m Jennifer from above! Why do I feel like a celebrity now? Hahaha! I got #2 and #3, and I kept both. And I did it up ordering the denim jacket too. It gets here today!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheaffer says
Jennifer, you are going to have to report back on the jacket. I’m telling you, you will wonder how in the world you survived your life without out it up until now. You will wonder what in the heck you have been wearing 🙂 xoxo
Maggie says
Of your top 3 pair, I’ve ordered the first two. I’ve already worn the high water with the raw hem and love them. I couldn’t decide if I needed both pair but the I really like the dark wash of the others and they are so, so soft. I’m teying to decide if I should just wear them or if I should order the button up ones and try them. Thank you so much for your blog, I love it and my wardrobe has completely changed because of you!
Sheaffer says
Thanks for the feedback, Maggie! #1 and #3 are very different, but I do love them both! You’re right, the #1s are soooooooo soft. The button flys aren’t as soft, but I love the buttons and think they are very flattering! xoxo
Narci says
Okay, I LOVE the 2nd pair, and all three look fabulous!
Meredith says
I’ve been a denim jacket lover since last year (don’t know what took me so long to try), but you were 100% right. It’s the most worn item in my closet. I bought jeans #2 a couple of weeks ago at your recommendation and I love them so much. I’ve never had higher waisted jeans or kut from the kloth jeans, and I think they’re awesome.
Sheaffer says
So happy to hear this, Meredith! Everybody just needs to trust us on the jacket, right? 🙂
Erika Slaughter says
No wonder you can’t choose a fave! They’re all so cute!
Addison says
These jeans are all so cute! I’m loving all your Amazon finds as well. Happy Thursday!
Kim says
I ordered the button fly jeans and I have to say they are sooo comfy but I have to note they do have one kinda weird distressing that I thought was a flaw until I looked closer at the Nordstrom site its just a line down the right leg. I don’t see it in your pictures but it might be slighter than on mine. Not enough for me to return them but something to note.
Sheaffer says
I haven’t noticed this, Kim! I’ll have to check it out!
Jennifer Null says
Loft had a pair of button fly jeans last year with a rough hem. I bought them and they are my favorite jeans. I feel like they are so slimming!
Gail Elizabeth Wilson says
Say, I was in Nordy’s yesterday and saw the jeans. I was on my lunch hour so I didn’t have time to try them on, but I DID see a raw hem denim jacket from Kut from the Kloth on the store display that you may need to try on and give us your thoughts. It was super soft and very unique!! Thank you!!
Diane says
How do the Kut jeans compare to Wit & Wisdom Absolution in terms of support over the belly (without being uncomfortable) and overall stretch? I have pretty much changed my whole closet to W&W based on your recos!
Sheaffer says
Hi, Diane! If stretchy support is the main thing you’re looking for, then stick with Wit and Wisdom. The higher waisted Kut from the Kloth (both #2 and #3) give support…but I wouldn’t call them super stretchy. Hope this helps! xoxo
Diane says
Thanks for this! I am pregnant again now so will need that belly support but stretch for a bit this year. I’ll have to try Kut again once I’m back in shape!
Kylen Lindsley says
I got the Kut donna ankle jean when you first previewed them. I loved them so much at first. I am now on my 4th wearing and will have to wash and hopefully they will return to the original shape.. These are the first jeans in a ling time that have become baggy with wearing. I am 5’3 size 4, my normal size inall other brands.
Sheaffer says
Hi, Kylen! I’m so sorry you’re having that experience! I go several washing between mine and haven’t had any trouble! xoxo