I’ll be the first to admit, online shopping for the best jeans requires a lot of patience and ample trial and error, which is why I wanted to make the process a whole lot easier. I consider myself a jean aficionado, having quite an assortment of Agolde, Frame and Abercrombie & Fitch denim, to name a few, but I’m also a big fan of Reformation’s denim collection. Last year, I compared the Abby and Cynthia jeans against each other after months of testing…and their list of denim styles goes well beyond those two stars. That’s why I headed to my local Reformation store to try on the pieces for myself to gauge the fit, feel, quality and sizing of all the popular styles, like the Cynthia silhouette ($168), which just might be the best jeans for short women or the brand’s best-selling Cary jeans ($168) that I almost left with in every colorway. Below, I tested and reviewed every pair the brand had in store to map out your ultimate guide to Reformation jeans, with pictures of me wearing them.
You’ll notice that the Reformation jeans featured on this list are all priced at $168. However, some styles may vary in price depending on the design and any embellishments. While the brand’s denim collection extends beyond the six styles I tried on below, these were the options available to me in person. I made sure to try on every style in my usual size 27 for an honest opinion how each jean varies in fit. I’ve made an effort to break down the fabric blend, highlighting how it might influence the feel and fit.
Though I’m already quite familiar with the brand’s denim, Elena, a helpful sales associate, walked me through each design and pointed out their unique details. She also shared insights into the styles that customers tend to love most. One thing we both agreed on: While each pair of jeans has a designated cut, shape and fit, some washes may fit differently due to the color and treatment of the fabric. For example, white or lighter washes tend to offer more stretch compared to a baby blue. Keep this in mind before diving into the breakdown below.
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