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I tried on jeans at Abercrombie, J. Crew, and Madewell. After years of searching, I finally found the perfect pair.

September 23, 20240
Abercrombie has reinvented itself as a staple for timeless basics and elevated essentials.

Chloe Caldwell

After years of lawsuits and declining sales, Abercrombie has officially been deemed “back from the dead.”

The retailer, once viewed as a trendy hot spot for the cool kids, has reinvented itself as a staple for timeless basics and elevated essentials.

In the second fiscal quarter of this year, Abercrombie reported a 21% rise in sales year over year, and ever since their comeback, I’ve been shopping at the brand regularly.

I appreciated Abercrombie’s range of size and style options, but the overall shopping experience was disappointing.
The Abercrombie jeans fit nicely along my waist, but they were a bit too baggy in the legs.

Chloe Caldwell

These jeans fit well along the waist, and I liked the light wash, but they were a bit too baggy on me.

However, the material (made of 99% cotton and 1% elastane) felt durable and long-lasting. The pair cost $90, which I thought was a fair price for the quality of the material and construction.

Overall, I loved the style, and if the line at the store hadn’t been so long, I would have tried them on in another size.

Next, I took a trip over to J. Crew.
The J. Crew store I went to didn’t have many style options.

Chloe Caldwell

The J. Crew store I visited didn’t have as many style options as Abercrombie, but the range of sizes was impressive. J. Crew offers jeans in sizes 23 to 37 in petite, tall, and classic lengths.

I tried on a pair of the high-rise slim wide jeans in a petite size.

I absolutely loved the fit and length of the pair I tried on at J. Crew.
Madewell is owned by the J. Crew Group.

Chloe Caldwell

For my final stop, I headed to Madewell, which is actually owned by the J. Crew Group. I’m drawn to Madewell’s aesthetic, which typically resembles ’90s styles with some modern flair.

I love that the brand even offers free in-store hemming services for Madewell loyalty-program members.

Madewell had a vast selection of denim.
I ended up buying the pair from Madewell.

Chloe Caldwell

I was satisfied with the length, wash, and overall fit of these jeans. They felt a bit snug around my legs, but I liked how this accentuated my figure more than the other two pairs I put on.

Overall, these felt like jeans I could wear for years and still love. I readily and happily took these $138 jeans to the checkout line — I finally found my perfect pair of petite jeans.