If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably been hearing me gush about my new denim I purchased recently. In this post, I’m sharing my review of the Agolde 90’s Pinch Waist Denim for petites!
I have been lusting after a pair of Agolde Jeans for years, but the high price point always turned me off. At $198, they aren’t cheap. I love Madewell and Everlane denim, and I could always find a great pair of those for much cheaper. However, as a self-proclaimed denim aficionado and someone who wears denim almost everyday, I wanted to try a pair of Agolde denim to see if they were, in fact, worth the price.
In this review, I’m discussing fit, sizing, the material, and my overall impressions of the Agolde 90’s Pinch Waist denim.
Agolde 90s Pinch Waist Review
Fit
When shopping for my first pair of Agolde jeans, I gravitated towards the 90s Pinch Waist style because of their super high rise (12 and 3/4 inches!) As someone who is petite and also has proportionally short legs compared to my torso, I’m always looking for bottoms with a high rise that will make my legs appear longer.
Their website mentions that they are vintage-inspired (I guess we are calling things from the 90s vintage now?) They have a close-fitting high rise with a true straight leg.
The wash I have is called Backdrop which has a significant amount of distressing on both knees. They also sell washes without distressing or with minimal distressing if that’s the style you prefer. I LOVE pairing distressed straight denim with feminine tops for a cool contrasting look.
This denim is full length meaning they are longer and are meant to fall over your shoes. I’m a classic girl and prefer my jeans to have more of a cropped look so I cut off a significant amount at the bottom (like 6 inches!) which created the raw hem look you see here. If you’re petite, you will definitely have to cut the hem or have them hemmed at the tailor even if you want to keep them full length.
Someday I will share a quick tutorial on how I cut my jeans, but here’s my basic process. Try the jeans on and cuff them to where you’d like them to hit. I prefer a cropped look so I take them to about an inch to two inches above my ankle. Take them off, iron the folded seam to create a line, unfold, and cut with very sharp scissors.
Sizing
The website says these jeans fit true to size; however, after inquiring with several people who own Agolde Jeans, it was recommended to me to take my smaller size as these jeans tend to give a little over time. I was concerned about the sizing, as the first time I tried these jeans on, they were uncomfortably tight. However, after 5 wears they have become noticeably looser and more comfortable.
In short, I would also recommend trying your smaller size first. If you can button them, you should be good. If you like your jeans to fit looser and are into that slouchy look, then take your true size.
Material
The denim material of the Agolde 90s Pinch Waist is 100% organic cotton. It’s really very soft but also rigid in that it isn’t stretchy. I really prefer my denim to be more rigid as they tend to suck you in around the abdomen for a flattering look. I hate when denim stretches around the waist and booty, and these don’t at all.
Overall Impressions
The big question – are they worth the price? In my opinion, absolutely. This is now my favorite pair of denim. The fit is just so flattering and the soft material means they fall beautifully down the leg without annoying bunching or wrinkling. If $200 is just too much for you to spend, I would check out the Everlane Way High Jean (I did a full review here) as they have a similar high waist and straight leg but are half the price.
You’re going to be seeing me wear these jeans all the time. I’ll be so sad when I have to put them away for the summer! I also recently purchased some Agolde denim shorts and highly recommend them as well.
