1.0 stars for how the waist fits

Update: I wore these on an errand and Im so tempted to lower my stars to 2. The waist is ridiculously biglike, someone stretched it out to make it 2-3 times bigger than it should be. I had to wear a belt (which I didn't want to do) and it just didn't look right. Again, don't mind the loose fit otherwise, but that waist is just completely ridiculous. For $200 jeans, youd think the fit would be incredibly right. There is no way these are size 27not the size 27 I know. Ill leave my stars at 3 because otherwise I like the jeans, but Im disappointed.

The best part of these jeans is the button-fly, which is a detail very difficult to find in womens jeans. I really like that retro look and wish I could find more jeans with a button-fly.

But, from there, for a pair of jeans just shy of $200 (at time of this review they are $198and I checked a few other places and the price was the same with the exception of a few on sale), I expected a little more.

The fit is off. While I expected the jeans to be more relaxed in their fit, since they are boyfriend jeans, these are so big in the waist Ill need to belt them or have them tailored. Im 52 and about 115 pounds and wear a size 4these are a size 27 (a 4 usually) and my other size 27 jeans are really fitted. Id be perfectly okay with the loose fit if the waist weren't so very big on me.

Other than the waist, I like the fit. They feel super comfy and I can see wearing these around the house, or out on errands with some flats or flip flops (in the warmer months).

The rolled hem can be taken down, if you prefer that. On me the rolled hem comes just above my ankles, which is the look I wanted.

The jeans are slightly distressed - just a few little details, and the color is washed out (as the Amazon image shows). They look like a favorite pair of jeans youve had for many years and have worn and worn and worn. The material is softthis is not a denim that is more stiff, but more like super soft denim. Theyll be super comfy to wear.

If these fit in the waist, Id be happier. Ill think about having the waist tailored. But the price of these jeans for what these are is way above my budgetif I pay that much for an article of clothing, I better be super happy with the fit and look. Its likely just a personal thing, as my jeans run the gamut of pricing and most are under $60. One of my favorite pairs (my only other pair with a button fly!) were found on a clearance rack for $20.

Id suggest considering purchasing at least a size smaller if you have a small waist to hip ratio, or if you want a tighter fit.

This is my first pair of 7 jeans, and Im not quite sure what I think. After I figure out what to do with the too-big waist, and wear them around a bit, Ill come back to update if I fall in love with them.