Comments on: Fab high rise jeans: Citizens of Humanity amber cut

By: Angie

Angie — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:11:43 +0000

Thanks for letting us know, Ana. That’s a revelation! These jeans are getting the best response from those who try them. I can’t tell you how many of my clients have been thrilled with them this season – myself included. They have been a win-win for sure. So soft and the higher rise is fabulous. Hope you get them soon!

By: Ana

Ana — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:03:55 +0000

I just went and tried these on at Nordstrom yesterday–outstanding! I love these jeans! I love them as much as I love J. Crew (as some of you know, that’s saying a lot). I would have walked out of Nordie’s with them right then if I had had the money. Definitely next on my “to buy” list. Thanks for the recommendation Angie!

By: Angie

Angie — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:28:06 +0000

Thanks for the validation Shiny, JulieD and Wendy. I have a pair too.

Debbie, the lighter wash is great for women over 40. Still looks classy with the right ensemble mix. I hope they work for you too.

Maris, “amber’ refers to the style and cut of the brand.

Maya, I’m completely baffled. I have a 5ft 11, size 10 client in these rise measurements (and style), and they fall mid to higher rise on her. To Shiny’s point, rise measurements and cuts will fit different heights and body shapes differently. But you are petite and tiny and your even higher rise requirements are interesting. (Rise measurements will also increase as the sizes increase).

You should definitely try these, Tanya. You get special denim purchasing permission for this one.

Sue, the back rise on this style is high. No hints of bottom cleavage. The higher back rise is especially effective if the waistline is snug, which can of course be altered of it isn’t.

By: Julie D

Julie D — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 03:49:55 +0000

I happened across these jeans earlier this year, and I LOVE them. I have a small waist and wide hips, and these are the only jeans I haven’t had to have the waist taken in on. I’m keeping my eyes out for the black on sale now.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:11:59 +0000

I just looked on the nordstrom website at these jeans. The largest size they come in is a 12! I usually wear a 12 or 14 but I refuse to buy from a designer who is ashamed to have their clothing worn by the average size American. Totally uncool!

By: Sue

Sue — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:53:40 +0000

In what way can these be called “high-waisted”? Where exactly is the waist supposed to be, at one’s pubic bone? Please. I would think the butt crack would still be visible with these and that is not at all attractive.

By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:04:37 +0000

I might give these a try in that dark wash on the right. Even though I have a lot of pairs of jeans, I have just realized that I don’t have any to wear with two pairs of my winter boots. My jeans are hemmed either for flat flats or ~2.5″ heels, and my pseudo-flat winter riding boots have about a 1″ small heel, and neither of my jeans works with them.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:26:50 +0000

Nope. Too expensive.

I am very short, so I am skirting this high waisted thing and retaining my boot and straight legged low rise jeans, that fit me about at the waist anyhow.

I won’t spend one months board for my horse on jeans.

If they should show up at a Ross near me, though, I’d try them out. I feel that looking good should not become the budget buster that designer jeans have become.

By: shiny

shiny — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:51:28 +0000

I own three pairs of Ambers – two dark blue, and one white. COH are definetly “my” jean.

The straight leg (forget the style name – I think it is Elson?) is identical to the Ambers but without the bootcut, if anyone is looking for a straight leg jean.

I am the buttless wonder (my butt is flat and now kinda saggy too) but I also prefer 9″ rise however I have gotten used to the 8.5″ rise. There’s something about the cut – I think it is a roomier waistband – that works to “lock and load” without feeling uncomfortably tight around the midsection. Any excess flub is easily smoothed out with a body-smoothing cami.

Or, I’ve simply slowly gotten used to a slightly lower rise….

Incidentlaly my earnest sewn skinnies are barely 8″ rise (actually they may even be 7.5″). But they feel like running tights and are soooo comfy, they don’t bug me at all.

Lesson I’m learning is that it may not be about the rise, but about the cut, fabric, construction, etc. I totally understand not ordering blindly online – but it never hurts to try them on with open mind, if you find them in a store.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:53:32 +0000

I think Amber is just the name of the style. I think COH jeans have names like this for different cuts.