Gap’s High-Rise Stride Wide-Leg Jeans have been an unexpected success for me, a dear friend, and some of my clients. Despite their description, they aren’t too high rise, and fit neatly on the waist anywhere on the spectrum from a straight to curvier fit. Pass if you prefer a wider width waist. They glide very fluidly over the legs without overwhelming the wearer.
They come in full lengths and ankle lengths, across petite, tall, and regular sizing, across a few washes, and black too. They hold their shape after laundry and do not bag out at all. Super comfy, on-trend, fab quality, versatile, and flattering. They are thicker than Summer-weight jeans, with 1% stretch.
Our friend who visited for Christmas got them in a light wash, and I got them with the slanted tuxedo stripe side seam insets. We wore them a lot over the holidays and felt fab. We are a similar height — around 5ft 6 — making them full length on us in a regular length when wearing low-heeled boots or chunky sneakers. Mine have a raw and distressed unfinished hem, while my friend’s version has a neatly sewn jeans hem. Bonus, we got them at a discounted price.
I haven’t worn Gap jeans in many years. I’m reminded to leave no retail stone unturned. If something looks potentially fabulous in a store where you haven’t shopped for ages, try it. You might be pleasantly surprised.
