Abercrombie and Fitch Ultra High-Rise Ankle Straight Jean

 Abercrombie and Fitch has shocked me this past year with their great-fitting jeans for women in their 30s. Here’s a look at my favorite pair and how it compares to my other jeans. 

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When I was growing up, Abercrombie & Fitch jeans were the very last thing I would wear. Every time I tried them on, they were WAY too small (even my correct size) which put a bad taste in my mouth, especially as a teenager. Now that I’m in my late 30’s, I decided to try them one more time after seeing someone post about them on Instagram. The verdict? OBSESSED. I was so surprised by these jeans and SHOCKED by how well they fit my petite frame without needing to be tailored since they come in multiple lengths. They are truly a perfect fit!

I’ve been on the hunt the last few years for some on-trend non-skinny jeans, since I’m preferring a looser “mom-fit” more these days. I find it’s more comfortable and more flattering, but if you feel great in skinny jeans, rock them! Who cares what gen-z says on tiktok about skinny jeans? 😉 But as a petite 5’1″, it’s difficult to find mom-jeans that don’t look frumpy, swallow my frame or look like flare, wide leg pants.Enter the Abercrombie Ultra High-Rise Ankle Straight Jeans. So good that I now own four pairs. Today I’m reviewing them, and showing side by side comparisons with a few other pair of jeans I have so that you can see how good they really are.

I also have a video review that includes the Abercrombie Jeans if you prefer to watch rather than read. And you can watch the same video on my YouTube channel, if you prefer watching videos there.

Ready? Let’s dive in.

My Review of Abercrombie Jeans

First, let’s break down a few basics.

Do Abercrombie Jeans Run True To Size?

The sizing at Abercrombie must have changed because when I was in high school and middle school, trying on Abercrombie jeans was a traumatizing experience. I would have to try on sizes that were 4-6 sizes larger than my typical size to even get them on my body, which is a teenager’s nightmare. Now, I don’t really care about sizes but just ordered what fits since brands vary so much.

However, Abercrombie jeans ARE true to size now, so toss that teenager dressing room trauma out the window. I wear a 25 or a 26, and the 26s are perfect on me. The 25s work but are tighter in the waist, of course. (For detailed sizing reference, I’m 5″1, 116 lbs, and wear a 26). If you are between sizes, I’d try sizing up in Abercrombie jeans, but in general, keep your normal size!

They have size ranges from 23W to 37W.

Another thing that I LOVE about Abercrombie jeans is that they come in four different lengths:

• Extra short
• Short
• Regular
• Long.

Being 5″1, having shorter options makes a huge difference since regular jeans don’t always look the same after I’ve had them altered. (BTW, getting your jeans tailored to you is a sure-fire way to get more wear out of them). I order the Short length (I have a short torso!) and I own both size 25 and size 26, which is true to size with the other brands of jeans I wear (Madewell, Paige, and Mother). For sizing help, I’m 5″1, 116 lbs, and a 25 fits me well).

Also, Abercrombie and Fitch has stores in most cities (even Winston-Salem which notoriously has not-great shopping options), so if shopping in-store is an option for you, you can go try on a few pairs.

I ordered the “short” length for my first pair and it hit right above my ankle bone, which is exactly what I was going for. However, my two pair that do not have distressing are a little shorter for some reason. I like the length for those, especially with my short boots,  but keep that in mind when you’re shopping.

Here is the length chart from the A&F website.

What is the difference between regular and curve love fit?

It’s also worth noting that in Abercrombie’s efforts to be more inclusive in their sizing, they introduced a Curve Love fit. This fit features an additional 2″ through the hip and thigh for a little extra room to help eliminate the dreaded waist gap, which is awesome if you struggle to find jeans without a waist gap! I’m very proud of Abercrombie for have options for more body types!

Abercrombie and Fitch Ultra High-Rise Ankle Straight Jean

Like I mentioned above, I’ve been on the hunt for straight leg jeans with a mom-fit style. I don’t want anything too baggy, since that’s not necessarily my style, but I wanted something that was cropped above my ankle with a looser fit at the bottom, that would still hug my booty enough on top. And I definitely wanted high waist. I don’t care that low waist jeans are coming back on trend. Hard pass on that for me.

Here is my list of wants in a pair of jeans:

• high waist / high-rise jeans
• option of a short length
• slight distressing
• loose-fitting on bottom, snug on the butt, thigh area, and hip area (sort of like mom jeans!)
• not stretchy – I prefer the structure of true denim

And this pair hit the mark on all of those things. The sizing is accurate too. I wear a 25 or a 26 in these. I find that the Curve Love fit is more flattering on me as well in this style because my quads are more muscular as a runner. When I ordered a pair most recently, I got a size 26 in the Curve Love and the fit was just perfect. But I was also able to wear the 25 regular fit too, which was just tighter and less comfortable.

I originally ordered one pair that was distressed, and my obsession started there. Now I own two black pairs (one distressed, one without distressing) as well. The jeans cost $99 and go on sale often, which is a great deal compared to many pair of jeans that I own in the $175-$225 range.

My black ruffled ribbed tank is by J.Crew (wearing a small), and my mules are from Steve Madden.

Side-By-Side Comparison

First, let’s compare the different washes I have in the Abercrombie and Fitch Ultra High-Rise Ankle Straight Jean. I want you to see a comparison of every angle to get a sense for how flattering they are!

The first photos show the original pair I got in Medium Destroy Wash, and the photos below show a Washed Grey (not available anymore but this pair is similar) and a black distressed wash that’s no longer made. I’m also eyeing the Medium With Cuff Hem which is a new wash this season. They’re all so flattering, and they look like the perfect pair of “throw-on” jeans.

My black ruffled ribbed tank is by J.Crew (wearing a small), and my mules are from Steve Madden.

Ultra High Rise 90s Straight Jeans

If you’re looking for a more vintage feel when it comes to your straight leg jeans, you should try the 90’s straight jeans. They’re similar to the pair I’m wearing above, but they have a full length leg and frayed hem. They are super high-rise, and not copped like the pair I’m wearing above. I just ordered this pair to see how they compare.

I LOVE the length and the relaxed feel. They have a stiffer- more vintage feeling – shape, which is fun too.

This style comes in the regular and Abercrombie’s Curve Love fit.

My black ruffled ribbed tank is by J.Crew (wearing a small), and my mules are from Steve Madden.

I also wanted to include a snap of a unique style they made last year (no longer available but this full leather pair is similar). I looked high and low for a pair of leather pants this past winter and these were the most fun find ever!

Ultra High Rise Flare Jean

This pair of flare jeans is also a great find. This pair has an ultra high rise and a full length leg. The flare begins at the knee and flares out drastically toward the bottom. They have a really nice amount of stretch making them super comfortable. I’m wearing a size 25 in the short length.

Unfortunately both washes below are older versions, so they are not available right now. There is a great black wash and a dark blue wash available however, and they would both make great fall jeans.

This style comes in the regular fit and Curve Love fit.

My black ruffled ribbed tank is by J.Crew (wearing a small), and my pumps from Nordstrom

My white tee comes in a two-pack from Amazon, and my sneakers are the Veja Recife style.

How Abercrombie jeans compare to other brands

I have two other absolute favorite pair of jeans when it comes to this style: MOTHER Crop Step and Madewell’s Perfect Vintage pair. Let’s compare.

Vs. MOTHER Insider Crop Step

The MOTHER Insider Crop Step is another major favorite of mine. You can see from the photo above that they’re slightly snug in the upper leg and then have a small flare at the bottom. MOTHER denim tends to be stretchier and much pricer at $228. I feel like the MOTHER jeans are more polished than the Abercrombie, so that’s something to note while shopping. Abercrombie feels stiffer, like true denim, rather than stretchy. This is all preference, but stiffer denim holds its structure really well, and it gets more comfortable over time, which I love. I almost never wash them, unless Thomas gets food or poop on them. Mom life. 😉

Overall, I love both styles (stretchy and non-stretchy), but wear them for different looks.

Vs. Madewell Perfect Vintage

The Madewell Perfect Vintage jean is similar to Abercrombie in price ($148 and less when on sale), but I don’t think they look as good. Madewell looks looser and a little slouchier. The top half of the jeans is less fitted than Abercrombie, which I don’t like as much. I wear the Petite size in Madewell, and they are a little too long on me, which is frustrating since I can’t tailor the raw hem, however I still get good use out of them since they’re really comfortable.  The raw hem of the Perfect Vintage jeans has become very pronounced, whereas the Abercrombie raw hem is subtle, which I like better.

Abercrombie Jeans Review: Bottom Line

I LOVE THESE JEANS. I work from home but get “ready” every single day, and these jeans are the pair I pull out of my closet to wear 90% of the time. There’s something so nice about having a pair of jeans that fits perfectly and looks good from every angle. If you’re on the fence, just order them to try. I’ve noticed that Abercrombie has sales frequently, and I’ve seen these jeans go on sale under $80. I’ve also noticed that while they do sell out of sizes frequently, they always restock. I’ve also reviewed the leather pants from Abercrombie in a separate post, if you’re looking for those.

Happy shopping!

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