Okay let me tell you about this Abercrombie skinny jean hunt. It all started cause I desperately needed a new pair of jeans. My old ones were basically falling apart, you know how denim goes after a while. Just looking sad.
I remembered hearing some buzz about Abercrombie’s jeans being really comfy now, which honestly surprised me. Last time I shopped there was probably high school! But hey, times change, right? I headed straight for their jeans section online. Saw this one called “The Skinny High Rise.” The “Flattering And Comfy For All Day” bit in the name definitely caught my eye. Sounded too good to be true, but I was willing to give it a shot.
The Sizing Gamble & First Impressions
First hurdle: figuring out my size. Reviews were all over the place, like always. Some said true to size, others said size down, some said size up. Man, it’s a jungle out there. I compared my measurements to their size chart, held my breath, and ordered my usual size. Fingers crossed!
The package arrived a few days later. Pulled them out and the fabric felt different right away. Not stiff and scratchy like some cheap jeans, but kinda soft and stretchy. Held them up, the high rise looked legit – seemed like it would actually sit at my waist, not just say it’s high rise.
The Moment of Truth: Trying Them On
Alright, time for the fitting room moment. Slipped one leg in, then the other. This is where I usually hold my breath. Started pulling them up over my hips… they felt snug but not scary tight. Here’s the kicker: they slid up surprisingly smoothly! No awkward jumping around, no needing to lie on the bed to zip up. Just pulled them up, zipped, buttoned. Done. That alone was a win.
- The Waistband: It actually hit me right at my natural waist. Didn’t dig in weirdly or gap at the back. Pretty secure feeling.
- The Tummy Area: Felt like it smoothed things out without feeling like I was squeezed into a sausage casing. Seriously, no uncomfortable pressure.
- The Legs: Felt properly skinny, hugging without cutting off circulation. That soft stretch made all the difference.
I did a few test squats. Like, actual deep squats. No major restriction! Could move freely. Sat down on the edge of the bed – felt totally fine. No weird digging at the waist when seated, which is huge for me.
The All-Day Test Drive
Okay, initial try-on was promising. But real life isn’t standing still in a fitting room. Wore them out. My usual busy day: ran errands, walked the dog (twice!), sat for hours working on my laptop at a cafe, even managed to squeeze in grabbing groceries. Just normal, kinda messy everyday stuff.
Here’s what surprised me:
- They stayed up. No constant yanking needed, even after a big lunch.
- They never got uncomfortable. Like, at all. By the end of the day, I kinda forgot I was wearing skinny jeans, which NEVER happens.
- No weird stretching out in the knees or bum by the end of the day. Kept their shape pretty darn well.
Usually, I’m counting down the minutes until I can rip my jeans off. This time? I actually contemplated just wearing them until bed. They were that comfortable.
The Final Verdict
Honestly? They lived up to the name. “Flattering And Comfy For All Day” isn’t just marketing fluff. These jeans are genuinely easy to wear. The high rise feels supportive and flattering, the stretch is magic, and they move with you instead of fighting you.
It’s been a long time since I found a pair of actual skinny jeans I could tolerate, let alone enjoy wearing for 12+ hours. Abercrombie kinda nailed it with this one. Guess my inner teenager would be shocked too!
