wide leg comfort and style
"This style is comfortable and flattering. I ordered a few inches larger so the pants would rest lower down and I could do a lot of bending with no constraints. The fabric is soft and drapes well. Love the long inseam."
The Way-High® Sailor Jean
62% OFF
Regular price
$56
Regular price
$148
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$56
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Can't find your size? Try our updated fit: The Way High Sailor Jean 2.0
The Way-High® Sailor Jean
62% OFF
Regular price
$56
Regular price
$148
Sale price
$56
Unit price
per
Can't find your size? Try our updated fit: The Way High Sailor Jean 2.0
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Overall rating: 4.2988825 / 5 from 716 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Way-High® Sailor Jean offers a flattering high waist, perfect length, and wide legs that look great with any outfit. Customers appreciate the supportive high rise and the quality of the low stretch denim. However, sizing can be inconsistent, so it's recommended to size up.
Summary topics
- High Rise: 5%
- Product Style: 7%
- Product Length: 18%
- Wide Legs: 12%
- Product Fit: 35%
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Review highlights
- "The perfect *actual* high rise that lands where I want it to, great length, great all around." —
- "Perfect weight denim, perfect length, perfect all-around fit." —
- "Love the high waist, slightly cropped length on me, fits my curves, classic styling." —
Reviews
New Favorite Jeans
"The style and fit of these are so good. I sized up for a looser fit and glad I did because they’re perfect. They’re comfy too."
Inconsistent sizing
"I love the original Way High Sailor Jean. I already have them in black. They fit like a glove, and I was hoping to get the same thing in blue denim. I bought the same size but they are much too small, and much too short. I am 5’5” and bought the recommended shorter inseam. Next time I would buy the longer ones, these are much too short. 5 stars for the overall style, 2 stars for the inconsistency."
Excellent Quality… I just wish I could wear them
"I love the quality I’ve come to expect from Everlane, and look to them first for sturdy, comfortable lifetime wear. Unfortunately the sizing, at least for the bottoms is reliably inconsistent. Measurements within the same size across different products vary wildly, with some 23 jeans like the way high squeezing me too tight to bend and sit comfortably, and others like the size 23 utility barrel ballooning out and requiring a belt. It’s sturdy, beautiful denim, but these jeans are uncomfortably large and won’t stay up on their own without alterations. Final sale too, so no returns."
Do not size up!
"I was worried that being a regular waist 23 in everlane with wide hips would be different in the sailor original in coal. Nope. I ordered the 24 in the 27. 5 inseam and it was slightly roomy at the waist. I like it very tight in the waist so I returned and reordered the 23. The live chat associate was very kind in helping me get price matched in the same transaction. I was able to return the 24 to a physical store and return was super easy with email address and order number."
Chic and sturdy
"I’m 5’4” and the 27. 5in length is great for *just* skimming the tops of sneakers or flats. I’m considering the longer length for heeled shoes as a future purchase. These jeans fit true to size; I’m typically a 30 at Everlane. Even after several days of wear, the coal color retains its shape and doesn’t bag out. Love the high waist, fitted hip and chic wide leg silhouette."
Great fit
"Comfortable, very attractive jeans."
Way High sailor Jean
"Love them. Comfortable fit and soft denim."
Comfortable and Stylish for Petite Size
"I bought these in blue denim and loved the fit so much that I ended up buying a second pair in Coal. The color is versatile to dress up and down and provides the same comfort as the blue denim."
Elegant, flattering cut
"I love Everlane’s way-high sailor jeans—these are my third pair. I appreciate that they’re available with a 29. 5-inch inseam. Most of Everlane’s jeans are too short for me at the regular length, and tall sizes are often limited. I also like that they fit true to size and aren’t too stiff, as black jeans are often tighter than other washes. For reference, I’m 5’7”, 125 lbs."
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