Citizens of Humanity

Owners report soft denim with a vintage feel and construction that holds up across years and repeat purchases; the stretch blends are noted for loosening with wear but recovering their shape after washing. The rigid all-cotton cuts have no give, and several owners who bought their usual size exchanged for one size up. Complaints center on the no-stretch cuts feeling restrictive through a full day, button-fly closures that divide opinion, and favorite styles being altered between seasons.

Strengths

Soft, substantial denim whose construction owners report lasting through years of wear and many washes.

Watch out for

The rigid all-cotton cuts have no stretch and run small, and owners complain when the brand changes closures or details on long-running styles.

Sizing

Several popular cuts run small — especially through the hips and thighs — so sizing up one size is commonly advised on the rigid styles, while the stretch styles fit closer to true size.

About Citizens of Humanity's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Citizens of Humanity Jeans Review - Must Read This Before Buying · Citizens of Humanity Denim Review: Charlotte and Jolene - Karin Emily · Citizens of Humanity Charlotte Jeans Review - Magpie by Jen Shoop

Our Citizens of Humanity jeans pick: Charlotte High-Rise Straight (women's)

Owner feedback on this line is limited, but verified buyers of the brand's oversized sweatshirts describe them as very soft and cozy inside and call out the 100% cotton construction as good quality that is hard to find. Reviewers describe the fit as relaxed and oversized with a dropped shoulder, and advise sticking with your usual size rather than sizing down. One owner summed it up as well made with good color and lines.

Strengths

Reviewers consistently praise the soft, cozy hand and the 100% cotton, good-quality construction.

Sizing

These are cut oversized, so owners recommend ordering your usual size; sizing down for a fitted look can end up too cropped.

About Citizens of Humanity's hoodies line as a whole. Sources: Citizens Of Humanity Women's Kennedy Sweatshirt | Saint Bernard

Our Citizens of Humanity hoodies pick: Cotton Fleece Pullover Hoodie

Reviewers describe the tops as comfortable and well made, and buyers of the ribbed henley call it high quality with a flattering, close fit. Sizing feedback is split by style: some owners find the henley runs small, while the rib tank is reported by some to run big. A recurring hesitation is price, with one reviewer saying it is nice but not amazing enough to justify the cost.

Strengths

Reviewers consistently praise the soft ribbed fabric and how well made and comfortable the tops feel.

Watch out for

Several owners question whether the tops are worth their fairly high price.

Sizing

Fit runs by style, so check the specific piece: some report the henley runs small while the rib tank can run big.

About Citizens of Humanity's tops line as a whole. Sources: Varra Henley — Citizens of Humanity (Evereve)

Our Citizens of Humanity tops pick: Isabel Rib Tank

Owners are broadly positive about Citizens of Humanity's denim-led pants range. Long-term owners describe the jeans as the best they've owned, and reviewers say the vintage-style cuts fit well through the hips and thighs. The recurring gripes are the high price — several reviewers advise waiting for a sale — and the brand periodically altering details on favorite styles, such as button or zipper closures. Stretch behavior splits by fabric: rigid styles stay exactly as bought, while forum posters report stretchier washes loosening through the day and recovering after a wash.

Strengths

Consistently high marks for denim quality and durability, with owners reporting the jeans hold their shape and last for years.

Watch out for

High prices, sizing that runs slightly small, and periodic changes to popular styles are the most common complaints.

Sizing

Reviewers report most styles run slightly small, and whether a pair gives with wear depends on the fabric — rigid styles won't stretch out, so buy the size that fits from the start.

About Citizens of Humanity's pants line as a whole. Sources: Citizens of Humanity Denim Review: Charlotte and Jolene — Karin Emily · Citizens of Humanity Jeans Review — Honest Brand Reviews · Citizens of Humanity - Sizing? — the Fashion Spot forum

Owner reviews of the shirting line — led by the Kayla button-up — are strongly positive on fabric and finish, with owners calling the cotton crisp and high-end-looking. The consistent theme is size: the shirts wear generously oversized, and owners report going down a full size for a closer fit. Practical gripes are small — the crisp cotton needs ironing to look its best — and retailer listings describe the denim versions as non-stretch cotton-and-lyocell.

Strengths

Owners praise crisp, structured cotton and a finish that looks more expensive than it is.

Watch out for

The generously oversized cut overwhelms smaller frames unless you size down, and the crisp cotton needs regular ironing.

Sizing

Most shirts wear generously oversized; owners commonly size down one size for a closer fit.

About Citizens of Humanity's button-ups line as a whole. Sources: Citizens Of Humanity Women's Kayla Shirt – Saint Bernard · Citizens of Humanity Kayla Denim Shirt | Aritzia US

Independent coverage of Citizens of Humanity's sweatshirt line is sparse — the brand's reputation rests on denim, and what owner feedback exists comes from verified buyers on stockist sites. Those buyers describe the Kennedy pullover as well made and notably soft and cozy inside, and single out its 100% cotton fabric as increasingly rare to find. Stockist listings put the men's Vintage Crewneck at a midweight 72% cotton / 28% polyester fleece. There is not yet enough owner feedback on record to establish how the fleece holds up to repeated wear and washing.

Strengths

The few verified buyers on record praise construction and the soft, cozy interior, with the 100% cotton Kennedy style called out specifically.

Watch out for

No recurring failure pattern is documented, but the owner record is thin and short-term, so long-term durability is unproven at stockist prices around $158–$178.

Sizing

The Kennedy style is cut intentionally oversized; buyers advise ordering your usual size, since sizing down can look cropped and sizing up gets baggy.

About Citizens of Humanity's sweatshirts line as a whole. Sources: Citizens Of Humanity Women's Kennedy Sweatshirt | $178.00 | Saint Bernard · Citizens of Humanity Vintage Crewneck Sweatshirt | Shopbop · Citizens of Humanity Men's Collegiate Raglan Crewneck Sweatshirt | $158.00 | Saint Bernard

Citizens of Humanity's outerwear draws on the same construction approach the brand built its name on in denim. Gear Patrol's review of the brand's Service Jacket highlighted 100% cotton fabric that's hand-sanded for a finished look, a corduroy collar, reinforced stitching, and a heavyweight bedford-twill hand despite its khaki canvas appearance. Broader customer feedback on the brand's denim -- which shares fabric sourcing with the jackets -- is more mixed: some reviewers describe the fabric as sturdy and shape-retaining through regular wear, while others say it felt thin for the price and began fraying after only a handful of washes, with sizing reported as inconsistent between styles.

Strengths

The construction details reviewers and editors call out most on the jackets -- reinforced stitching, a hand-sanded finish, a corduroy collar -- read as considered rather than decorative.

Watch out for

Some buyers of the brand's denim report the fabric feeling thin for the price and fraying after only a few washes, alongside sizing that varies from one style to the next.

Sizing

Sizing has been reported as inconsistent across styles, so check the specific style's fit notes rather than assuming true-to-size across the jacket line.

About Citizens of Humanity's jackets line as a whole. Sources: This Military-Inspired Jacket Combines Classic Carhartt Vibes with Elevated Styling · Check Citizens of Humanity Ratings & Customer Reviews

Reviewers report Citizens of Humanity's shorts wear well over time — one counted about 20 wears with the pair still holding up — and single out the washes as convincingly vintage-looking. Stretch styles get called lightweight, breathable, and comfortable for all-day wear, while a rigid organic-cotton style struck one reviewer as suspiciously soft and less structured than expected at the price. The most consistent finding is generous sizing: reviewers found the cuts run big and sized down. Complaints center on the relaxed, longer silhouettes reading baggy or unflattering on shorter frames, plus details like button flies and gaping side slits that don't suit everyone.

Strengths

Comfortable, well-washed denim that reviewers report holds up well through repeated wear.

Watch out for

Recurring complaints are oversized fits that need sizing down and relaxed, longer-inseam cuts that read baggy on petite frames — not construction failures.

Sizing

Reviews of multiple styles report the fit runs big — size down unless you want a deliberately loose, slouchy fit.

About Citizens of Humanity's shorts line as a whole. Sources: Citizens of Humanity Corey Relaxed Denim Shorts in Skylite Review - The Jeans Blog · Are they THAT easy tho? Citizens of Humanity Marlow Easy Shorts review - New Inspired

Third-party owner coverage of this skirt line is thin — most of what surfaces is styling content rather than long-term wear reports. One blogger who owns a denim skirt from the line reports the high-rise, form-fitting cut flatters and dresses up or down easily. At the brand level, an aggregation of owner reviews of the label's denim scores quality at 4.60/5, but notes fit tends to run slightly large and that stretch fabrics loosen with wear; whether that carries over to the rigid-denim skirts is not documented.

Strengths

The one skirt-specific owner report found praises the high-rise fit, consistent with the brand's denim scoring 4.60/5 for quality across aggregated owner reviews.

Watch out for

Reviewers of the brand's denim report waists running slightly large and stretch styles bagging out with wear, and skirt-specific durability feedback is too scarce to confirm or rule that out for the skirts.

Sizing

Skirt-specific sizing reports are scarce; across the brand's denim, reviewers say fit runs slightly large and stretch fabrics loosen with wear, so between sizes the smaller one is the safer pick.

About Citizens of Humanity's skirts line as a whole. Sources: The Denim Skirt — So Heather (Dallas fashion blogger) · Citizens Of Humanity Women's Review — DenimBlog