Charisse Shrunken Jacket in Sparrow

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$298as of Sep 6, 2026. Check the current price at Citizens of Humanitymay be out of stock

The verdict

Cropped denim at mid-range price; a strong buy for styling that shrunken-fit enthusiasts will actually wear repeatedly.

Fit

Shrunken denim jackets from Citizens of Humanity are intentionally abbreviated and fitted. Expect a short, close-cut silhouette designed to sit high on the hip.

Quality

Citizens of Humanity's denim construction is reliable for repeated wear. The Charisse line's shrunken cut should hold shape and fade gradually with use.

Price check

At $298, this is fair pricing for contemporary denim construction and the design work of a fitted silhouette. Mid-tier for the category.

Best for

Petite and straight-sized buyers who embrace cropped proportions and want a modern denim jacket that fits intentionally.

Care

Cold wash inside-out to preserve the color; air-dry to prevent shrinkage beyond the intended fit.

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Fit check: Citizens of Humanity

Runs large

Citizens of Humanity tends to run about half a size large and stretches with wear, so most owners size down for a fitted look.

A stylist's sizing guide reports the brand "generally run[s] about half a size large" and that owners "expect about an inch of stretch in the waistband after a few hours of wear," advising those between sizes to go down one. Hands-on reviewers back this up across cuts: one who ordered her chart size in the Horseshoe jean found it loose and repurchased a size down, and a shorts reviewer says the relaxed styles "run really big" and always sizes down. The caveat owners flag is line-level: relaxed and baggy cuts run largest, while high-rise styles fit closer to true size — and older forum threads on the skinny-era styles were more mixed.

Sizing advice: Size down one if you're between sizes or want a snug fit — especially in relaxed and baggy cuts, which stretch and loosen with wear; stay true to size only if you want the intentionally slouchy look.

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What owners report about Citizens of Humanity jackets & outerwear

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