Elijah Straight Comfort Stretch Linen in White

Name: Citizens of Humanity Elijah Straight Comfort Stretch Linen
Brand: Citizens of Humanity
SKU: citizens-of-humanity-elijah-relaxed-straight-linen-white
Price: 248 USD

Jeans

$248

The verdict

A linen-blend straight jean offering summer comfort and seasonal utility; solid value if you need washable warm-weather pants.

Fit

Relaxed straight leg with linen's characteristic loose drape. Linen garments wrinkle intentionally and shrink slightly when new; size up a half-size to account for first-wash shrinkage and plan for a supple, lived-in appearance immediately.

Quality

Linen-blend construction at this price point typically survives 15-20 washes before significant softening, with stretch ensuring maintained comfort through the season. Seams are competent but not reinforced, so expect gradual stress at crotch and hems.

Is the price fair?

At $248 USD for a linen blend, this is fairly priced for warm-season rotation. You're not overpaying, but you're accepting a garment with a shorter lifespan than denim for summer-only wear.

Best for

A person who works in warm climates, wants breathable pants without looking too casual, and doesn't mind the aesthetic wrinkle of linen.

Care

Launder separately from indigo; linen releases lint. Air-dry rather than tumble to minimize creasing and preserve fiber integrity.

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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 jeans

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.

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