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Browse all Citizens of Humanity pants →Elijah Straight Stretch Corduroy in Black
The verdict
Fit
Elijah Straight is a classic men's silhouette—mid-rise, direct leg. Stretch helps mobility; expect Citizens of Humanity's reliable fits.
Quality
At $228, expect durable corduroy weave, reliable stitching, and zippers built for frequent wearing. Typical of the brand's men's pants.
Is the price fair?
Mid-tier pricing. Reasonable for a structured menswear corduroy from a brand known for fit consistency.
Best for
Men wanting a casual-but-polished corduroy for cool-weather layering and everyday wear.
Care
Wash with like colors to prevent dye bleed; tumble dry low to preserve the corduroy nap.
What owners report about Citizens of Humanity pants
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