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The verdict
Fit
It is a high-rise (about 11") classic straight cut, and reviewers plus retailers flag that it runs large, so most shoppers should size down. The stretch makes it forgiving across sizes, and the petite version's shorter inseam keeps the raw hem near the ankle on smaller frames.
Quality
Despite being a stretchy denim, reviewers say it holds its shape and does not get baggy with wear, which is the main durability concern for stretch jeans.
Is the price fair?
At $228 it is priced as premium contemporary denim; the shape retention and pajama-soft comfort are what justify the cost over cheaper stretch straights.
Best for
A petite shopper who prioritizes all-day comfort and wants a polished straight leg that hits right at the ankle.
Care
Wash cold and skip the dryer to protect the stretch fibers and stop the leg from stretching out over time.
Grounded in reviewer & owner reports: Citizens of Humanity Palma Straight Jean: Review + Outfits - Michelle Tomczak · Citizens of Humanity Palma Straight Jeans | Shopbop
Fit check: Citizens of Humanity
Runs largeCitizens 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.
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
