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Browse all DL1961 jeans →Abby Relaxed Jean Short Low Rise 3.25" | Avenue
The verdict
Fit
Low-rise (several inches below natural waist) relaxed through hip and thigh with 3.25-inch inseam. Avenue blue suggests a medium indigo tone. Fit is accommodating; expect the low-rise to require appropriately styled tops.
Quality
DL1961's original '61 fabric is durable cotton denim. Shorts experience reduced seam stress relative to full-length jeans; durability is solid. Low-rise positioning can strain crotch seams with certain body types and movement.
Is the price fair?
At $159, this is DL1961's most accessible price point in the batch. Excellent value for casual weekend wear; reasonable even accounting for potential fit issues with low-rise.
Best for
Women comfortable with low-rise styling, seeking an affordable relaxed short for casual summer rotation.
Care
Wash inside-out in cold water; low-rise shorts benefit from air-drying to prevent crotch seam deterioration.
What owners report about DL1961 jeans
Owners report the line's defining trait is its stretch fabric: reviewers say the jeans are very comfortable, do not bag out, and return to shape after washing — one long-term wearer said hers fit like new after every wash. Aggregated customer feedback is more mixed on sizing, splitting between snug and too big depending on style. Customer reviews on Trustpilot include a minority reporting early failures — fabric splitting and belt loops ripping within a few months — so durability reports are not uniform.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the stretch fabric's comfort and shape retention — it stretches with the body without bagging out or losing shape between washes.
- Watch out for
- A minority of customer reviews report premature failures — fabric splits and ripped belt loops within months — and sizing feedback is inconsistent across styles.
- Sizing
- Mixed: one denim reviewer found them running slightly big and quite snug at the same waist size, while aggregated customer feedback splits between snug and too large — check the per-style fit notes before ordering.
About DL1961's jeans line as a whole. Sources: DL1961 Margaux Instasculpt Ankle Skinny Jeans Review — The Jeans Blog · DL1961 Jeans Review — Luci's Morsels · DL1961 Jeans Review — Honest Brand Reviews · DL1961 Premium Denim Reviews — Trustpilot
