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Browse all DL1961 jeans →Taylor Relaxed Barrel Ultra High Rise 27" Jeans | Flax
The verdict
Fit
Relaxed through hip and thigh, barrel-leg silhouette; ultra-high rise sits well above the natural waist. May need sizing down in length.
Quality
DL1961's construction is dependable; the barrel and ultra-high rise are on-trend, so durability is worth assessing after a few washes.
Is the price fair?
At 239 USD, this leans premium for the category. The style is current; value depends on trend wear-span.
Best for
Women who like a roomy, statement fit and aren't concerned about transitional styling.
Care
Wash cold and dry flat; ultra-high rises can shrink at the waistband.
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
