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Browse all DL1961 pants →Taylor Relaxed Barrel High Rise 31" Pants | Crema Linen
The verdict
Fit
Taylor Relaxed Barrel is high-rise and intentionally loose through the hip and thigh, then breaks at the ankle. Expect a roomy, fashion-forward silhouette.
Quality
At $259, expect solid denim construction, quality hardware, and seams engineered for repeated wear. DL1961 maintains consistent finishing at this price point.
Is the price fair?
Premium pricing reflects the fit innovation and brand positioning. Fair value for a contemporary denim fit at the mid-premium tier.
Best for
Women wanting a relaxed, high-rise barrel jean that flatters without clinging; works for styled casual and dressier casual.
Care
Wash inside-out in cold water with like colors; air dry to preserve the fabric and fit.
What owners report about DL1961 pants
Owners consistently praise the stretch denim for comfort and shape retention — reviewers report the fabric doesn't bag out, and one owner says her pairs fit like new after every wash and take many wears before feeling stretched. The main knocks are on fabric weight and fit details: the denim runs on the thinner side (fine in warm weather, not in cold), and one reviewer had a pair that constantly rode down at the waist. Overall reader ratings on quality land good-but-not-great rather than rave.
- Strengths
- Stretch denim that keeps its shape through repeated wear and washing is the range's most-repeated compliment.
- Watch out for
- The fabric runs thin, and some owners report fit annoyances such as waistbands riding down.
- Sizing
- Reviewers report DL1961 runs slightly big — if between sizes, take the smaller one.
About DL1961's pants line as a whole. Sources: DL1961 Margaux Instasculpt Ankle Skinny Jeans Review – THE JEANS BLOG · DL1961 Jeans Review - Transition to Sustainable Fashion · Denim Review DL1961 [May 2021] : DenimBlog