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Browse all DL1961 pants →Taylor Relaxed Barrel High Rise Ankle Pants | Flax Linen
The verdict
Fit
High-rise cut sits at the natural waist; barrel leg is fuller through the thigh and tapers at the ankle. Flax linen reads light and summery.
Quality
DL1961 is known for considered denim and pant construction. Linen at this price suggests a casual, breathable cloth rather than luxury fibers.
Is the price fair?
At $259, this is mid-market pricing for a recognizable contemporary brand; good for summer rotation without significant investment.
Best for
Warm-weather pants for casual outings where comfort and ease matter more than formality.
Care
Linen wrinkles by nature; embrace the texture or press gently if smoothness is preferred.
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