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Browse all Frame jeans →Modern Straight -- Verdie
The verdict
Fit
Modern Straight delivers a contemporary fit—straight through the leg with a slightly streamlined silhouette compared to vintage straights. Frame's men's cuts typically sit true to size; modest stretch aids comfort.
Quality
On par with Frame's core denim range—good seaming, reliable hardware, and durable indigo. No special processing, so expect consistent color and weight throughout wear.
Is the price fair?
At USD 228, this is fairly priced for Frame's positioning. Not discounted; reflects the brand's standard retail expectation for a core style.
Best for
Men looking for a contemporary straight-cut jean that reads neither trendy nor dated, suitable for varied casual outfits.
Care
Machine wash cold and air-dry to maintain indigo depth and seam integrity.
What owners report about Frame jeans
Owners report Frame's stretch-blend denim is soft with enough weight to still feel like real jeans, and that the cuts fit close through the seat and thigh without a baggy crotch. The recurring caution is stretch behavior: the denim opens up over multiple wears, with extra room developing at the waistband, and one reviewer of a rigid cotton cut deliberately sized down to compensate. Owners also flag the price — reviewers cite Los Angeles manufacturing for retail prices averaging around $230 — and one long-term owner recommends buying the line secondhand for value.
- Strengths
- Reviewers praise the soft, stretchy denim that holds a close, flattering fit — one calls the fabric stretchy but still sturdy, with no bagging complaints in normal wear.
- Watch out for
- The denim stretches out with wear — waistbands loosen over multiple wears — and one reviewer notes elastane-blend jeans will not wear as long as rigid 100% cotton denim.
- Sizing
- Reports conflict by cut: one reviewer calls Frame true to size, another sizes up in the skinny cuts because Frame runs slightly small, and a reviewer of the rigid Le Jane sized down because the denim naturally stretches after multiple wears.
About Frame's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Frame Denim Review — Fairly Curated · The Frame Le Jane Jeans Review — PureWow · FRAME Denim Le Skinny de Jeanne in Huntley Review — The Jeans Blog
