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Browse all Frame jeans →The Straight Jean -- Outpost
The verdict
Fit
Straight leg with Frame's refined European-inspired proportions—tapered at the hip, consistent through the leg. Outpost is typically a muted, earthy tone; expect true-to-size fit.
Quality
Frame's core straight-leg construction is consistent and durable; Outpost wash is forgiving and develops character with wear.
Is the price fair?
At $268, this sits at Frame's premium end for a basic silhouette. Price reflects brand and proven fit rather than technical fabric superiority.
Best for
Frame fans seeking a refined straight jean in a neutral, earthy tone that pairs easily with wardrobe staples.
Care
Wash inside-out in cold water; the Outpost tone is relatively stable, but air-drying preserves fit and color consistency.
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
