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Browse all Good American pants →COMPRESSION SHINE STRAIGHT PANTS | BLACK001
The verdict
Fit
High-compression fit creates significant shaping through belly and thigh; runs snug, size up if between sizes or prefer comfort.
Quality
Compression elastane blends are reliable for shaping; expect good durability if hand washed, moderate pilling if machine washed frequently.
Is the price fair?
Mid-tier pricing reflects compression technology and sheen; fair value for shapewear-level pants.
Best for
Shoppers seeking visible shaping and shine finish for casual, loungewear, and light social wear.
Care
Hand wash in cool water to extend elastane life; avoid heat which degrades compression properties.
What owners report about Good American pants
Owners report the stretch is the defining trait of Good American's bottoms — very stretchy fabric that reads snug out of the box and loosens slightly with wear — and the gap-proof waistband claim largely holds up, with curvy reviewers reporting no gapping at the back. Wide-leg palazzo styles run long: a 5'4" reviewer found the inseam definitely long and owners plan on hemming or heels. The size-range bands are imperfect — reviewers at either end of their band report snug or loose fits depending on style — and the price draws repeated comment as a hefty spend.
- Strengths
- Heavy stretch plus a waistband that genuinely doesn't gap on curvy hips is what owners praise most consistently.
- Watch out for
- Sizing varies by style and within the brand's combined size bands, inseams run long for shorter owners, and anyone wanting a structured, rigid fabric will find the stretch-heavy feel wrong for them.
- Sizing
- Reviewers say the pants fit true to size once on but look and feel small at first; if you sit between sizes or at the edge of a size band, size up, and expect to hem long inseams if you're petite.
About Good American's pants line as a whole. Sources: Good American Jeans review: Are they worth the price tag — and the hype? (Yahoo Shopping) · Good American Review: Soft Tech Good Waist Palazzo (The Mom Edit) · Good American Jeans Review: Do They Run Small + Are They Worth It? (Elisabeth McKnight)