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Browse all Ksubi jeans →EMPIRE JEAN LIBERTY BLUE
The verdict
Fit
Empire waist (sits high on the natural waist) with a relaxed, straight silhouette through hip and thigh. Proportions are deliberately vintage-leaning.
Quality
Ksubi's consistent construction throughout. The high waist and relaxed fit distribute wear evenly; durability shouldn't be a concern.
Is the price fair?
At $240, fair for Ksubi's silhouette precision and design consistency. The EMPIRE is a specific, retro-influenced shape—not universally flattering.
Best for
Women who prefer high-waisted, vintage-proportioned jeans and want to emphasize the natural waist and minimize the hips.
Care
Standard cold-water wash; the high waist concentrates minimal stress, so these should age evenly.
What owners report about Ksubi jeans
Owners report thick, rigid denim with little to no give — several rental-service reviewers note there is no stretch at all, while one reported a pair stretching about two sizes over a day, so experiences vary by style. The slim cuts are made for narrow frames, and curvier owners frequently find them restrictive or hard to sit in at their usual size. Long-term owners report pairs lasting a few years and holding their shape.
- Strengths
- Owners praise the thick, sturdy denim and report pairs lasting a good 2-3 years of wear while keeping their shape.
- Watch out for
- The recurring complaints are the rigid, no-give fabric and the narrow cut — restrictive when sitting, a poor match for curvier shapes, and waists that run small on several styles.
- Sizing
- Rental-service owners most often report the jeans running small, especially in the waist, and advise sizing up, while other reviewers call the slim cuts true to size — check per style.
About Ksubi's jeans line as a whole. Sources: Ksubi customer reviews - Rent the Runway · Ksubi Jeans Review - Honest Brand Reviews · Ksubi Denim Showdown - Noble Gentlemen Trading Co.
