My earliest memories of Abercrombie include shopping bags printed with half-naked models and dimly lit, heavily fragranced stores. Thankfully, its intentionally exclusive reputation is a thing of the past. The company has undergone a rebranding over the years, now offering its trendy clothes in expanded sizes and featuring more diverse bodies in its marketing materials.
Abercrombie's jeans have become ultra-popular over the past couple years, especially as the size offerings have improved. We had five people with different body shapes, sizes, and heights put some of the brand's most popular styles to the test. We found that the fabrics have a comfortable stretch-to-weight ratio, and we love that the brand offers so many inseam options (including extra short, short, regular, and long). Abercrombie's women's jeans are available in waist sizes ranging from 24W to 37W in two different fits: Classic and Curve Love, the latter of which are wider in the hips by a couple of inches. It's worth noting that Abercrombie jeans run slightly long, so you should size down in length and keep in mind which shoes you plan to wear with them.
The very best Abercrombie jeans we tested:
A&F’s loose and lightweight jeans come in five different lengths, plus a curvy version for thick thighs.
What inseam length should I pick?
You can choose from four inseam lengths, though not every waist size comes in every length. Here's how to know which length to choose:
| Length | Your height (inches) |
| Extra Short | 5'0" and under |
| Short | 5'0" - 5'3'" |
| Regular | 5'4" - 5'7'" |
| Long | 5'8" and above |
Abercrombie denim materials
The brand has six different types of denim materials for women's jeans, of which the "Vintage Comfort Stretch" is the most popular. They come in an extensive range of washes and prints, too — you can find everything from classic indigo to cheetah print.
| Denim | Characteristics |
| Lightweight Comfort Stretch | Breathable with the highest elastane content for extra stretch |
| Vintage Comfort Stretch | More rigidity than the lightweight version, but still soft |
| Signature Stretch | Hip-hugging, flexible |
| Heavyweight Rigid | Zero stretch, similar to carpenter jeans |
| Lightweight Drapey Rigid | Flexible with slight structure |
| Drapey Rigid | Durable, slouchy, relaxed |
Do Abercrombie jeans fit true-to-size?
Abercrombie jeans definitely run more true to size in the waist and hip areas than they used to, but since most of their denim is rigid, you should round up if you're between sizes. People with wider hips, glutes, or quads should go for the Curve Love option.
Abercrombie Curve Love Mid-Rise Slouchy Jeans
"I've gotten very into the big pants, little shirt trend these days. I never thought mid-rise slouchy jeans could work on my short, curvy body, but here we are! The fact that Abercrombie is making this style in a huge array of sizes, as well as short and tall lengths, is nothing short of a gift, especially for those of us who didn't have the 'right body type' to shop there in middle school.
I'm only 5'2, so I ordered the Short inseam length because the Extra Short wasn't available in my size. They're a little long on me, but they puddle perfectly when I wear platform sneakers. This mid-rise is extremely comfy, and the amount of bagginess is just right. I'm usually a 32 at Abercrombie, but I sized up to a 33 for some extra slouch because the jeans don't have any stretch in them, and I think it was the right move. I was able to sit in them all day with no discomfort around my waist or ribcage." — Sally Kaplan, executive editor, Reviews
Abercrombie High Rise Loose Jeans
"High-rise jeans take up a lot of real estate on your body, so the way they drape has got to be just right or else you'll be swimming in them. I like the relaxed fit of the legs of this pair because they're only approaching the 'baggy' territory. Abercrombie calls the denim of this pair 'Drapey Rigid,' which felt apt when I put them on.
The Long inseam is 33 inches, which I learned is too long on me (I'm 5-foot-9 and usually wear a 27, for reference). And even though I'm usually against putting jeans in the dryer, I wanted to make these fit. I got them to shrink enough that they stay up without a belt, but I'd go with the Regular inseam next time. To their credit, the way they held up in a high-heat dryer cycle proves that Abercrombie's Drapey Rigid denim is really durable." — Gabrielle Chase, associate style editor, Reviews
Abercrombie Curve Love High Rise Wide Leg Jean
"Thank the universe for wide-leg jeans. Sometimes when I'm getting dressed now, I have traumatic flashbacks to wriggling myself into skinny jeans in 2009 and I have to pause with gratitude for the evolution of fashion.
This is probably one of my favorite pair of wide-leg jeans out there for a few reasons. The first is that they're available in short sizes (as well as regular and tall), and the second is that they're designed for people with curves (I got the Curve Love size, but they also come in Classic). Other reasons include the incredibly soft and comfy denim material that doesn't cut into my ribcage when I sit down, and the fact that they come in a perfect medium-dark wash (along with several other colors). You really can't get much better for under $100!" — Sally Kaplan, executive editor, Reviews
Abercrombie Men's Baggy Jean
"I went into testing Abercrombie's jeans not knowing what to expect — it had been the first time I'd ever worn anything from Abercrombie and, on top of that, I typically don't wear baggy fit jeans. I decided on a pair of baggy jeans to match the oversized tops and boots I like to wear during the fall season. In my opinion, the medium wash is perfect for a '90s aesthetic, but there are many other washes available.
The brand describes these jeans as rigid denim, and they do have a nice weight to them, but they're nowhere near as rigid as raw heavyweight selvedge denim. I went with my usual pants size and they fit me well in the waist. In terms of the style, they have just the right amount of bagginess for the look I wanted. When browsing, I was tempted to try a pair of Abercrombie's Ultra Baggy Jeans, but I'm glad I didn't choose them. Unless you want your pants to be gigantic, I'd stick with the regular Baggy fit." — Amir Ismael, style editor, Reviews
Abercrombie Low Rise Baggy Jean
"Jeans that are labeled low-rise and baggy are quite a departure for me, style-wise. I'm a bit more of a silk skirt and kitten heels kind of girl, but I loved trying on the loose jeans and a T-shirt look.
I got the jeans with the extra short hem, which was still a little long for me, but I enjoyed the puddle effect. It's so hard to wear baggy clothes as a petite person, but these surprisingly didn't overwhelm my frame.
The Low-Rise Baggy Jeans are so comfortable that they feel like sweatpants. But since they're so soft and comfortable, I find that they lose their shape pretty quickly. It's definitely a trade-off since these are the only jeans I would ever wear when working from home, but at the end of the work day, I have to throw them in the dryer to get them back to their original shape." — Samantha Crozier, style editor, Reviews
Curve Love High Rise Vintage Straight Jean
"Sadly, these are my least favorite pair of jeans I've tried from Abercrombie. The quality of the denim was so promising and I loved the way it felt, but I found the hips to be too roomy for me — which is strange because I'm very curvy with large hips. I tried sizing down and sizing up, but nothing was quite right. The material pooled at the side and not in a way that gave them a barrel shape, but in a way that just made my hips look enormous in proportion to the rest of my body. But I did love that they come in so many different lengths! Almost every color was sold out in extra-short, but the short length was perfect on my 5-foot-2 frame." — Sally Kaplan, executive editor, Reviews
What's Abercrombie's return policy?
If you don't like the fit of your Abercrombie jeans, you have 30 days to return them, and a $7 fee will be deducted from your refund when you use the online return label. Or, you can bring them in to a storefront (in new condition with your proof of purchase) to receive a full refund.
The bottom line
Abercrombie jeans are worth a try if you like jeans with a relaxed fit and don't want to spend more than $100 on a single pair. The brand has made great strides in terms of size inclusivity, with fits for a wider range of body types. Its strong suit is denim that feels slightly rigid and still fits comfortably. Sizes sell out quickly, but Abercrombie is usually good about restocking, so keep an eye out for yours.
