Curvy jeans – the gift we all deserve and the moment we’ve spent years waiting for. Thank heavens! But like all things, not every brand is created equal. So today WSS, we’re doing a side by side of Abercrombie Vs Madewell Curvy Jeans.
Ps. If you haven’t see it yet, I have a full dedicated & in depth review on the Abercrombie Curve love line. You can find it here.
Now if you are a petite curvy gal like me, you’ll know that curvy doesn’t mean the same to everyone. That back gap hits different at different sizes. And TBH some brands doesn’t quite know how to do petite.
Thankfully, today we’re diving into a VS post of two of the most popular curvy jeans: Madewell Vs Abercrombie. So if you’ve been wondering if they are worth the hype, today is the day you get your answers. Grab some wine and you CC my friend, let’s get shopping!
ABERCROMBIE VS MADEWELL CURVY JEANS
Let’s go over the basics first. Both brands offer up to a 33 in sizing with options for short, regular and tall. But I’d say that’s pretty much all they have in common. Everything from price, availability, fit, wash, etc. are different.
ARE MADEWELL CURVY JEANS WORTH IT?
WHAT’S THE COST?
The Madewell Curvy Jeans range from $75-135 with the occasional pair dropping to the sale price of $39.95.
HOW DO MADEWELL CURVY JEANS FIT?
I’ve tried both the black denim and classic wash in the skinny style. And like most denim, the fit is completely different with each pair. For the black denim, I found that it was a bit more stretchy and I sat between sizes. However, for the classic wash, it was much more of a stiff denim fit with a little stretch.
HOW MANY WASHES ARE AVAILABLE?
Currently, Madewell has 22 pairs of denim listed under the curvy section of their website.
HOW ACCURATE ARE THE SIZES FOR MADEWELL CURVY JEANS?
Definitely hit & miss. And it will really depend on how you carry your weight here. With the black denim, there was more stretch so it wasn’t so hard to deal with. I found that as my body changed, the first place I noticed a difference was with the waste gap.
With the classic fit, I found that the first place I would notice anything uncomfortable was always in the crotch region. Things could fit well in the waist but not at the top of my legs causing the denim to almost pucker. Going up a size would result in more of a gap. So it makes sitting between sizes a bit more challenging.
CAN I SCORE A DEAL?
Yes! There are a few ways to score deals with Madewell. 1. Sign up for their email lists. 2. Stalk their sales. 3. Recycle your old denim with them for a discount code on new denim.
WHAT DO I LOVE ABOUT MADEWELL CURVY JEANS?
I give Madewell Curvy Jeans props for jumping on the train earlier to make curvy options more available. And I would buy the black or stretchier options again.
WHAT DON’T I LOVE?
It almost felt like the high-waisted aspect of the denim was too high-waisted for petite. And of course, the issue of being between sizes with things. I also don’t love the pocket placement on them. It’s a bit too large and comes too far down which ends up making the bottom of your butt look flat. Not a fan.
ABERCROMBIE CURVE JEANS
WHAT’S THE COST?
The price ranges from $78-110 with the occasional option to do buy one get one 50% off and other discounts.
HOW DO ABERCROMBIE CURVE JEANS FIT?
Thus far, I’ve purchased four pairs of Abercrombie Curve Jeans . Three of them are the traditional skinny fit with one pair of mom jeans. I found that all of the petite jeans hit a little above the ankles for me. I’m curious to try a regular fit to see how it compares so stayed tuned via newsletter or Instagram if you want to see the update there.
I feel like there is quite a bit of stretch here. So if you’re between sizes, I’d go down. But I find because they are a bit stretchier, you don’t have to worry about the gap.
As a curvy gal, I was super hesitant to try mom jeans. Traditionally, I’ve found that with large calves and curves sometimes things just look funny. There’s also that bit of my brain that wants to slim my figure always. *Left over trauma from years of dieting*
So with the mom jeans, I don’t always adore them. I find it’s a new challenge to pair them with shoes and the right top. But the fit of the Abercrombie ones are nice. And it’s pushing me out of my comfort zone a bit.
HOW MANY WASHES ARE AVAILABLE?
There are 37 different pairs currently listed on the A&F website.
HOW ACCURATE ARE THE ABERCROMBIE SIZES?
I’ve never been able to fit into Abercrombie denim. So I was V hesitant when buying my jeans because you just never know. But I’ve found that it’s fairly consistent with what I would get elsewhere.
CAN I SCORE A DEAL?
Yes, it seems like there’s always some kind of deal on denim with A&F.
The Best Abercrombie Curve Jean Fits
As much as I adore my skinny jeans, I’ve attempted to exploring new fit options with this line. Thus far, my favorites are the high waisted straight denim and my classic skinnys. While my mom jeans are fun, the fit feels a bit bulkier than I like. However the high waisted straight legs give a bit of a different style but are still slim.
WHAT DO I LOVE ABOUT ABERCROMBIE CURVE JEANS?
The jeans are super comfortable. There’s no gap issue in the back and they really form to your body. I feel like they actually nailed the petite sizing. And of course, I’m obsessed with the back pocket placement. Pockets are a make or break thing for me friends.
I also feel like these are great if you’re someone who is on a health journey and you don’t want to have to buy new pants constantly. There’s enough stretch that you could probably get through two sizes if you sized down.
WHAT DO I NOT LOVE?
Right now the biggest con would be that the options available are limited. I could absolutely see myself investing in other options/styles. But right now that just isn’t available.
IF I HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THE MADEWELL CURVY JEANS VS ABERCOMBIE CURVE JEANS, WHICH WOULD I PICK?
I think Abercrombie has easily won the battle for me. There’s always the chance that I’ll try a different style with Madewell. I gave their curvy shorts a chance this summer and it did not go well. But for now, I think that A&F easily wins todays vs challenge.
If you’ve tried either denim, let me know the comments below which is your favorite. I’m a petite hourglass gal so I know that what sits right on me might be different on you. So I’d love to hear what you’ve chosen! And if you want more mini-reviews/hauls, be sure to come follow me on Youtube. I try to share the fit for us petite curvy gals any time I shop. Until next time. Xoxo, Savvy
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