You know that pair of jeans you’re always hunting for?
The perfect fit that compliments all your favorite tees…
The pair that is comfy enough to throw on for school drop off and cute enough to wear throughout the day until pick up…
They have the perfect bum, and an amazing slouch?
I recently found mine. From Gap, of course.
jeans (27 Tall) | Top (XXL) | sandals
But then, as I was scrolling through some other items on their site, I couldn’t help but wonder…are all of their jeans this good right now? I didn’t care for their selection much last year and nearly wrote their denim section off, but the options that keep sneakily landing in their new arrivals page right now have me incredibly curious.
So, what better way to see if my new fave jeans were one-hit wonders (or if Gap is hitting multiple home runs) than a big ol’ denim try on? Let’s GO.
Fall 2024 Denim Trends: Trying On 6 New Pairs from Gap
Gap is pulling out all the stops with trending silhouettes like the horseshoe jean (their new drawstring version is available for pre-order and I SO want to try it!!), giving Rag & Bone’s luxuriously soft denim a run for their money with this UltraSoft Baggy jean, while also continuing to churn out the classics in fresh new washes with their famous 90’s straight leg.
I’ve been loving their High Rise Stride jeans since last fall (and now there’s a cropped version!) but doing these try-on’s is how I always discover something I didn’t see before – and now I’m taking 6 new pairs of Gap denim for a spin.
1| High Rise Barrel Jeans
jeans (27 Tall) | tank (L) | sandals
OKAY, so these are new to Gap this year, but might not be new to you if you’ve seen any of my recent content here on TME. I actually grabbed this pair earlier this month and they almost immediately became my new favorite. They are The Jeans for me.
Gap’s long inseam is my true size when wanting to nail the look of the jean as is shown on the model, but for this pair I knew I’d want it extra long and went with a tall inseam.
jeans (27 Tall) | tank (L) | sandals
You can grab Gap’s High Rise Barrel Jeans in a few non-distressed washes, and while I haven’t been a huge hole-in-the-knees fan for awhile, something about the distressing on these feels perfectly laid back. I’ve been craving a less sophisticated, more youthful style of denim and the distressing on these were just what I was hoping for.
jeans (27 Tall) | tank (L) | sandals
I originally tried my true size, 28, and they were wonderful. But the one problem I have with a few of my jeans is that they bag out with wear, looking too laid back (more like super frumpy), so seeing as these are 100% cotton, I sized down to a 27. They have been molding perfectly to my body with wear!
2| High Rise Cuffed 90’s Straight Jeans
jeans (29 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
I’ve tried this style from Gap a lot, it’s not a new one from them, but always felt fussy with how tight they were. I finally wised up and sized up and now I shockingly ADORE this straighter, slimmer cut. It’s always a welcomed change to have a pair like this on rotation that’s different from heavily trending styles (and right now, loose legs is king).
jeans (29 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
Another reason I wanted to try this style again is because of their new washes this season (uhm, hi, the pair with the studs?!). The cuffs are exactly on trend, and they add a fresh update to an otherwise classic style. Plus, you can’t beat how good the bum is designed on these – they hug your backside in the best of ways.
3| Mid Rise UltraSoft Baggy Jeans
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
Gap’s UltraSoft Baggy Jeans were a WONDERFUL surprise. I don’t always like mid or low rise styles, but everything about this jean feels like I’m the ultimate cool girl while wearing.
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
They sit as a true mid rise on me, not nervously low but definitely not reaching my belly button. The leg is easier to wear than I would have thought, almost like a trouser rather than a Y2K baggy jean, and the soft fabric makes them flowy.
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
I would have loved to try a lighter wash, what I typically gravitate towards, but it seems these are so popular that a few washes in my size are now on backorder. Nevertheless, I’m glad I got to see this dark wash in person – it’s beautiful and does the (seemingly) impossible task of making a baggy style appear chic.
4| Mid Rise Horseshoe Jeans
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
Gap continues to prove why they can run with the big dogs, despite not being “high end”, for reasons like differentiating between a barrel leg and a horseshoe silhouette – two things that often get mixed and mashed together.
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
Whereas Gap’s barrel leg has a subtle wide shape in the middle, their horseshoe jeans flare fluidly to the knee, then fold back into itself for a much more exaggerated style. These are pretty much identical in shape to pairs by Free People and Citizens of Humanity, but easily with the softest denim of the bunch.
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
These jeans are lightweight, making them a good option for warmer climates, and being able to choose from multiple inseams in a horseshoe style makes it so you can nail the correct proportions for your own body (something that feels more necessary in a unique silhouette like this).
5| Mid Rise Extra Baggy Jeans
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
Gap’s Extra Baggy jeans are also extra big in the waist. I could have sized down one, if not two sizes, so the waist sat comfortably. In my true size these didn’t sit so much as mid, but rather dangerously low, in a “oops I can’t bend over – or even move much at all – unless I’d like to be rocking a whale tale” sort of way.
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
The legs are fantastically long and for a moment I was convinced that I was wearing JNCO jeans and living in the late ‘90s.
jeans (28 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
I don’t personally have a wardrobe or style that would make me want to keep them, but gosh, if you’re looking for a true baggy jean in every sense of the word, that’s also incredibly soft and comfortable, Gap really did nail these. They also went with that same smart decision of using a clean, chic wash that helps distinguish these from the messier pairs of our youth.
6| High Rise 90’s Straight Jeans
jeans (29 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
I knew I already had the ‘90s Cuffed Straight Legs in my cart, but when I saw this chocolatey brown color, I added them without pause. Plus, I wanted to see if there was any distinction between the new washes.
jeans (29 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
Colored denim isn’t always a popular choice simply for the possibility of it being harder to style, but I had a feeling this shade would look amazing with all my sweaters for cooler seasons (red knits, creamy tan cardigans, even black crewneck – yes!). This wash fit just as beautifully as the cuffed version, and I was similarly glad I sized up one.
jeans (29 Long) | tank (L) | sandals
I especially love how this style of denim feels timeless. They aren’t encasing my legs like sausages as skinny jeans once did, yet all of the modern, wide boots can still slide over this style of pant leg. And, again, that fitted backside does not hurt my feelings.
Xx,
Amy
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