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Citizens of Humanity

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Product Details

A black wash and cropped slim cut define the all-season versatility of these mid rise jeans by Citizens of Humanity.

Materials and Measurements

Black denim (98% Cotton, 2% Polyurethane). Jeans. Hidden zipper fly with button closure. Skinny Fit. Pockets. Rise: 9". Inseam: 27. 36" from waist to hemline. Made in the USA.

Size and Fit

Sized: 25-34, one length available. Regular measures 36" from waist to hemline.

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Includes written reviews and customer fit feedback.

Fit
Runs Small (21)
True to Size (12)
Runs Large (0)

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
30R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 34C
Body type: Petite
Weight: 160lbs
Browse Gretchen's reviews
April 8th, 2023
Love the fit

Bought them! Finding jeans that fit is hard. The length is great for my 5’1” frame.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Elena's reviews
December 16th, 2020
Such perfect pair of jeans

Citizens of Humanity is a no brainer for my body type (petite pear). Any pair i try fits, so i just stick with them. The fabric is deep black. Excellent condition. Super comfortable. The label says it has minimum stretch but i don't miss it.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 135lbs
Browse Cathy's reviews
March 4th, 2020
Standard Cropped Jeans

These are a standard pair of denim jeans. They are mid-rise and straight leg. I enjoyed that they are cropped. These are true to size. I enjoyed wearing them.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 136lbs
Browse Shannon 's reviews
April 23rd, 2020
Dress up or down!

These are good thick denim. Probably not the best option in the heat. Denim is heavy cotton with no spandex ie, no stretch! I sized up based on reviews and given no stretch and do feel they are pretty true to size. I'm 5'4 and had to roll them twice so more of an ankle jean on me vs. cropped.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
31R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 150lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
November 21st, 2019
Really nice pair of black crop jeans. Fit great. Can be dressed up or dressed down

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 2"
Browse Rachel's reviews
March 26th, 2022
Really cut but have no clue what size to get

It said 32 was my size, which is 12-14. This were at least 2 sizes too small. My fault for not knowing...

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 34AA
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 129lbs
Browse Amira's reviews
December 4th, 2021
Flawless cut

Gorgeous skirt! Looks great with heels or boots; mix and match with sweaters or simple tops. The skirt standouts itself.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Jenn's reviews
October 31st, 2021
No stretch

Nice but didn't fit amazing just ok, thick, short leg

Top Contributor
Size worn:
25R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Jessica's reviews
October 18th, 2021
Great cropped jeans

Comfy with enough stretch. Solid dark wash Wore for everyday and work

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 3"
Bust size: 34A
Body type: Pear
Weight: 130lbs
Browse Cari's reviews
April 29th, 2021
Flattering cut, TTS for me

Based on some other reviews I ordered a size up because I didn't want them to be too tight. I normally wear a 26/27 so I got the 28. They fit good at first, but stretched out quickly so I probably should have gotten the 27. Great quality and the cut is very flattering.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28R
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 134lbs
Browse Kate's reviews
November 25th, 2020
Great basic black jean

What I've come to expect from citizen - comfortable and flattering. I have larger booty and thighs and these still worked great.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 38H
Body type: Apple
Browse Stephanie's reviews
September 25th, 2022
Wanted to love them

I wanted to love these they were just ok though.

Size worn:
32R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 38G
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 193lbs
Browse Stephanie's reviews
August 19th, 2021
Great quality

Great fit for me

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 123lbs
Browse Whitney's reviews
March 4th, 2020
Comfy, wash well, bought them!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
26R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Petite
Weight: 120lbs
Browse Libby's reviews
November 15th, 2022
Solid jeans

As expected from photos!

Size worn:
31R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 38C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Heather's reviews
December 27th, 2021
Solid cropped black jeans

I usually wear a 29-30 depending on the style and brand. I sized up with these due to my research. They fit comfortably not too tight not too loose. Came to bottom of my calf (5'5). Thicker jean than most. Great for winter.

Size worn:
25R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 115lbs
Browse Colleen's reviews
March 18th, 2021
Comfy

Super comfy jeans and a great fit. I am 5'1 so they were not cropped on me unfortunately

Top Contributor
Size worn:
29R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 32DD
Body type: Hourglass
Browse Natalie's reviews
February 23rd, 2020
Great basic jeans

Great black jeans, I rented them to try the brand as I'm looking for black jeans. They were very comfortable, good length for 5'2" me. Fit wasnt perfect, I have a small waist and bigger bum/thighs so the waist gapped. I sized up from 28 to 29 and they fit great but gapped in the back.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
32R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 175175lbs
Browse Lori's reviews
September 10th, 2022
Size up!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 0
Height: 5' 1"
Bust size: 32A
Body type: Petite
Browse Marissa's reviews
March 25th, 2022
Stretch

I wore these once and they were completely stretched out. I listened to the other reviews and sized up by 1. They were overall too big.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36B
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Jacquelyn 's reviews
November 30th, 2021
Very standard and nothing memorable

I would probably try something else

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 18
Height: 5' 9"
Browse Trish's reviews
July 30th, 2021
D

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Top Contributor
Size worn:
30R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 10
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Alison's reviews
June 5th, 2021
Cute jeans but run small

I have the same exact jeans in white and so ordered the same size as the ones I own (my regular size) - and for whatever reason the black fit at least a size, maybe two sizes, smaller. Could barely button them.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 32F
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Kirsten's reviews
February 21st, 2021
Cute, not quite black, tight for size

I own these exact jeans in a dark denim and white, same size (28) and yet these barely could get over my hips, let alone zip. Not sure why. I also own a lighter colored denim in same exact style but one size bigger (29) and they are relaxed and roomy and weekend-y. So these particular black ones seem smaller than normal. No stretch (which is the same with the other ones I own). Dark but not entirely black, some fading on the seams. Didn't wear.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
None
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 3"
Browse Roxie's reviews
May 5th, 2022
These jeans ran too small. Couldn't end up wearing them

Unfortunately these ran too small, could not get them up so never wore them! The other two pairs of jeans in a 28R fit great from Madewell that I ordered.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
NONE
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 215lbs
Browse Kelley's reviews
October 26th, 2021
Sooooooo small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
33R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 2"
Bust size: 40G
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 230lbs
Browse Gabriela's reviews
October 26th, 2021
Too small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
33R
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 225lbs
Browse Haley's reviews
July 6th, 2021
Don't recommend for curvy girls

Couldn't get over my thigh lol

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28R
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Leanne's reviews
February 28th, 2023
Fit too small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
34R
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 38DD
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 192lbs
Browse Jo's reviews
November 11th, 2022
Couldn’t even pull over hips. Would need to size 2 times up.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
28R
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 6
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36C
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 145lbs
Browse Kathleen's reviews
November 8th, 2022
Much smaller that other jeans from the same brand

Top Contributor
Size worn:
33R
Overall fit:
Small
Usually wears: 12
Height: 5' 10"
Bust size: 38D
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 210lbs
Browse Lauren's reviews
November 8th, 2022
Way too low slung

Top Contributor
Size worn:
30R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 5"
Bust size: 36DDD/E
Body type: Hourglass
Weight: 155lbs
Browse Debra's reviews
September 21st, 2022
Lower than midrise

Runs small and lower than standard midrise pants.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
None
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 16
Height: 5' 8"
Body type: Full Bust
Browse Erin's reviews
July 7th, 2022
runs small

ran small

Top Contributor
Size worn:
33R
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 8"
Browse Ashlee's reviews
February 26th, 2022
Couldn't wear

I am postpartum and changing sizes quickly, so it's been tough to find jeans that work. These get tossed straight in the ever growing fail pile. They are my current size, but I couldn't even get them over my hips.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27R
Overall fit:
True to Size
Usually wears: 4
Height: 5' 5"
Body type: Athletic
Browse Rose's reviews
February 23rd, 2022
Heads up this is low to mid rise!!

Didn't catch that this was more low rise than high rise fit. Didn't end up wearing cause I hated the way it hit me mid hip.

Size worn:
31R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 8
Height: 5' 6"
Body type: Athletic
Weight: 165lbs
Browse Laura's reviews
October 25th, 2019
Great casual black jean

I wore these once to work and thought they were comfortable and great for business casual.

Top Contributor
Size worn:
None
Overall fit:
Small
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 14
Height: 5' 7"
Bust size: 36D
Body type: Full Bust
Weight: 170lbs
Browse Brittany's reviews
October 1st, 2019
No Specific Event

These jeans were really nice and new with tags and all! I really wish I could have worn them, but they were VERY snug. I should have gone with a 34R instead of a 32R, as I think they run small. I wear a 14, but these fit like a 12 maybe. Very nice jeans otherwise!

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27R
Rented for:
Other
Usually wears: 5
Height: 5' 4"
Bust size: 34B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 140lbs
Browse Natalia's reviews
April 2nd, 2020
Ankle cut black jeans

Like the cut, though they are definitely not high rise. I'm pretty short and for once these actually did hit me at the ankle versus being full length. Did stretch out after uses unfortunately which is my pet peeve with jeans

Top Contributor
Size worn:
27R
Rented for:
Everyday
Usually wears: 2
Height: 5' 6"
Bust size: 32B
Body type: Pear
Weight: 125lbs
Browse Catherine 's reviews
February 5th, 2020
Minimal stretch, but great jean!

I have large calves so this jean was tricky bc there is little stretch. I'm usually a 26 but wore a 27 to accommodate my calves, but then the waist was too big. Still liked them and will rent a 26.

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