Are Spanx jeans worth it?

There are very few denim brands I actually like on my petite, curvy figure, but Spanx happens to be one of them. They’re more expensive than the cult-favorite Abercrombie jeans (about $90 per pair), yet cost less than the equally adored, yet higher-end, Mother Denim (about $258 per pair).

As our editors found with its Perfect Black Work Pants, Spanx clothing is consistently high quality, and you don’t have to wear any shapewear undergarments with them. Plus, the clean branding allows you to wear them in casual settings or at the office.

They do, however, take special care to maintain. I let each pair of jeans I tested air dry (as suggested in the care instructions) so I didn’t have to worry about them shrinking. They kept their compression qualities even after I washed them a handful of times, and since they proved their durability, I can tell that they’ll be a staple in my wardrobe for a long time (as long as I keep taking good care of them).

Do Spanx jeans run small?

The ReDefine jeans definitely run small, so I suggest measuring yourself and rounding up a size if you’re unsure.

The Super Wide Leg pair I tested felt a bit large, so if you want more fitted waist then you should size down.

The rest are pretty true to size, though the compression creates a tighter feel, so you may want to size up anyway. I’m only five feet tall, and the petite 30-inch inseam worked best for me. The inseam lengths can vary by style, so check the size guide before you place your order. For more jeans you can shop by inseam length, check out our Madewell jeans review.