Gloria Vanderbilt Women's Classic Amanda High Rise Tapered Jean

I originally ordered a size 20 WP. They were a little big. I normally wear an 18WP but jeans can be a little tight so I went with a bigger size. It wasn’t necessary. There is a slight stretch in the material. I kept the 18WP. The length was much shorter too. I am only 5’2 and 198 lbs. so length is usually a problem. For some reason the length on the 20WP were a few inches longer. I am an apple shape so finding pants to look good they must be straight or narrow. I have two minor complaints. First the butt area was just a little baggy. My butt is pretty flat compared to my stomach area. That’s a fairly common problem. Secondly, the button hole was too small. I had to cut the button hole a little to get the button in. I would recommend these jeans for a person who wants a more straight pant. The price was great too. I just washed them before wearing so I hope they didn’t shrink.

I was glad to see the fabric content for these jeans was mostly cotton with some spandex. Some manufacturers today are using material made from recycled plastic bottles and while this may be good from an environmental standpoint, I prefer the cotton and think it will prove more durable in the long run. I purchased these jeans in Black and Scottsdale Wash. I like the high-rise style because it fits better at the waist than mid-rise. The jeans fit well but I found them to be a bit looser through the thigh than I expected. I am 5 feet tall. I was in a hurry when I ordered these jeans and inadvertently ordered one color in a 12 Short and the other in a 12 Petite. When they arrived, the 12 Short was the length I expected but the 12 Petite was a regular length so I had to return them for a 12 Short. For me, the terms “Petite” and “Short” usually mean the same thing from an inseam perspective. So, you short ladies out there who need a short rather than regular inseam, be sure to choose “Short” rather than “Petite” when ordering these jeans.

I'm 5'2" and I weigh 160 with an hourglass figure with somewhat short legs. I can fluctuate to 165 and back down again. My weight is presently on a downward trend overall again so who knows. I tried these on just after they arrived today. I absolutely LOVE the quality of the pants. They are so soft, a true white, and not a thin material so any colored underwear could be worn and not show through. The stitching is nice and I have nothing to complain about except that the process to determine my size and fit was confusing. I bought a size 16 short. It was long in the torso. I know I wanted high waisted and they definitely were. They came higher than my waist. It was almost fine in the waist as far as circumferemce but it had extra, and the jeans are made of a soft stretchy material so if they were already baggy, then by the end of the day I'm sure they would have been worse. If they got a little bigger while fitting snug at the beginning of the day or if they started out fitting just right, then it wouldn't be an issue. Being these are already ridiculously big, I have to return them. If I wore them like this, it means they would appear to add on weight.It had extra room in the hips and too much room for me in the bottom and a ridiculous amount of extra room in the legs starting in the upper thighs to the point of being baggy and I do in general like length in pants for taller shoes but this was too much. I was afraid by the look of the model in the picture they would be too short. I was wrong. She is not my height and is much taller. "Short" pants did not make up for it. Maybe the next size or two down would. I don't know how many exchanges I will need to do.I wish they would be more clear on whether people like me should get petite or short. I was under the impression that petite was more of a thinner build and not necessarily based on the length. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to wear a 16 but in a petite? I don't want to keep sending pants back and forth. Maybe I'm a 14 short? Maybe the pants vary from pair to pair within the same brand, style, and size just like other brands in the stores do? I know in another brand I wear a size 12 short and they fit just like they were made for me, but I went on what the size chart for Gloria Vanderbuilt had when I ordered these. I'm still confused on what they call short and petite and why I can't have a petite short. If you can figure out your size or you luck out, get them! Maybe my body is just odd, lol.I'm knocking down a star just for how confusing the size chart is with the lack of communication about the difference between short and petite and not being able to choose both though they are listed in the two categories.

For reasons I do not know, Amazon suggested I buy a size two sizes larger than I usually buy in pants. I am so glad I did not pay attention to that recommendation. My usual size is perfect. These are an incredibly good deal for the price. I'm ordering more right now.When you're selecting your size, if you are in the 5'4"- 5'5" foot height range, you should be aware that the regular in one size will fit exactly the same as the petite in the next bigger size, except they will be 2 inches shorter. I ordered both and held them up together; exactly the same size. For example, a size 6 regular fits exactly the same way as a size 8 petite. I found this anomaly in other Brands as well; for some reason, the petite size chart measurements are called bigger sizes. You may have noticed this brand did not give you a petite size chart. I mentioned this because different sizes are different prices in the same colors. Hopefully knowing that will help you save some money.

Unfortunately I had to return them because the legs were a bit wider than they looked on the picture but that’s just a personal choice. I would certainly recommend them as the quality is very good and they actually fit perfectly on the waist .

I’m very happy with my ‘Gloria Vanderbilt- Amanda’ tall length jeans. They are a perfect longer length. Just touch big on the waist but with a belt are perfect. Nice amount of stretch & great quality. Will get plenty of wear. Arrived ahead of the date advised. A winner all around. Thanks.

Me acomodaron muy bien, la talla viene bien. Son de buena calidad para el precio, el color exacto a la imagen, en resumen muy conforme con mi compra.

Perfect fit, true to size, have purchased before and will again

I am an expat from America. When I moved to England I brought 14 pairs of GL jeans with me. I have worn then for many many MANY years. I have since lost 2 stone and needed smaller size. I was very happy to find them on Amazon since I could not find them in the stores.I still love them but the fit is SLIGHTLY different (a bit big in the waist). Not sure if it's the way the jeans are made or me. However, this is the third pair I have now and I am very happy with them. I have however had to return several pairs that did not fit properly. Notwithstanding, the returns were completely hassle free.I recommend these jeans. They seem to last forever, good quality.