Your Guide to AGOLDE

I've got THE most detailed AGOLDE jeans review for you in today's post!

While AGOLDE (pronounced A-GOLD-EE) is a fairly new denim company, it hasn't stopped the brand from popping up in just about every major retailer across the globe. Launched in 2014 by the co-founder of 7 For All Mankind & Citizens of Humanity, AGOLDE is easily my most-worn denim.

AGOLDE's 100% denim design, mixed with high-waisted, flattering fits truly makes them my perfect pair of jeans...minus the price tag. I get it; splurging on a pair of denim isn't a quick decision, and retailing upwards of $150, there has to be a real good reason to invest.

If you've been on the fence, I'm breaking it all down for you in a comprehensive AGOLDE jeans review, including a jeans & denim shorts fit guide, my favorite AGOLDE retailers with free returns and exchanges, and which styles work best for different body types.

This has been one of my most highly-requested posts to date, so I hope you find this AGOLDE jeans review helpful!

Pictured below: 90s Mid-Rise Loose Jeans in Fall Out

AGOLDE Jeans review

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Jeans Sizing

It's important to note that any pair of jeans you purchase that's made of 100% denim will stretch. The more denim content a pair of jeans has, the stiffer it will feel when you first put them on.

You want a 100% denim jean to feel juuust a little too snug at first. Don't jump the gun and exchange them for a size up! After 2-3 wears, they'll stretch to your perfect fit.

AGOLDE jeans sizing varies. I typically wear a size 6-8 or 28-29-30 (all over the map) in denim, and I have pairs in 27, 28 and 29. Check out the fit guide for specific sizing for each of my favorite fits.

Length/Hemming

You may have noticed in some photos I'm wearing the 90s fit style with a raw, ankle-length hem. AGOLDE doesn't offer this style in a raw hem; I cut them myself with a fabric scissor.

If you plan on cutting your own jeans, make sure to either mark them up while you're wearing them, or line them up against a hemmed pair you already own and love the length on.

Unhemmed, I am 5'6" and the jeans are a perfect fit, length-wise. The photos above show the true length, unhemmed!

The 90s fit jeans are by far my most-worn style! With multiple pairs in multiple washes, this is the pair I'm always reaching for when I want to throw on a pair of jeans. As noted in the fit guide, size down 1 size.

 

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Best Retailers & Free Returns/Exchanges 

There are so many retailers that carry AGOLDE, but my 2 favorite places to order these jeans are REVOLVE & Shopbop.

At REVOLVE, all US orders ship free with 2-day express shipping and returns/exchanges are also free with a prepaid label within 30 days (return window temporarily extended to 60 days). 

At Shopbop, all US orders ship free with 1-3 day shipping (2-day express if you are an Amazon Prime member) and returns/exchanges are also free with a prepaid label within 15 days ($10 label fee if return is dropped off 16-30 days after delivery).

90's Mid-Rise Loose Fit

Although this pair is considered a "mid-rise" style, I definitely see it as a high rise fit, sitting right above the belly button! This is hands down my favorite pair of denim that I own. Size down 1-2 sizes for your perfect fit. If they are a little snug at first, they WILL stretch out! (The 90s fit is my most-worn pair in my AGOLDE jeans review).

My favorite washes: Fall Out, Snapshot, Captured, Nerve (90s Crop)

 

 

Pictured below: 90s Loose Fit Mid-Rise in Smokestack

90's Pinch Waist High-Rise

This is THE pair if you're looking for a vintage straight style with a relaxed leg similar to the OG 90s fit. This style sits a little higher on the waist than the 90s fit and fits a little snugger. If in between sizes, I recommend sizing up. Otherwise, stick true to size.

My favorite washes: Line Up, Endless, Black Tea

 

 

Lana Mid-Rise Straight

The Lana is AGOLDE's classic straight style that site just above the waist with a slightly relaxed, ankle-length inseam. A great choice if you're looking for a more classic fit. I recommend sticking true to size!

My favorite washes: Riptide, Sway

 

 

Riley High-Rise Straight

As the slimmest-fitting jean of the group, the Riley has a high-rise and a straight leg that fits closer to the body than the Lana. Comes in both stretch and non-stretch styles. Because this is a 100% cotton, slimmer-fitting jean, I recommend sizing up 1 size with this pair.

My favorite washes: Zephyr, Blitz

 

 

Criss Cross 

The most on-trend pair of the 4, this style has an asymmetrical button detail with a true mid-rise, sitting right below the belly button. This is a full-length style with a baggier, true 90s-style fit. Stick true to size for the truest fit, otherwise size down one size.

My favorite wash: Suburbia

 

If you're looking for alternate washes or more style variations for any of the above pairs, try the AGOLDE website!

 

Pictured below: 90s Loose Fit Mid-Rise (cut to ankle length) in Fall Out

AGOLDE jeans fit guide

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AGOLDE Denim Shorts

I'll be honest, denim shorts are (for the most part) the bane of my existence. I'm somewhere in between "I need a pair that's not riding up my butt" and "I want a pair that's flattering but also on-trend" and that balance is much harder to find than you'd think!

The fit guide will give you a little more information about each style but for me and my body type, the pair that I prefer most is the Parker Long in "Swapmeet".

Parker Shorts

The Parker style is THE classic denim short and my personal favorite AGOLDE style. It's a vintage 100% denim with a mid-rise that comes in both a classic length and long length (I prefer long). This short is the perfect balance of not-too-short and not-too-tight and I recommend sticking true to size!

 

 

 

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Dee Shorts

The Dee short has more of a true high rise, with a snugger fit around the thighs. It's a great everyday short that's a little longer than the classic length Parker style. I recommend sticking true to size, or sizing up if you prefer to have a little extra room in the legs, hips and butt.

 

 

Stella Shorts

The Stella is a newer style to the AGOLDE crew. This on-trend style is cut with a cinched high waist and a relaxed silhouette. It's roomier throughout the thighs with an ankled hem for the most flattering fit. I recommend sticking true to size but if you're in between sizes, try sizing down on this one!

 

 


And that's your full AGOLDE jeans review! I know it's a lot of information to take in, but I hope you'll be able to use this as a guide going forward. For more denim and style favorites, make sure to stop by The Shop!

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