This is my first men’s clothing review on Welcome Objects. I don’t plan on making it a regular thing, but the Mister tried on jeans from Everlane. And the blogger in me just had to turn it into a post. Today we’re taking a look at two similar styles: the Organic Cotton Slim Fit Jean and the Selvedge Slim Fit Jean.
But first, I should mention that he tried on denim from other brands (including some of the usual American mall brands and Uniqlo; he used to wear Uniqlo selvedge denim but the cut has changed). Everlane was by far the best fitting for him. All of those other jeans had what I call “the butt problem” — unflattering folds in the behind. With Everlane, that was not an issue.
The Organic Cotton Slim Fit Jean
Organic Cotton Slim Fit Jean – $88 ($35-$66 on sale)
Trying on the Organic Cotton Slim Fit Jean in Dark Indigo
Material: 13 oz denim with a touch of stretch (98% organic cotton, 2% elastane). Everlane touts that they use organic cotton and Roica® V550 yarn, a new stretch yarn made without harmful chemicals. “This innovative fabric, along with the use of microplastic-free dyes and recycled trim, has allowed us to be one of the first companies to make stretch denim that doesn’t dirty the planet.”
Fit: True to size. The Mister took his usual size. The rise is mid rise. I really appreciate that Everlane gives garment measurements in their sizing chart. I’ve found it to be pretty accurate. In terms of inseam, a nice thing about Everlane’s men’s jeans is that they come in variety of lengths: 28, 30, 32, and 34. The Mister is really happy about the 28″ inseams, since they’re hard to find. So thank you, Everlane, for making that an option.
Where It’s Made: Hirdaramani Factory in Sri Lanka. While Everlane tends to have a page about each factory they use, they don’t have one for this factory. I found the manufacturer, which has multiple factories in Sri Lanka, so it’s unclear which one Everlane works with.
The Selvedge Slim Fit Jean
Selvedge Slim Fit Jean – $138 ($104 on sale)
Trying on the Selvedge Slim Fit Jean in Indigo Rinse
Material: 12.5 oz denim with a touch of stretch (98% organic cotton, 2% elastane). The weaving process for selvedge denim uses shuttle looms, resulting in a different feel than conventional denim. (It is also more labor intensive, hence the higher price.) Everlane says that the Candiani Mill in Ticino Park, Italy weaves and dyes their selvedge denim. Compared to other selvedge denim he’s owned in the past, the Mister says the Everlane ones are softer.
Fit: He tried on three different washes and they all fit true to size.
Where It’s Made: Saitex International in Bien Hoa, Vietnam
What are the Differences between these Everlane Slim Fit Jeans?
Both slim fit jeans come in classic five-pocket styles with zipper closures. Both are midweight denim. Of course, the fabric is different, with the selvedge being more polished-looking due to its weave.
But, there’s one other difference and it’s in the fit. It’s imperceptible in the photos, but the Selvedge Slim Fit Jean has a bit more room in the calf. The Mister is a runner and found the Organic Cotton Slim Fit Jean too tight in the calf. Obviously he could get them on, but they were not as comfortable for him.
He kept two pairs of the selvedge jeans, in the indigo and black rinse (the first two pairs in the photo at the very top of this post). He’s worn them for over a year now — and he wears them a lot. These are his daily jeans. While they’ve softened and loosened a bit, overall they’ve kept their shape. They’ve proven to be comfortable as well as durable. He’s quite happy with them. All in all, a good buy.
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