We Tried Reformation's Bestselling Cary Jeans in 4 Different Cuts and Colors

Reformation Cary Low Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans in Cleary ($168)

"I am absolutely a low-rise jeans person, mostly because I have a smaller waist and athletic thighs with a butt, so high-rise pants tend to come with the dreaded gap. I knew as soon as I laid eyes on this Cleary shade of denim that it was exactly what I was looking for. From the swingy shape to the true blue wash, they help me achieve undeniable '90s vibes. I even styled mine with the incredibly popular Clara Crew Cardigan in Black Pointelle ($198) for an effortless Ref-babe combination.

I will say, I had to cut a minimum of three inches off the bottom of these jeans — something I'm used to doing for all my denim in a pinch — and I don't mind the ragged, distressed look of the hem. Thankfully, snipping fabric didn't affect the shape of the pant leg since the Cary is significantly wider at the bottom. As someone who's 5'1", I do wish the Cary came in a petite variation — but in my opinion, that's all that's missing here. Everything else — from the comfort to the subtle stretch to the eco-friendly production method — is truly top notch when it comes to nailing the perfect baggy jean." — Sarah Wasilak, associate content director, Shopping

Rating:
★★★★☆

Reformation Cary Low Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans in Ondine ($168)

"Low-rise jeans are typically way out of my comfort zone, but the Cary jeans might have changed my mind. Despite their lower rise and slouchy fit, I was pleasantly surprised by how structured and polished these looked once I tried them on. The jeans fit more mid-rise on my frame, but the waistline was certainly lower than what I was used to. I love the relaxed yet streamlined fit, which made these jeans also feel dressy enough for nighttime, especially when paired with a belt. Aside from the waistline, I found this wash in particular so easy to style, whether with a plain white T-shirt and flats or a dressy blazer and heeled boots.

I know from experience, though, that Reformation pants run long, so if you're under 5'8", know that you'll likely have to get these hemmed or cut. (I'm 5'2" and I had to cut off a considerable few inches.)" — Yerin Kim, editor, Features

Rating:
★★★★☆

Reformation Cary Stretch High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans in Black ($168)

"I absolutely understand the hype behind the Reformation Cary jeans. Although jeans tend to fit me wonky — I'm never the same jean size at any store I shop — the Cary Stretch High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg jeans were a total win. For one, they're incredibly flattering. They are high-waisted and have a wide leg, which is the perfect recipe for accentuating my bottom half. But they don't just look good, they feel good, too. I could sit, stand, eat, and breathe in these jeans without a problem.

As a 5'8" girlie, they are also the perfect length. When I wore heels, they were only about an inch or two above the ground. (But for those of you on the shorter side, you may need to hem them or at least be OK embracing the puddle jeans look.) In addition to the long-leg look they gave me, what really stood out is that the jeans kept their shape, even after I wore them for hours. The jeans didn't stretch out or get those annoying crease lines from sitting, which is pretty unheard of.

At first, I thought the jeans seemed a little bulky in the crotch area — I even wondered if I needed to size down. But once I embraced the looser, relaxed fit, I ended up loving the look. Lesson learned: not everything is meant to be super tight on all parts of your body." — Taylor Andrews, editor, Balance

Rating:
★★★★☆

Reformation Cary High Rise Slouchy Wide Leg Jeans in Ondine ($168)

"I'm a bit of a high-waisted jeans obsessive. They're my daily uniform, so I've tried tons of different brands, and I have to say that these Reformation Cary jeans over deliver. They hit well above my belly button and are loose through the leg — a very trendy look that makes me feel Gen-Z (I'm a lame Millennial, hence why I haven't yet ventured into the low-rise category). They're structured but somehow still feel soft, and in the Ondine wash (a gorgeous dark blue), I can easily dress them up for a nice dinner out or down for a stroll around my block.

The only downside is that I'm short (5'2"), and these were LONG — I ended up getting them hemmed by a tailor, but you can also go to a Reformation store for free alterations. Very worth it in my book, as I've been reaching for these jeans nonstop." — Lena Felton, senior content director

Rating:
★★★★★

Sarah Wasilak (she/her) is the associate director of Shopping at PS. With plenty of experience in the commerce market, a keen interest in SEO, and 10 years as an editor at the brand, she enjoys writing across the lifestyle and health-and-fitness categories. She has bylines at PS, InStyle, Elle, Refinery29, Who What Wear, Elite Daily, Byrdie, and The Quality Edit and aims to amplify minority voices in all her work.