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RUNS GENEROUS: WE RECOMMEND GOING DOWN A SIZE WHEN PURCHASING
These are the jeans you need right now. High-waisted with a roomy barrel leg. It took five rounds of fittings to perfect this of-the-moment silhouette. With just enough volume that tapers at the ankle, they're made from a structured (but still stretchy) denim that holds its shape. We designed these to be styled two ways—play with sizing to find your favorite fit. Choose your true size if you’re into the oversize look, and size down if you want these jeans to feel fitted through the hips.
Model: 5'11" wearing 22 / 5'7" wearing 4
90% Cotton
8% Polyester
2% Elastane
Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors, hang dry
Luxury fabrics. Engineered fits. Staple styles. Plus Size. Straight Size. 22 sizes for all of us. Sizes 00-40.
The freedom to buy what you want without worry.
No-stress, no-strings attached, no-fee size swaps if you go up or down within one year.
How It Works:
- Buy for the size you are right now
- Reach out if your size changes
- We’ll send you the new size. It’s that simple!
Overall rating: 4.4411764 / 5 from 68 reviews.
Lou High Rise Barrel Leg Jeans offer a high-waisted, roomy barrel leg design perfected through multiple fittings. They are made from structured yet stretchy denim that maintains its shape. Customers appreciate the quality and fit, though sizing can be inconsistent. The jeans have a slouchy, retro-modern look, but some have noted an unpleasant smell.
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"I have dozens of pairs of US jeans and this barrel leg jean is now one of my favorites. I take a size US 16, am a plus size girl with thick thighs. These jeans are very generous in the thighs and are extremely comfortable. And I purchase these on sale! I would highly recommend these jeans."
"Just received my pair of these fabulous jeans! One big happy… the are great in the length! I’m 5’5 and they are perfect!! Thank you universal standard for another fabulous item for my closet!!"
"I really like how these don't hug my thighs, they skim the things and really create the barrel shape. I also like the wash."
"These jeans are hands down the most comfortable pair I own. INSTANT FAVORITE! The fabric is soft, the wash and distressing is beautiful, and the fit is outstanding! LOVE-LOVE-LOVE!"
"I love the quality of Universal Standard profucts!!"
"Great material. Comfortable fit around my hips and no gap at the waist. Fits my curves!!"
"As usual, US products are well made, and although the design doesn't seem especially "tie-dyed," I like it. However, having take a size smaller than usual at the urging of some other commenters, I could've taken two sizes smaller. I'm not sure barrel cut jeans are the best look for an only-a-little-bit-tall, curvy, plus-sized - I bought a 20 - woman. I'm keeping them, but wouldn't buy another pair. I highly recommend them if you're tall/skinny. And do size down."
"I am 5ft3, typically a size 18-20, my measurements are 44” chest x 40” waist x 50” hips, and these jeans fit perfectly. I have quite a belly and the amount of stretch feels so comfortable. There’s great structure and spaciousness, and I was so fond of the first pair I got in the “Field of Dreams” color that I returned for the indigo tie-dye, which is fun and stylish. I’ve been looking for a pair of loose jeans that don’t feel frumpy and I’m so glad these gave me that feel. Thank you to all the people my size reviewing on the website, you really helped me meet a pant shape that is a new favorite for me :) I have hope that the fabric is strong enough to let me live with these jeans for a while, though they may need reinforcing down the line as it is quite soft (and comfy!)."
"Perfect fit right out of the box. Took the advice to buy a size down from my usual - thanks! Didn’t realize they were distressed but still love love love them."
"These are cute. Fit nicely. Pretty much come as described. The color is really nice."
