Mott & Bow's High Rise Skinny Jeans hold in the waist for a stylish and secure fit with super soft denim, rich color options, and a 10-inch high-rise.
Whether you prefer a mid-rise or a high-rise jean is solely dependent on your preference, but I admit to being partial to high-rise styles myself — especially when it comes to stretch denim — because I find high-rise jeans are at better retaining their slim-fit shape with less need to "pull them back up."
Mott & Bow's high-rise pants pass with flying colors if you're looking for a stylish pair that will wear securely at the high waist around your belly button area.
The Jane is a gorgeous deep indigo denim that is constructed from a blend of cotton, tencel, polyester, and only a 1% touch of elastane. The softness and shape retention primarily comes from the 42% tencel, which is important to note if you're wary of so-called "stretchy denim"— these particular jeans promise to upkeep its skinny shape.
These Mott & Bow jeans, in fact, fit over my legs like second skin, all the way down to the 9-inch leg opening, creating a seamless and attractive silhouette. While these jeans felt a bit tighter and more compressed than the other jeans that I've tried for this guide, the stretch was just enough to feel like the jeans held me in and still proved to be comfortable for all-day and all-night wear. And even after a wash, the richness of the indigo held on strong.
A rep from the company let me know that other top sellers of Mott & Bow include the Bond (a super-flattering black jean), the Carmine (a comfortable jean in a beautiful true blue wash), and the Orchard in dark gray (for those interested in non-blue or non-black denim).
Unsurprisingly, all of the brand's most popular styles are high-rise, as well. It seems as though Mott & Bow have hit this particular shape out of the ballpark. But, if you're still on the fence, take advantage of Mott & Bow's "Free Home Try-On Program," where you can order a pair of jeans and include a second pair of a different waist for free, to determine which one works better. Simply use the pre-paid label to return the pair you don't want for a beyond-convenient way to test out the jeans before committing to them.
Pros: Great high rise, perfect fit, try before you buy, many washes
Cons: Compressed feel
Buy the Mid-Rise Skinny Jane at Mott & Bow for $96-$128 (Price varies on wash)
Buy the High-Rise Skinny Jane at Mott & Bow for $96-$128 (Price varies on wash)
Read our full review of the Mott & Bow skinny jeans on Insider Picks