In today’s post I’m reviewing the Everlane Kick Crop – “A flattering high rise with a kick-and-crop at the ankle”. Shall we take a moment for this sassy new addition to the Everlane denim family?

Since the launch of their flagship Japanese denim, I’ve been patiently waiting to try a new Everlane denim style. That wait ended last week with the launch of the Everlane Kick Crop.

TBH, it doesn’t take much to get me to by Everlane anything. But the fact that they touted it as the one jean to make you look taller. Well, let’s just say the deal was sealed.

This time I opted for the Dark Blue wash but this cut also comes in Black, Bone, and Light Blue. I chose the dark wash: A. passes the jeans-to-work-day dress code and B. I wanted to experiment with the Canadian Tuxedo trend. By pairing it with a dark wash denim jacket from Tradlands (seen in my review here) I think this qualifies..aye?

Regarding Fit – The Everlane Kick Crop does fit “true to size”. HOWEVER, the reason I write this in quotes is that “true to size”means true to the measurement posted on the website.

Whatever you do, don’t go by your “size” in other jeans. Instead, bust out the tape measure (which is an indispensable tool for shopping online) and take your actual measurements.

Now, you may find you measure “smaller” than what you usually wear in other jeans. So there is a little vanity-sizing going on here. Trust your gut (your actual one) and go for the size that corresponds with your carefully taken measurements.

For extra insurance you can always order an extra pair sized up or down and then return the one that doesn’t fit. Or if you live in New York or San Francisco – YOU CAN VISIT THE STORE IN PERSON!!

What I didn’t expect: The inseam length is CIY (Cut your self). Apparently I didn’t read the fine print (bc like I said it doesn’t take much for me to buy Everlane anything). The package came with an instruction card with simple steps to achieve the perfect length.

So okay, I’m failrly skilled with scissors. I sew occasionally and I even posted a tutorial on how to DIY an asymmetrical hem (be sure to head over there after reading this post for step by step instructions). Or, to follow Everlane’s expert advice, keep on reading.

According to Everlane’s instruction, the ideal length is 1-inch above your ankle bone. Once you follow their detailed instructions, which I won’t repeat here, you just rub the hems together for that frayed edge look. I have to be honest though, in reality this isn’t how it works. Admittedly I drink a lot of Everlane cool aid but not on this one.

From my experience you must actually pull the threads by hand to get that lived in frayed look, which can be painstaking. (Netflix anyone?) Alternatively, as a shortcut just pop them in the dryer and over time the perfect fray just kinda materializes.

As for the leg lengthening properties – I must agree that these jeans give you legs for days as long as you follow the instructions. But be warned! Go any higher than one inch above the ankle and you may look stumpy. (Remember that Blondie song? The tide is high)

Although I paired mine with a favorite key piece, the ankle boot, these kick crops will look amazing with the Everlane Day Mule (as seen in my Fall Transitional Wardrobe post). Also give them a shot with your fav ballet flat and an Everlane turtleneck for a beatnik vibe.

Let me know in the comments if you’re interested in trying the Everlane Kick Crop Jean or if you have, how did the DIY work out for you?!

Read my Everlane Japanese denim review here on the high-rise skinny jean

 

 

Xoxo, TenKeyPieces