I Just Tried the COS Column Jeans That Fashion People Really Rate

Jeans are one of the most hardworking pieces in our wardrobes, but finding the perfect pair is often an uphill battle. Many of you will relate to the countless hours spent trying on denim only to discover that sizes can vary immensely, quality and feel can let a good cut down and some styles hug and bag in odd places. This means many of us have settled for something good, but not quite the one.

As a shopping editor who wears jeans more than anything else, I know how versatile and chic a great pair of jeans can be, so I’ve spent the last year putting almost fifty pairs to the test and sharing my insights with you. Recently I tried on a pair that has not only met my high standards but impressed fashion people and our readers alike—the COS Column jeans (£85).

When it comes to finding your new favourite jeans, the first place to start is the cut. Wide-leg jeans have an innate relaxed feel, barrel-leg styles are trending for the season and skinny jeans are raring up for a surprising return. But the straight-leg jean is a longstanding classic, and if you’re wondering which pair is sitting at the top of my list right now, it’s this pair from COS.

If you’ve ever thought that great jeans came with a designer price tag, COS is here to prove that wrong. It’s a brand that has produced some of our editor’s favourite styles, from the best-selling Arch jeans to the wide-leg Tide jeans, and we’re already noticing this pair rising in popularity.

Whilst some straight-leg pairs verge towards the more fitted, COS’s pair is true to the cut, skimming your thighs and continuing to hold the shape all the way to the ankle. The denim itself is light with a soft 100% cotton composition, and the fit, like with all the brand’s denim, is true to size. At 5’2″ the length is slightly long on me, and if you’re of a similar height you might want to ask your local dry cleaner to take an inch off the hem. Personally, I quite like the puddling effect it creates.

Alongside, this pair comes in a range of washes and shades, and with a comfortable fit, great cut and soft denim fabrication, expect to see these feature heavily in my outfits from now on.