Welcome to Jeans Month on the Strategist, where we’re obsessively vetting denim — from trying on every pair at the Gap to asking dozens of stylish people about their favorite fits. For more ...

The trade-off? Stretchy jeans don’t always hold their shape as well as OG 100% cotton denim. No stretch, no shortcuts. At first, these jeans are stiff. But over time, they mold to your body ...