
Paige
Cindy Dark Blue Jean Fit: Straight Leg, High Rise
The Cindy is a pair of women's high-rise straight-leg jeans from Paige, crafted in a deep indigo medium wash with a slim, straight fit that ends at the ankle. Made from vintage-style stretch denim with whiskering, it features five pockets, beige contrast seams, and a button fly. Key measurements for size 27 include a 10.5-inch front rise, 28-inch inseam, and 14.25-inch leg opening.
- Color
- Dark Blue
- Material
- Vintage denim with stretch
- Gender
- female
- Style
- slim-fit, straight-leg, high-rise, vintage, classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Size
Specifications
Slim straight leg high rise jean in dark blue indigo with vintage stretch denim.
Five pocket styling, beige seams, medium wash with whiskering, stretch denim for comfort.
- Color
- Dark Blue · blue
- Material
- Vintage denim with stretch
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- slim-fit, straight-leg, high-rise, vintage, classic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Straight leg fit
- Slim fit through leg
- High rise
- Dark blue indigo wash
- Vintage denim with stretch
- Authentic denim look
- Soft and comfortable worn look
- Medium wash with whiskering
- Five pockets
- Beige seams
- Front rise 10.5 inches (size 27)
- Inseam length 28 inches
- Leg opening 14.25 inches
Product Insights
The Cindy Dark Blue Jean by Paige is a high-rise straight-leg cropped jean with a slim ankle crop, designed to sit at the natural waist and pair well with boots and heels for a polished look endorsed by legal professionals. However, the stretch denim (93% cotton) that creates its flattering fit also causes significant shape loss: buyers report the jeans stretch 3-4 sizes within a dozen wears, develop holes and pilling within months, and washing fails to restore shape, making the $360 CAD cost a poor value relative to more durable alternatives like AG Jeans.
Verified claims
- Shape retention
- Buyers report the jeans stretch 3-4 sizes after under a dozen wears, and washing does not restore shape.
- Value
- At $360 CAD, buyers report the jeans stretch too fast to be worth the cost.
- Rise
- 10.5-inch front rise sits at the natural waist with tummy coverage, avoiding the rib feel of higher rises like AGOLDE Riley's 11-inch.
- Leg shape
- Narrow 14.25-inch leg opening and 28-inch inseam create a slim ankle crop, slimmer than the Mother Hustler.
- Leg opening
- 14.25-inch leg opening; slim-straight, not relaxed.
- Fit
- 28-inch cropped inseam; Paige also offers extra-long options.
- Shoe pairings
- 28-inch inseam prevents bunching with ankle boots, loafers, and sneakers.
- Material
- Stretch denim (93% cotton, 5% polyester, 2% spandex) delivers a flattering fit but stretches out quickly and does not fully recover.
- Office suitability
- Endorsed by legal professionals for office wear; pairs with loafers for business casual or heels for evening.
- Care routine
- Cold wash and air dry reduce stretch but don't fully prevent shape loss.
- Wear resistance
- Buyers report holes and pilling at inner thighs and knees within months.
- Durability comparison
- AG Jeans are cited as a more durable alternative that holds its shape.
- Styling
- Cropped 28″ inseam and slim 14.25″ leg opening prevent bunching with boots and heels.
Product record
- Title
- Cindy Dark Blue Jean Fit: Straight Leg, High Rise
- Brand
- Paige
- Price
- 360 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
A model wearing dark indigo straight-leg jeans paired with a long blue-and-white vertically striped button-down shirt and brown leather loafers with gold hardware; visible front of the jeans with front pocket, waistband and hem details.
- Jeans color and finishDark indigo blue denim with a uniform medium-to-dark wash and matte finish visible across the legs.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.36 · w 0.24 · h 0.51 (high) - Jeans front constructionFront of the jeans shows a waistband with a visible top button and a front pocket opening with a slight curve; a seam crease runs down the front of the leg.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Jeans hemAnkle-length hem that appears finished and slightly cropped above the ankle on the model.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.78 · w 0.22 · h 0.16 (high) - Shirt pattern and cutLong-sleeve button-down shirt with narrow vertical navy and white stripes, single visible chest pocket, pointed collar, and a longer curved hem at the sides and back.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.57 · h 0.52 (high) - Shirt cuff detailCuffs show the same striped pattern with the stripes oriented vertically on the sleeve and horizontally on the cuff placket area.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.50 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high) - Shoes material and hardwareBrown leather loafers with a polished finish and a gold-colored metal horsebit chain across the vamp.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.82 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible skin and hairModel's lower face, hands and ankles are visible; hair is shoulder length and blonde.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high)
Other
Studio-style product photo with a plain light gray background, centered model, soft even lighting and a faint shadow on the floor behind the feet.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with no visible patterns or props.
- Shot compositionFull-body vertical shot of a single model standing and leaning slightly against the wall, centered in frame with some negative space above the head.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 1.00 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and a faint cast shadow along the floor behind the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.86 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
dark indigo blue· jeans#243C63white· shirt white stripesnavy blue· shirt navy stripes#011353brown leather· loafers#4B241Ametallic gold· loafers hardware#A37A63- Jeans color and finishDark indigo blue denim with a uniform medium-to-dark wash and matte finish visible across the legs.
- 02

Product
Front view of dark indigo high-rise straight-leg jeans on a model, showing waist, front pockets, hardware, and cropped ankle hem.
- SilhouetteHigh-rise waist with straight leg that falls to a cropped ankle length on the model
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.76 (high) - Waistband and closureVisible waistband with belt loops, a top metal button, and a centered fly (zipper implied beneath fly seam)
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Pocket configurationClassic five-pocket styling visible: two front pockets and a small coin pocket at the right front
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.14 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - StitchingContrast topstitching in a lighter yellowish thread outlining pockets, fly, waistband and seams
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.38 (medium) - HardwareSmall metal rivets at pocket corners and a circular metal button at the waistband; rivets appear copper-toned and button appears silver-toned
2 regions
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.47 · y 0.09 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Denim surfaceEven dark indigo denim with subtle vertical weave texture and faint whiskering fade near upper thigh
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.18 · w 0.48 · h 0.52 (high) - HemSimple finished hem at cropped ankle, single-fold with visible hem stitching
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.74 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Model hands and rings overlapModel hands rest near hips with rings on the right hand partially overlapping denim at the pocket area
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing the lower half of a model wearing a striped shirt and brown loafers against a plain light grey background with soft even lighting.
- Shot compositionVertical studio framing cropped at midriff and just below ankles, centered on the jeans
- BackgroundSmooth light grey seamless background with no visible texture or props
- Model stylingModel wears a tucked-in blue and white vertical striped long-sleeve shirt; brown leather loafers with gold metal horsebit are visible at the feet
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.02 · w 0.72 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.82 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even frontal lighting with faint shadow cast on the floor behind and slightly to the right of the feet
Colors
dark indigo· denim#1C3A64light yellow-beige· stitchingmixed metal (copper and silver)· rivets and button- SilhouetteHigh-rise waist with straight leg that falls to a cropped ankle length on the model
- 03

Product
Rear view of dark indigo straight-leg jeans on a model, showing back yoke, two patch pockets, waistband with belt loops and a tan leather patch, and cropped straight legs with stitched hems.
- Rear pocketsTwo back patch pockets with angled lower corners and visible contrast topstitching; pockets sit on the upper rear thigh area and are mirrored left and right.
2 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Waistband and belt loopsStraight waistband with belt loops; a horizontal yoke seam runs below the waistband with visible contrast stitching.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high) - Leather brand patchSmall rectangular tan leather patch located on the right side of the rear waistband with a debossed or printed mark visible at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.05 (high) - Center back seamVisible vertical center back seam running from the waistband down between the two pockets toward the crotch area.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.08 · h 0.20 (high) - Leg shape and hemStraight leg silhouette that falls to a cropped length above the ankle with a single-fold stitched hem finished in the same indigo denim.
2 regions
x 0.22 · y 0.28 · w 0.56 · h 0.65 (high); x 0.22 · y 0.86 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (medium) - Denim textureEven dark indigo denim with subtle vertical grain and minimal visible fading or whiskering on the rear legs.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.24 · w 0.44 · h 0.60 (high) - Contrast stitchingLight-colored contrast topstitching outlines the pockets, yoke, center seam, waistband, and hem.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.52 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a light neutral background; visible striped shirt sleeves and brown loafers provide styling context.
- Model styling - shirtBlue-and-white vertical striped long-sleeve shirt tucked into the waistband, visible sleeves extending beside the hips with buttoned cuffs.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.80 · h 0.18 (high) - Model styling - shoesBrown leather loafers with low stacked heels visible at the bottom of the frame; shoes sit on a light studio floor.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.88 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting with a plain light-gray background and soft shadow beneath the shoes.
- Image crop and framingCropped rear view framed from mid-back to feet; hands rest alongside the hips and are partially visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
dark indigo· denim main body#233354light beige stitching· topstitchingtan leather· waist leather patch- Rear pocketsTwo back patch pockets with angled lower corners and visible contrast topstitching; pockets sit on the upper rear thigh area and are mirrored left and right.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
Worth the price tag
I have owned Paige denim before, and it's really worth the price. These jeans fit perfectly, so comfortable, denim feels amazing, and they don't lose their shape or stretch out with wear. It's like wearing a glove! The only thing I will say is that they aren't cropped as the photos on the site suggest. Which is misleading/disappointing as I wanted cropped - they are normal length. But they are so nice I don't care! lol
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/capsulewardrobe, r/LawBitchesWithTaste, r/PetiteFashionAdvice, r/femalefashionadviceRedditors are divided on Paige jeans: they love the exceptional, butt-flattering fit but frequently warn about poor durability and shape retention.
Positive remarks focus on the jeans' ability to enhance the butt and provide a great silhouette, while prevalent complaints cite rapid stretching out of shape and premature wear, leading to a slightly negative overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday casual wear that flatters the butt and silhouette
- Office-appropriate jeans when paired with professional tops
- Finding jeans that accommodate tall or petite body types
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs AG Jeans
AG Jeans are preferred over Paige for maintaining their shape and not stretching out, while Paige initially looks great but sags quickly.
vs Favorite Daughter
Both Paige and Favorite Daughter provide a better fit for petite body types compared to other brands' petite cuts.
vs Other premium denim brands (Mother, Frame, AG, Pilcro)
Paige is often listed alongside top-tier brands for style and fit, but some Redditors note that Paige may not last as long as others like AG.
Source Threads
Paige offers extra long inseams for tall women
Paige has extra long!
u/Sad-Cookier/capsulewardrobeView thread →
Paige denim is a go-to brand for office-appropriate jeans
Pilcro, Paige denim, AG, Maeve - those are my go tos. I also have Abercrombie denim I like for work and Frame denim that’s a little more casual (raw hem) but I make work.
u/Fragrant-Whole6718r/LawBitchesWithTasteView thread →
Paige jeans fit differently on petite body types compared to other brands' petite cuts
Favorite Daughter’s Shorties if you like high rise. I find many petite cuts are less flattering on me and fit slightly differently than Paige and FD, so they’re my go to.
u/softeningr/PetiteFashionAdviceView thread →
Paige dark denim jeans offer exceptional look and comfort, making them worth the price
This! I have a pair of Paige dark denim ankle length flares (called Claudine - so basically, boot cuts) and goodness, they are the best looking and wearing jeans I have ever had. To be fair, they are also the most expensive I have ever owned.
u/BeeswaxingPoeticr/capsulewardrobeView thread →
Paige jeans stretch out quickly and lose shape, making them a questionable value
No! They look great the first few times you try them on but they stretch out SO FAST. I have a few pairs of pants and shorts that seem to have gone up 3-4 sizes after wearing them less than a dozen times. Not worth it. I much prefer AG Jeans because they keep their shape.
u/meepgiraffer/femalefashionadviceView thread →