As the Strategist’s denim correspondent, I’ve discovered lots of great jeans over the years. But Levi’s Ribcages are the only pair I’ve heard described as the “Goldilocks of jeans” for their “deliriously high” 12-inch rise (the company’s highest), classic straight shape, and “legs for days” look. And now’s as good a time as ever to try a pair or stock up: Amazon has them discounted by up to 60 percent in sizes 20 through 39 and a variety of washes. (The light-indigo “summer slide” shade, for example, is currently marked down from $80 to $32.) I suggest taking your usual size; though the Ribcages tend to feel a bit stiff at first, I’ve found they loosen up nicely after a few wears. That’s thanks to a bit of stretch in the form of one percent elastane, which makes the jeans more comfortable but doesn’t let them get too stretched out. Just don’t dillydally on the deal — several sizes are close to selling out already.
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