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High Waist Barely Barrel Jeans

Wit & Wisdom

Petite, Regular

Current Price $58.96 to $88.00
Up to 33% off select items.
Previous Price $88.00
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Color: Blanched Almond
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Details & care

An understated take on the barrel-leg trend, these relaxed-fit jeans feature a superhigh waist and full-length legs that curve out subtly at the knees.

  • 28" inseam; 19" leg opening; 10 3/4" front rise; 15 1/2" back rise
  • Zip fly with button closure
  • Front slant pockets; back patch pockets
  • 99% cotton, 1% spandex
  • Machine wash, tumble dry
  • Imported
  • Item #10900856
  • Core Product ID 333333XGR2

Size info

  • Our fit experts say this runs large; if between sizes, order one size down.
  • Regular & Petite (P): 00=24, 0=25, 2=26, 4=27, 6=28, 8=29, 10=30, 12=31, 14=32, 16=33, 18=34 (14W).
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Wit & Wisdom

Wit & Wisdom offers a beautiful lineup of casually chic tops and pants in a full range of sizes from petite to plus. The brand specializes in laid-back looks that are consistently clean, classic and pulled together. Women with all body types seek out Wit & Wisdom clothing, particularly the brand's famous "Contour Shape Technology" jeans, which offer slimming, shaping and lifting in all the right places.

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Most helpful positive review

July 23, 2026

Love them - so cute

These jeans are super cute, and I'm excited to wear them! The denim has a nice mid-weight feel — not too heavy, but substantial enough that they don't feel flimsy. The high waist sits just below my belly button, which I found comfortable. I wear Wit & Wisdom jeans almost exclusively, so I'm very familiar with their sizing. Compared to the Sawyer and Gemma styles, these run slightly larger. I ended up sizing down one size, and the fit is much better.
BayAreaGirl74
Verified purchase
3found this helpful

Most helpful critical review

Mar 19, 2026

NEVER RECEIVED

Of course Nordstrom persists in using Lasership. Left the Nordstrom facility 11 days ago with the "promise" haha that I would learn in 48-72 hours the arrival day. Lasership site has no information. Not sure where the package is (includes other items) but I'll be darned if I'm paying for it. Shame on you, Nordstrom!
kmg58
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Oct 5, 2025

Nice fit for this petite!

I'm 5'1" and purchased a size 4 pair on a whim. The jeans fit great! Full length on me, of course, but comfortable where they sit on my waist. I like that these plenty stretchy jeans feel more like old school (not too heavy) denim. I'll be comfortable in fall and winter. The barely barrel leg is just right, not exaggerated, not overwelming me in fabric.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Verified purchase
DeannaD
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15found this helpful
Mar 19, 2026

NEVER RECEIVED

Of course Nordstrom persists in using Lasership. Left the Nordstrom facility 11 days ago with the "promise" haha that I would learn in 48-72 hours the arrival day. Lasership site has no information. Not sure where the package is (includes other items) but I'll be darned if I'm paying for it. Shame on you, Nordstrom!
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
4
Color:
BLANCHED ALMOND
Verified purchase
kmg58
9found this helpful
Nov 3, 2025

Not for short people at all!

So bummed that these did not work out for me as they looked so cute on the model. I'm 5'4" and the length is below my ankles and the leg width at the bottom makes me look like a clown. Sadly, these will have to go back.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
18 (similar to 14W)
Usual size:
18 (similar to 14W)
Color:
Blue
Verified purchase
Penny321
Body shape:
Same width through shoulder, hips and waist
9found this helpful
July 21, 2026

Comfy and cute, but length was not right for me

I’m 5’1” and I ordered a 6P and it fits great in the hips and thighs. However the length did not hit me the way it did for the model in the picture. It hit below my ankles at an awkward length.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
6
Color:
BLUE
Verified purchase
Lils08
4found this helpful
Oct 4, 2025

Cute, but fit was off for me

I’m small and usually wear a 25 or 26 in pants. I ordered a 0 and I’d say it fits more like a 2+. The wash was nice and I like the front pocket detail, but the backside did nothing for me and the fact it was too big for me just made it less flattering. I’d say size down… I’ll probably return.
Fit: Large
Small
True to size
Large
Color:
BLUE
Verified purchase
LaurenB86
Height:
5’6”
Weight:
105 lb.
4found this helpful
July 23, 2026

Love them - so cute

These jeans are super cute, and I'm excited to wear them! The denim has a nice mid-weight feel — not too heavy, but substantial enough that they don't feel flimsy. The high waist sits just below my belly button, which I found comfortable. I wear Wit & Wisdom jeans almost exclusively, so I'm very familiar with their sizing. Compared to the Sawyer and Gemma styles, these run slightly larger. I ended up sizing down one size, and the fit is much better.
Fit: Runs slightly large
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased:
10
Color:
BLUE
Verified purchase
BayAreaGirl74
Body shape:
Waist narrower than shoulders and hips
3found this helpful

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