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High Waist Barely Barrel Jeans

Wit & Wisdom

Current Price $88.00
Color: Blanched Almond
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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
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  • Our fit experts say this runs large; if between sizes, order one size down.
  • 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 "Ab-solution" jeans, which offer slimming, shaping and lifting in all the right places.

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Most helpful positive review

Feb 6, 2026
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I loved the jeans and they were very well made. I had been ill and purchased my regular size. The jeans dropped to the floor. I would have reordered, but they didn’t have my size.
jennifer79
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Most helpful critical review

Feb 12, 2026
Wrong Item Twice
I ordered the navy denim jeans twice, and both times received an item that was not this style. They had zigzag stitching on the legs. I ordered a different version of these, and got distressed jeans. Really wanted to try these out. Had to return all of them. Very disappointed.
NorCalSal
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DeannaD
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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.
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Penny321
Body shape: Same width through shoulder, hips and waist
Verified purchase
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.
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Size purchased: 18 (similar to 14W)
Usual size: 18 (similar to 14W)
Color: Blue
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LaurenB86
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 105 lb.
Verified purchase
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
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Color: BLUE
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NorCalSal
Body shape: Same width through shoulder, hips and waist
Height: 5'4"
Verified purchase
Feb 12, 2026
Wrong Item Twice
I ordered the navy denim jeans twice, and both times received an item that was not this style. They had zigzag stitching on the legs. I ordered a different version of these, and got distressed jeans. Really wanted to try these out. Had to return all of them. Very disappointed.
Fit: True to size
Small
True to size
Large
Size purchased: 8P
Usual size: 10P
Color: BLUE
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Doogiesmom
Body shape: Waist narrower than shoulders and hips
Height: 5'4"
Weight: 128 lb.
Verified purchase
Jan 23, 2026
Super Cute but Sizing Off
Love the style of this jean but the legs are super baggy & inseam too short for me. Bummer because they could be ideal if the sizing was improved.
Fit: Runs slightly large
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Size purchased: 6
Usual size: 6
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S11n5hine
Height: 5’1”
Weight: 150 lb.
Verified purchase
Jan 19, 2026
Inseam too short
I really love the style of these jeans the only issue the inseam is too short, especially for a high waisted pant.
Fit: Runs slightly small
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Size purchased: 8
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