What is Sizing in Paige Jeans Like? A Complete Guide

Right, so I'm going to be completely honest with you here – Paige jeans sizing is a bit of a mixed bag, and I've had my fair share of changing room frustrations with this brand!

The general consensus: Most Paige jeans run true to size, but (and it's a big but), this varies quite a bit depending on the specific style you're after.

What Makes Paige Sizing Tricky

Here's what I've learnt from years of trying on Paige jeans:

The Transcend Fabric Factor

Most Paige jeans now use their signature "Transcend" fabric, which is stretchy and moulds to your body. It's lovely and comfortable, but it means sizing can feel different from traditional denim. The fabric has good recovery too, so unlike some jeans that go baggy by lunchtime, these actually hold their shape.

Body Shape Matters Hugely

This is where I've seen the most variation:

• Narrow hips? You'll likely be fine with your usual size

• Curvier hips or fuller bottom? You might need to size up – Paige runs notoriously narrow through the hips

• Straight figure? You could even size down for a more tailored look

Style-Specific Quirks

Here's where it gets specific (and this has saved me countless returns):

Styles that run larger:

• Anessa Wide-Leg – Definitely size down. I made the mistake of ordering my usual size and they were swimming on me

• Mayslie Straight – Runs large, size down

True to size styles:

• Hoxton Skinny – Pretty reliable, though they're snug on the waist initially

• Verdugo – True to size, though some people size up for comfort

• Skyline – Consistently true to size

Styles that can run small:

• Laurel Canyon – Particularly in darker washes, these can be tight initially

• Anything in a dark wash or coated finish tends to run a bit smaller

My Personal Experience

I'm consistently a 29 in most premium denim (AG, Frame, Citizens), and I take a 29 in Paige too. But here's the thing – when I first tried on the Hoxton in a dark wash, they were properly tight around the waist. I nearly sized up, but a friend who works in denim told me to persevere. She was right – after a few wears, they moulded to my body perfectly. That said, I did size up to a 30 in the Anessa wide-leg and they're spot on.

Top Tips for Getting Your Size Right

• Measure your actual waist – Not where you usually wear jeans, but your natural waist. Paige's mid and high-rise styles sit properly at your waist, which can be 2-3 inches smaller than your hip measurement.

• Check the stretch content – Styles with higher elastane (3-5%) will give more than those with minimal stretch (1-2%).

• Read the reviews – If you're shopping at Nordstrom or Net-a-Porter, the reviews usually specify if a particular wash runs differently.

• When in doubt, order two sizes – Wear them around the house for a few hours (with tags on!) and see how they feel. If they're sliding around or you feel like you need to pull them up, size down.

Where to Try/Buy in the UK

Department stores:

• Selfridges (they have a brilliant Denim Lab where staff can help with sizing)

• Harrods

• Liberty London

Online with good returns:

• Net-a-Porter – Excellent returns policy and detailed sizing info

• Matches Fashion

• Nordstrom (ships to UK)

The Bottom Line

The key with Paige is that once you've found your size in one style, you'll have a good baseline – but always check reviews for the specific wash and cut you're after. Trust me, it's worth the effort because when Paige jeans fit right, they're absolutely brilliant.

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