I wanted a pair of jeans that were dressier than my usual wide leg/loose jeans but weren't skinny jeans, and these fit the bill. The coated material elevates the jean so it can look a little dressier and put together, but you can also wear them with just a black sweater or tee for a casual look. The rise is a little below my belly button, though, so I wouldn't wear these with a crop top. I did find them to run a little big at the waist (truly 26" but I took a 25 in these and they fit perfectly--not too tight or loose). Would definitely buy these in another coated color!
