Your Complete Guide to Rag & Bone Jeans Sizing — Plus the Best Denim Alternatives to Know Now

Rag & Bone has earned its place as one of those rare labels that straddles the line between New York cool and London tailoring precision — and nowhere is that duality more evident than in their denim. The brand's jeans, whether a sleek slim cut or a vintage-inspired rag and bone flare jean, are constructed with an almost obsessive attention to fit. Which is exactly why so many women find themselves pausing before sizing up or down.

Here's what you need to know: Rag & Bone jeans run true to size in most cuts, but fit snugly through the hip and thigh. If you're between sizes, the general insider consensus is to size up — their rigid, selvedge-influenced denim has minimal stretch and will soften and mould over time, but it won't give much on day one. Their fit guide uses standard US sizing (24–32), which maps directly to waist measurements in inches. If you typically wear a 27 in another premium denim brand, a 27 in Rag & Bone should work — though for their more structured cuts, a 28 is often more comfortable.

For their stretch-infused styles (anything labelled "performance" or "comfort"), you can confidently stay in your usual size. The rag and bone flare jeans, a perennial favourite, tend to run slightly slim through the knee before flaring — so if you carry more volume in the thigh, size up one. Paired with a rag and bone blouse or a crisp white tee, those flares are the kind of outfit you build an entire wardrobe around.

When Your Size Isn't Available — The Best Alternatives in Designer Denim

Rag & Bone's denim sells out fast in the most popular sizes. If you can't find your fit, or simply want to explore what else the world of premium denim has to offer, there are a handful of labels that match — and in some cases, exceed — that same standard of construction and wearability. At Lola Dré, we carry the best of them.

AGOLDE is perhaps the closest spiritual sibling to Rag & Bone in the premium denim world. Both labels prioritise clean, unfussy silhouettes over trend-driven details. AGOLDE's sizing also runs true to size, making them an easy transition if you already know your Rag & Bone number. Their 90's straight cut and kick bootcut styles offer that same lived-in, elevated quality — the kind of denim that looks just as considered with rag and bone suede boots as it does with a simple sandal.

Beyond AGOLDE, MOTHER Denim and Citizens of Humanity round out the triumvirate of labels worth knowing in this space. MOTHER runs slightly generous (size down one if you're between sizes), while Citizens of Humanity aligns closely with standard US sizing and offers exceptional stretch recovery — ideal if you've found Rag & Bone's rigid cuts a touch unforgiving.

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A Few Final Styling Notes

Whether you're committing to Rag & Bone or branching into something new, the way you style your denim matters as much as the fit. A well-cut straight jean worn with a rag and bone blouse — something in silk or a softly structured cotton — immediately elevates the look beyond casual. Add a rag and bone crossbody and you have an outfit that works from a morning meeting to an evening aperitivo without a single change.

For cooler months, rag and bone black boots (particularly their Chelsea or ankle silhouettes) tuck neatly into slim cuts or sit just at the hem of a straight leg. Their suede iterations bring an added layer of texture that works beautifully against raw-hem or cropped denim styles.

The bottom line? Great denim is an investment — in craft, in longevity, and in how you feel wearing it. At Lola Dré, we've done the curation work so you don't have to.

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