If you clicked on this post then you are probably like me, hearing so much about Good American Jeans and wondering if they are worth all the hype or not. Are they just popular because Khloe Kardashian made them? Did she actually make them or just slap her name on them? Are all the influencers saying they’re amazing just because they’re getting paid to? I asked myself these same questions, so I decided to finally find out for myself. Let’s get into my honest opinion in this Good American Jeans review!
What’s the Good American Jeans Hype?
If you’re wondering how the brand got so popular, here’s a little background. Well first, it’s a Kardashian, but also, Good American Jeans is one of the few denim brands that focus on body positivity and have body-inclusive sizing, meaning that no matter your size and whether you’re short, tall, slim, or curvy, you can find a pair of jeans for you.
They have a wide size range, ranging from 00-32! People love that with this inclusive range of denim, women of all shapes can find a great pair of jeans.
Despite the wide range of sizes, this brand promises a gap-proof waistband (curvy girls rejoice) for that perfect fit, creating a cult following around Good American denim. (They earned 1 million on launch day – wow!)
Fun fact: A lot of people don’t know this, but Khloé Kardashian is not the only founder. She co-founded the brand with Emma Grede, a marketing agency owner who later got into business with Kris Jenner and ultimately, Khloe Kardashian as well. So if you’re wondering who owns Good American, it’s not just the brainchild of Khloe Kardashian.
The Ordering Process
On the website, you can see all types of women modeling the jeans (not just Khloe’s sisters) and you can also see what the jeans look like on women of different sizes (which is pretty cool).
I was also impressed by the website because there’s so much info, tips, and different jeans styles. You have the typical “Khloe” jean style, trendy and distressed, but then you have classic styles as well.
I ordered the classic Good Straight in a size 4.
First Impressions
When I opened the package, the first thing I felt was underwhelmed. I don’t know about you, but I consider the jeans to be on the pricier side, starting at $99 and going up to $215+. Also, it’s worth noting that when I opened up the package the jeans reeked of chlorine.
All in all, they looked just like normal jeans. (I mean, everyone acts like they’re magic, so I wasn’t quite sure what I was expecting.)
Plus, they looked tiny. I got a size 4 (I wear a 2-4, or 26, depending on the brand) and I really thought they weren’t going to fit.
Good American Jeans Review
Though they looked small enough to fit a child, they have exceptional stretch, and I was able to get them over my body. (Praises be!)
I may have been underwhelmed at first, but I loved them more and more the longer I wore them. They’re stretchy jeans and the comfort level is unmatched. (Perhaps tied with my Madewell jeans!)
Sitting down wasn’t an issue and I could actually see myself wearing these to travel. They have a classic style of rigid jeans, but feel a lot more comfortable.
And bonus, they’ve got great lifting capabilities! The jeans seem to lift up my bottom and make it look rounder all at the same time.
This pair has a good waist too; they curve around my butt without any gaps in the back of my waist. I’m a fan of the high waist and these seem to hug me in all the right places.
One of my favorite things I love about these jeans is that they fit over my boots well. I love wearing boots under my jeans during fall and winter and these jeans didn’t move or get stuck awkwardly!
Are Good American Jeans Worth It?
They’re not magic jeans (because those don’t exist), but they are really, really good jeans. They feel like high quality and not only are they comfortable jeans, but they’re stretchy, classic, chic, and make your butt look good. I mean, what else could you want?
So let’s get to the only thing that makes everyone hesitate: the price point.
At the time, my jeans were only $99 and now, the Good Straight line has increased drastically (though hasn’t everything else?).
The jeans I got have both style and comfort and I can see myself wearing them for a long time, even more than some of my other jeans because they are more comfortable.
So, if you’re on the fence, it’s worth giving these a try because they are a top contender in my wardrobe!
At the end of the day, it’s a better use of your money to have 1 pair that you love than 5+ pairs that are just okay.
The Most Popular Good American Jeans
When jeans shopping, it’s important to find the best ones for your body type. Straight jeans are universally flattering, but there are a bunch of different styles for you.
Not surprisingly, the Always Fits collection is their best seller! The Good American always fits jeans promise to – get this – always fit, with no waist gaps and the right amount of stretch.
The Good Legs line is in this collection, and they have everything from a high waisted style to the skinny jean style.
The Good American Jeans Are Good
Unsurprisingly, Good American has branched out to a full range of clothes – with new arrivals ranging from baggy jeans (for Gen Z) to wide-leg jeans to animal print dresses to even coats.
If you want to give a pair of Good American jeans a try, then the Always Fit Good Straight Line is a great pair to try.
All in all, yes, it’s true, Good American jeans do make a good pair of jeans. However, they’re not the only options out there! Interested in giving different brands a try? Up Next: Finding the Perfect Jeans: A Comprehensive Everlane vs Madewell Jeans Review
I enjoyed your review and might have to consider checking out this line. What i REALLY want to know is, where did you get those amazing boots?? Wow!
Aw thanks, Andrea! And they are from H&M last season. That’s why I couldn’t link them. I just found some similar pairs here and here though!
What about the shirt? So cute. Source?
I’ll update the post with outfit deets, but the denim shirt is old and from Tjmaxx. Thanks for reading!
Ugh, I ordered and sizing was totally off. My exchange size never arrived and Good American CS said because I didn’t contact them within 5 days of delivery date, they won’t do anything about the missing order. This was during the time when FedEx tracking was lagging and FedEx CS told me to wait a few days before filing a claim. So, order at your own risk. I’ve never dealt with such a dismissive company before.
Oh no! I’m really sorry that was your experience. I can’t believe they wouldn’t have better customer service!
I had to leave a comment to see if your review would match my thoughts on them. And of course, I wonder if after owning and wearing the jeans more than one time your review would change? I have 2 pairs of Good American that I purchased a couple of months ago. I spent about $325 on both together. I bought them after trying on a ton of jeans at Nordstrom-I just loved how they looked and felt! I got them home, wore them and the first wear was fine. I didn’t wash them and wore them a second time (I typically don’t wash my clothes after every wearing) and they started to be too stretchy and sag in the crotch. So, I figured I’d wash them and they’d come back into shape. I washed them on cold and hung them to dry-I do this with all my clothes to get long wear-time out of them. They both were still too loose and sagged in the crotch. I got them wet and lightly dried them. They were great when I put them on then after about an hour they stretched way out and sagged in the crotch worse than before! UGH!! I cannot tell you how annoying this is! Today I actually tried wearing a belt with a pair, and it was super awkward because they’re high-waisted jeans, and the belt makes me look like my stomach stuck out and they still drooped, but not as badly. I’m taking them back. 🙁
Oh no! So sorry to hear you didn’t have a great experience with them after all, Renee. I’ve worn them many times since my initial review and I still love the way they look and feel. I hope you get your money back!
Hey, girl, if you didn’t take them back already, can you tell me what the fabric percentages are? I see on their website there are a variety of different combinations and I want to stay away from something that behaved the way yours did. Thanks!
Try Paige jeans at Nords! They are pricey, 209.00. I got mine at goodwill for 12$! ?❤
Hi,
Sorry I’m writing from Australia and wondering exactly which “Good Straight” pair you ordered as there seems to be so many different ones but love the ones you are wearing? Thanks in advance 😊
I ordered the plain Good Straight ones as listed, but they do seem to have changed the links!
I just placed an order and was very disappointed to find out my “Good American ” jeans aren’t American at all. I feel duped already and I haven’t even received my order yet. If a company is deceptive, misleading an unscrupulous with their company name how can they stand behind their products. I choose to support American Business and products made in the USA and feel very disappointed and deceived. I will probably return my order because I can support a Company that knowingly deceiveds its customers.
When I was reviewing the jeans, they did start out by manufacturing in Los Angeles. I agree that it can be misleading that now their products are not being made there anymore, though this change was announced and is now marked on their new clothing tags.
I had decided to give myself a gift! The gift of a pair of Good American jeans! I figured it was earned. I accomplished the goal of getting on top of some of the stresses our household has experienced. We (Husband and I) worked hard to get things under control with the diagnosis of my MS, the struggles with covid, taking advantage of our mortgage forbearance (bad idea) and everything else life throws at you! We went down to a one income household, so my husband has taken on that challenge like a rockstar! But I planned on being selfish and getting the jeans instead of him even though he probably deserves them more lol.
I have always loved Khloe. I have always thought she was the most down to earth of the K girls (no offense) -I adore them all. I do not always get to catch up but when I have some free time, I will admit that I check in with the Kardashian’s.
Imagine my excitement to go online and find the Good American jeans that I have waited patiently for! However…I only find that this brand is truly not meant for my family or other families like mine. We are a normal military family. Working on our last child in the house before he leaves the nest, he is 16….we are getting close:-)
We work hard, we enjoy our family time and do the best we can day to day like most other families. I would say most others are more like us than a Kardashian for sure. That is why it is so disappointing that the brand/pricing is meant for those that would not think twice spending $190.00 for a pair of jeans. That is not the basic, hardworking, middle-class society. Maybe some, maybe the younger generation, but not for the financially aware like us. Old enough to make attempts at good decisions but young enough to enjoy looking incredibly hot in those jeans! This was not what I expected. The shoes of course cost a car payment for most couples. How did that make sense to me in my 20’s?
I have seen an interview with Khloe about her brand and I thought that one of the selling points were the brand pricing, for the many AND the open mindedness of appreciating different women of different sizes. I must have severely misunderstood that statement.
I do applaud Good American/Khloe for supporting the beautiful differences in sizes of all women. That is amazing, which is another reason I wanted to support the brand but clearly my support is not needed. My impression was that the market for this brand was middle class people who loved the feel and acceptance of all of our curves. Which I assume is true, as long as you make enough money to pay for those appealing features.
I would never walk into drill at the Armory and talk to the other military wives (especially the younger ones) about where I bought the Jeans I am wearing if I had to spent $150.00 plus to get them. Or go to my MS meeting proudly displaying something every woman would love to be wearing knowing they would just have to skip a med payment that month to get the look.
I think that the down to earth impression I had of Khloe has been clouded just because I have always thought she is so cute and fun on the show. Her touch on the public is linked to the wealthy. That is totally fine. She has worked hard to get where she is. I respect that but I won’t pretend that her affordable is the same affordable as mine or many like me. I wish the best to everyone but for me, for now, I will just keep the Good American on the Bucket List!
I own several pairs of Good American jeans that I’ve purchased at luxury discount retailers like The Outnet! And Saks has amazing sales where you can find quality brands at 50-80% off. Don’t count them as a Bucket List item so prematurely!
Hey, thanks so much for your review 🙂 I’m an overseas purchaser who is so confused by the sizing! I have measured myself and am coming up as a size 4 but in another American brand of clothing, I’m a size 10! I think I read you’re a size 4 so in other brands in the US, are you a size 10?! Thanks