Judy Blue Button Fly Destroy Straight Jeans

A button fly is a small change that alters the whole character of a pair of jeans. It sits flatter than a zip, it gives the front a row of visible detail, and it carries a bit of heritage denim feeling that a zip never quite manages. Judy Blue puts that closure on a straight leg and adds distressing, which is where the modern half of the equation comes in.

Material composition is 94% cotton, 5% polyester, 1% spandex, so these are cotton first with just enough give to be comfortable through a long day. Stretch is moderate: they mould to you a little, then hold. Features are washed, pocketed and raw hem, so the ankle is cut unfinished and frays gently over time, and the wash gives the denim a lived in look straight out of the bag rather than after a year of wear. Inseam is 32.5 inches across every size, which is a genuinely full length, so expect these to reach the floor unless you are tall or wearing a heel. Rise runs from 10 inches at 0/24 up to 13.5 inches at 24W. Sizing goes 0/24 through 24W in a dark wash.

The description on the tin is right: a simple tee or a cozy sweater is all these need. Straight leg denim is the most agreeable shape there is, and the distressing means the jeans bring their own texture, so everything else can stay plain. A white tee tucked in with sneakers is the everyday version. A chunky knit and boots is the cold weather one. Because the inseam is long, these look particularly good cuffed once at the ankle to show the raw hem, or worn full length over a boot. Dark wash keeps them dressier than a light one, so a blazer over the top still works.

Why you will love it

• Button fly closure for a unique twist on a classic
• Distressed detailing for a trendy, lived in look
• Timeless straight leg silhouette
• Features: Washed, Pocketed, Raw Hem
• Stretch: Moderate stretch
• Material composition: 94% cotton, 5% polyester, 1% spandex
• Full size range from 0/24 through 24W

Care

• Machine wash cold
• Tumble dry low