These Jeans Feel Like Sweatpants, but They’re Hiding a Major Secret (OK, It’s Cashmere!)

Fast Facts

• Styles: 4
• Sizes: 23-34 (including 30” inseam, 33” inseam and petite)
• Fabric: 93 percent cotton, 5.5 percent cashmere, 1.5 percent elastane
• Care: Machine wash cold inside out with like colors. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low.
• Price: $248-$268

The Material

When it comes to a cashmere denim crossover, a little goes a long way. While cotton is still the predominant fabric of this collection, there’s 5.5 percent woven cashmere spun directly into the denim material, creating an ultra-soft feel that prioritizes comfort without compromising on style or care. (When laundry day rolls around, simply pop them into the washing machine on cold—no dry cleaning required.)

The end result is a wardrobe workhorse you’ll actually enjoy slipping on: They bend, they move but they still have enough structure to smooth and lift—all without digging into your midsection or sagging over time.

The Feel

Now, this is where the magic happens. Reader, I wish you could feel through the phone (or desktop) to see just how soft these jeans truly are, especially compared to a more typical, rigid denim. Though the cashmere weave is a small piece of the fabric pie, it packs a major punch, imparting a cozy, microfleece-like feel that’s buttery smooth. If you’ve ever tried on a pair of the viral sweatpant jeans, these feel just like that (if not better). And rather than $200+ of screen-printed cotton terry, you get real pockets and an ultra-luxe cashmere blend—sold at a comparable price to boot.

When it came to style, the Annina in Pierre immediately spoke to me: a high-rise waist in a deep indigo wash with a vintage silhouette that strikes the perfect balance between a wide-leg and straight-leg look. Summed up in a word, these jeans are indisputably cool—and lucky for me, they go with just about anything.

On my average 5’6” frame, the inseam was a bit long, but that’s nothing a chunky sneaker or heeled boot couldn’t solve.

The Fit

Denim can be a fickle beast. The stretch-friendly options tend to sag after a few wears, and while the more rigid cotton blends hold their shape better over time, they typically feel stiff and constricting. More often than not, you’re swapping one evil for another. But this cashmere collection is different. Though I had my doubts, my wear test proved me wrong, confirming softness and structure can coexist without compromise.

Even after a long day at the office, there was minimal change in the overall fit, especially around the waistband and butt area. No saggy knees greeted me at home, nor did I feel the need to discreetly undo the top button to survive my end-of-day commute.