The Pull-on Jeans a Stylist Recommends to All Her Clients
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Updated on September 25, 2025
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I discovered thesejeanswhile shopping at Bloomingdale’s with a client in her 70s last year. She’s a lawyer who likes dressing modern, but she’s always had trouble finding easy-to-wear pieces that don’t scream “grandma.” Jeans in particular were a struggle because they’re either too high-rise, too low-rise, or would cut into her fuller midsection in a very uncomfortable way. We were browsing the racks and came across these. My first impression was that they had a modern cut — flare, bootcut — without sacrificing comfort. She tried them on and was instantly impressed. They didn’t suffocate her and actually looked quite nice. When she asked what the brand was and I replied “Frame,” she was even more elated. Here was a hot denim brand making something usually deemed unsexy: a pull-on jean.
As a stylist, Frame has always been a reliable denim brand for me over the years, so I was excited to see them expand into new territory. The Jet Set jeans nail something I haven’t seen in this category. They’re made from a high percentage of cotton (92 percent) and a small amount of elastane and polyester. (My best guess is that the polyester is in the stitching and not in the actual denim material.) Because of the high cotton percentage, these are stretchy but substantial. They allow a good amount of mobility and have the durability you’d normally look for in a good pair of jeans. They’re made to last and not stretch out even after lots of moving around or sitting (hence the name “Jetset”). That’s also why they look more like jeans than jeggings.
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The brand has also made very smart design choices. These come in a couple of neutral washes and are not distressed — a huge factor for me. As a wardrobe stylist with a focus on sustainability, I try to recommend only pieces that can be styled in a multitude of ways. Distressed usually doesn’t work in professional settings, so it’s a big no for me. The jeans also don’t have whiskering around the thighs or hips. This is another feature I stay away from. Whiskers draw attention to and widen those areas, which usually goes against my clients’ goals. The neutral washes make the jeans seem somewhat plain looking, but they’re incredibly versatile and flattering. My biggest issue with the jeans, though, that’s worth mentioning is their sizing. They come in three sizes (zero, one, and two) and accommodate only up to size 18, so they’re not the most inclusive.
Since first finding these, I’ve suggested them to multiple friends, neighbors, and, of course, many clients (eight to be exact). Most recently, a 30-something client of mine who’s an entrepreneur purchased them. She flies frequently from the East to West Coast, and she’s able to hop from her six-hour plane rides straight to work meetings seamlessly. They’re as comfortable asleggingsand about as put-together astrousers. She’s even told me that she traveled in these exact pants around Paris and the south of France and dressed them up on Christmas Eve with a blouse. That’s more than I can say for most pairs of jeans.
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