Does the Reformation Cynthia High-Rise Straight Run Big or Small?

Q: Does the Reformation Cynthia High-Rise Straight run big or small?

Runs Small. Size up in rigid non-stretch Cynthia; TTS only if you want painted-on hug Reformation Cynthia High-Rise Straight is a rigid, non-stretch jean designed to hug waist, hip, and thigh. Many shoppers and retailers advise sizing up for a wearable straight; stay TTS only if you want a vintage painted-on hug. Mixed TTS vs size-up camps keep confidence Partial.

Runs Small Size up in rigid non-stretch Cynthia; TTS only if you want painted-on hug

Partial · see methodology

Runs smallTrue to sizeRuns big

Length often runs short vs street size (offset +1 US).

What size should you buy?

Your usual size (wxL)

Suggestion uses this line’s fit offset (+1 size steps). Cut/fit notes matter as much as the label — check returns.

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Fit notes: Rigid non-stretch — fitted waist/hip/thigh before straight leg
Stretch: Zero stretch vintage-style denim
Rise: high
Size system: wxL

Summary

Reformation Cynthia High-Rise Straight is a rigid, non-stretch jean designed to hug waist, hip, and thigh. Many shoppers and retailers advise sizing up for a wearable straight; stay TTS only if you want a vintage painted-on hug. Mixed TTS vs size-up camps keep confidence Partial.

Sources: Shopbop Cynthia (runs small; size up) · PureWow Abby vs Cynthia (Cynthia very fitted — strongly urge size up) · Reformation Cynthia product (fitted waist/hip; zero stretch) · Last reviewed: 2026-08-12 · methodology

Size ladder

Reference ladder for convert logic — not a full brand body chart. The table is crawlable; the interactive tool above applies this line’s offset.

Waist (W)	Step
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29	1
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38	8

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Does the Cynthia High-Rise Straight run big or small?

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