Maven Slim in No Fade Black Denim

I own 6 different pairs of work pants and overalls from dovetail ranging in size 12 - 18 depending on the pant (and obviously my own weight issues at the time) and these are hands down my new favorites. I have wide hips but skinny calves and never liked the excess fabric around my ankles like I had with the Maven Slims or overalls in the past and often asked if a skinnier leg pant would ever be released.

While this isn't a skinny jean, the fact that it is a little stretchier allows me to order a size down (which is closer to my regular jean size) and have a more fitted look. I got two pairs, one in 14 & 16 since my weight does fluctuate a lot. I wish I had waited a little longer to take advantage of the sale but I'm glad I was able to snag the pairs I did before they sold out. I generally wear either black leggings or black skinny jeans in my regular day to day so this pant was easy to add to my overall wardrobe. I opted for longer inseams then I needed for both my pairs, I am only 5'1" , but wanted to be able to roll up the cuffs.

The no-fade black color of these work pants is great!

The only complaint I have is that there is waaay more gapping in the back than the original black maven slims.

Also, I ordered the same 32 inch inseam and it’s at least 2 inches longer, which means I have to roll them up. This isn’t a problem for me but something to note in the future!

These pants are great. The material is fairly heavy and thick but also somehow stretchy as heck. Obviously can’t speak to their longevity yet, but they seem like they’ll take a while to wear out. For fit reference I’m 5’10”, waist 29”, hips 41”, and I ordered an 8/34. The hips and calves (I have small calves and wider hips) fit perfectly without being too tight, and so far after two days of wear they are holding their shape and not getting sagged out. The waist is just slightly loose on me but perfect with a belt. They don’t ride up and kill my crotch when I’m sitting down or crouching, and with the belt on I’m not worried about mooning anyone either. The rise comes to about two inches below my navel, and the 34” inseam option means these pants are (for once!) truly long enough. For ages I have been dreaming of a sturdy version of stretchy black jeans that I can wear daily for work and scrambling around—I think these are it.

Amazed at how comfortable they are and how well they fit!! The fabric is delicious! Didn’t know how comfortable a bomber work pant could be!! I look forward to putting them thru the paces and see how they hold up.

the small changes of cut and features from the other Maven Slims I have are either things I'm neutral about (larger phone pocket) or not changes I want (slight boot cut should be a different style not a change to this style)

glad for the color, but not particularly excited about the fabric, I like my powerstretch Mavens better

Also, wtf with the smaller size range? Not cool. I'm tall and my friend who wanted a pair is fat. Size range is one of the good things about Dovetail that I have told people in the past, don't fuck that up.