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Auth. Nordic vs Jaded vs Meridian vs. Auth. Nile
I bought the 4 colors of “Meridian”, “Jaded” and “authentic Nordic” and “Authentic Nile” to compare. I have a short waist so the hip fit needs to be very comfortable. Here’s my notes to go with my image of side by side color comparisons:
1. Authentic Nordic: 3051872 : made in Mexico; 92%cotton/7%polyester/1% spandex ; about same weight as “Jaded” color (winter weight), but stiffer/denser and somewhat scratchy (maybe with that much cotton it needs to be broken in?). Darker navy color consistent shading. These feel the tightest of the 3 colors, but if I want something this tight I would want more stretch, which is why I want “relaxed fit” instead of tight.
2. Jaded: 3054036 : made in Eqypt; 75% cotton/24% polyester/1% spandex; heavier,denser,stiffer, darker/navy (with fading effect on wearing areas) fabric than “Meridian” color....winter weight.
3. Meridian: 3051833 : made in Egypt; 82% cotton, 17% polyester, 1% spandex; soft touch, medium-bright color (consistent shading), stretchy, lighter weight fabric.
4.”Authentic Nile” : 3051842 : made in Mexico; 92%cotton/7%polyester/1%spandex
The “Authentic Nile” jeans had some more comfortable features over the other 3 :
-very soft, mid weight, substantial fabric
-more generous seat/thigh for a true “relaxed” fit
-more generous sizing in lower leg also
The medium blue color is garment dyed now....my jeans from 2 years ago were not.....so it has a richer blue than the “Meridian”, and even the “Faded”.
But the “Authentic Nile” is also 30% more expensive than the other 3.
