The Ginger has been the quiet centerpiece of my fall rotation for six months. I bought it reluctantly — I’d sworn off flares after a bad 2022 experience with Mother — and it changed my mind.
7 For All Mankind flare jeans come in several cuts now (Ginger, Dojo, Tailorless Jen, the vintage A Pocket flare), but when most people search for the brand’s flare, they mean the Ginger. I own a pair in the Moreno wash, size 28, bought last October for $218. What follows is what I’ve learned wearing them through three seasons, three washes, and one unfortunate red wine spill. This review sits inside our broader Brand Guides pillar, and if you want the full brand context, our 7 for All Mankind Jeans overview covers every cut in the lineup.
The fit at 5’6″, size 28, 140 pounds
I’m 5’6″, 140 pounds, with a 29-inch waist at the natural indent and a 40-inch hip — standard pear shape. I ordered size 28 in the Ginger and the fit was snug out of the box through the waist and hip, with enough give across the thigh to sit comfortably by hour two. The rise measures 10 inches front, which hits just below my belly button — high enough to stay put when I sit, not so high it reads ’70s-era.
The flare starts at the knee, which is the detail that makes or breaks this silhouette on my frame. Flares that open higher up (from the mid-thigh) widen the leg in a way that makes me look shorter. The Ginger keeps the line narrow through the thigh and kicks out cleanly from the kneecap down, which balances my hip-heavy proportions instead of amplifying them.
Fabric and construction
The Ginger uses a 98/2 cotton-elastane blend at roughly 11 ounces. Heavier than most stretch denim in the premium tier — Mother’s Weekender feels like 9.5 ounces by comparison — and you notice the difference in how the flare hangs. A lightweight flare collapses inward on the walk; the Ginger’s weight keeps the hem falling cleanly over my shoe.
Three washes in (cold water, inside out, hung dry) the fabric has softened noticeably at the waistband and the indigo has held about 85 percent of its original saturation. The back pocket stitching is holding up. The rivet at the coin pocket is seating correctly — I mention this because 7FAM has historically had rivet-pop issues on some cuts, and the Ginger isn’t one of them.
Hem length and what to do about it
The Ginger comes in a 34-inch inseam, which at 5’6″ means I had to decide: hem, or wear with a higher shoe. I chose to wear them with a 2-inch block heel, which puts the hem about a quarter-inch off the floor — the sweet spot for a flare. If you’re under 5’5″ you will almost certainly need to hem, and a flare hem is not a standard $15 tailor job. A proper flare hem preserves the original shape, which means a good tailor charges $30–$45. Worth it. Do not let someone just chop-and-stitch.
If you’re 5’9″+ the inseam will be ankle-length, which looks wrong on a flare. Consider the long version if it’s still in production, or the Dojo which runs longer.
How the Ginger compares to other flares
I’ve worn the Mother Weekender, the Frame Le High Flare, the Citizens of Humanity Emannuelle, and the AGOLDE Relaxed Boot. The Ginger sits closest to the Frame Le High Flare in structure and shape — both are heavier fabrics with a defined kick. The Mother Weekender is looser everywhere, more of a relaxed bootcut with a fray hem. The Citizens Emannuelle is the most dramatic flare of the group, closer to a ’70s silhouette. The AGOLDE Relaxed Boot is cotton non-stretch and stiffer to break in but holds shape longest over time.
The Ginger’s strength over Frame’s Le High Flare: the 7FAM rise is more forgiving at the waistband, and the price is typically $20–$40 lower. The Le High Flare’s strength: it runs slightly narrower through the knee-to-hem transition, which some people prefer.
Side by side on my dressing-room floor, the laid-flat measurements tell the comparison clearly. My Ginger size 28 measures 14.25 inches across the waistband, 21 inches across the hip, 23 inches at the thigh seam, and 18 inches across the hem opening — a 2.25-inch kick from knee to hem. My Frame Le High Flare size 28 measures 13.75 inches across the waistband, 20.5 inches across the hip, 22.25 inches at the thigh, and 17 inches at the hem opening. The Frame is the trimmer pair on paper. The Mother Weekender, by contrast, measures 14.5 inches at the waist, 21.5 at the hip, 23.5 at the thigh, and 19 inches at the hem — a softer, more relaxed flare. If you’ve worn one of these and want to predict the others, those numbers are more useful than any review paragraph. The Ginger sits in the middle of the three, which is part of why it works for the widest range of bodies.
Honest negatives
Three things I’d change. First, the front rise runs slightly asymmetric out of the box on my pair — the right side sits about a quarter-inch higher than the left, which I notice when I tuck. That’s a QC issue that shouldn’t happen at $218. Second, the back yoke seam pulls a tiny bit at the hip on my fit, suggesting the pattern could run a half-inch deeper in the seat for a pear shape. Third, the belt loops are thin — I broke one trying to pull them up quickly in a dressing room, which is a design choice I don’t love at this price point.
Also worth noting: 7FAM quality has been inconsistent over the last five years, post-acquisition. My older 7FAM pairs from 2016 feel sturdier than the Ginger, subjectively. Plenty of reviewers on the brand’s own site echo this.
Styling notes from six months of wear
The Ginger works with more tops than I expected. A fitted ribbed tank tucks in cleanly. A boxy T-shirt half-tucks. A cropped blazer lands at the narrowest part of the rise, which balances the flare at the bottom. What doesn’t work: baggy sweaters past the hip — they kill the silhouette by hiding the waist-to-hip ratio that makes the flare read intentional.
Footwear-wise, 2-inch+ block heels are the move. A flat ballet or sneaker with this inseam makes the flare pool at the ankle. If you want to wear flares with sneakers, get a shorter inseam — our Cropped Alexa 7 for All Mankind review covers a better option for sneaker wear.
Where to buy
Full retail at 7forallmankind.com or Nordstrom. Resale is where the Ginger shows up often — it’s a popular enough cut that Poshmark and The RealReal carry consistent inventory. Check 7 For All Mankind Ginger 28 on Poshmark for current listings, or Shop on ShareASale for new. Amazon has occasional inventory from third-party sellers — verify authenticity before buying there: 7 For All Mankind Ginger Flare Jeans on Amazon.
The verdict
The 7 For All Mankind Ginger is the flare I’d recommend to someone who hasn’t worn a flare since the early 2000s and is nervous about looking costumey. The cut is restrained, the fabric is substantial, and the wash options are adult. At $218 full retail, fair. At $140–$160 on Poshmark, a genuine steal. Skip it if you’re under 5’4″ and don’t want to deal with a flare hem, or if you want the dramatic swing of a ’70s-style bell. For everyone else, this earns a spot in the rotation. My Gingers have been worn roughly 40 times in six months and I’ll wear them 40 more before the next wash.
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FAQ
Do 7 For All Mankind flare jeans run true to size?
Yes, with one caveat: the waist runs true but the hip sits slightly roomier than the waistband suggests. I’m a true 28 in Citizens of Humanity and a 28 in the Ginger fit identically at the waist.
Are the Ginger and the Dojo the same?
No. The Dojo is a wider-leg flare with a fuller kick and longer inseam, a more dramatic silhouette. The Ginger is the slim-flare. If you want the true ’70s shape, go Dojo. If you want a modern flare, go Ginger.
How do you hem flare jeans without ruining them?
Find a tailor who does “original hem” work — they cut fabric from higher up the leg, remove the excess, then reattach the original factory-finished hem. Preserves the fade line and the stitching weight. Costs $30–$45. Never let a general-purpose tailor just chop and restitch.
Do 7FAM flare jeans look good with flats?
Only if the inseam is hemmed to the exact right length for your flat. A full-length 34-inch inseam will pool. If you plan to wear flares with flats, hem to within a quarter-inch of the floor in your flat shoes specifically.
How often should you wash 7 For All Mankind flare jeans?
Every 8–10 wears is plenty. Cold water, inside out, hung dry. Avoid the dryer entirely — it shortens the life of the stretch fibers, which is the fastest way to kill a flare’s shape.
