I bought the Pistola Bobbie Vintage Slim Straight at Anthropologie for $138 last fall, have worn them through ten washes, and the fit has settled in nicely. They are the budget premium-adjacent option in this category.
Pistola’s straight-leg lineup is anchored by the Bobbie Vintage Slim Straight ($138 to $158) and the Lennon Straight ($148 to $168). Both run mid-rise to high-rise depending on the cut. Both use cotton with a small percentage of elastane. Both sit roughly $50 to $90 below comparable AGOLDE Riley and Mother Hustler retail. The cut quality is good. The fabric is the trade-off. Pillar context is in the designer women’s denim guide.
Bobbie versus Lennon
The Bobbie Vintage Slim Straight is the slimmer cut: mid-rise, fitted through the thigh, true straight from the knee, ankle-length 28-inch inseam. The Lennon Straight is the cleaner cut: high-rise, slightly looser through the thigh, full-length 31 to 32-inch inseam. If you are coming from AGOLDE Riley, the Bobbie is the closer fit. If you are coming from Mother Hustler, the Lennon is the closer comp.
If you have worn the Pistola Cassie or the Pistola barrel, the Bobbie shares fabric DNA.
Real specs and fabric
The Bobbie sits at roughly 10 inches front rise, around 13 inches leg opening, and a 28-inch ankle-length inseam. The Lennon runs higher at 11 to 11.5 inches front rise with a 14 to 15-inch leg opening and a 31 to 32-inch inseam. Both use cotton with around 1 to 2 percent elastane.
I am 5’7″ and the Bobbie 28-inch inseam hits right at the ankle bone, which is the intended cropped read. The Lennon 32-inch hits at the floor with a flat shoe.
The fit reality
Pistola straight-leg cuts run true to size in the waist and through the hip. The 1 to 2 percent stretch keeps the cut clean through the day. Grading is more consistent than 7FAM and slightly less consistent than AGOLDE.
Honest negative: the Bobbie’s lighter fabric weight pills at the inner thigh by wash six. Same issue as the Pistola wide-leg cuts. Bag-laundering helps. If pilling is a deal-breaker, AGOLDE Riley is the better long-term buy at $188.
Compared to the dupes and the straight-leg field
At $138, the Bobbie sits at the entry of premium-adjacent straight leg. The Madewell Perfect Vintage Straight at $128 is the closest mid-tier dupe. The AGOLDE Riley at $188 is the premium step up: heavier non-stretch cotton, cropped silhouette. The Mother Hustler at $228 is the slouchier premium alternative. The Khaite Abigail at $458 is the luxury reference. The mass-market dupe is Old Navy Wow High-Waisted Straight at $35. Compare current Bobbie stock at Pistola Bobbie Straight Jeans on Amazon and Pistola Straight Leg Jeans on Amazon.
For broader category context, see the straight-leg jeans guide. If you are weighing the Bobbie against other Pistola cuts, also see the Pistola Wes Barrel and the Pistola petite review.
Outfits that actually work
First, fitted white button-down half-tucked, brown leather belt, ankle boot. The Bobbie standard. Second, cropped knit in cream, gold hoops, leather slide. Saturday morning. Third, fitted black turtleneck, structured blazer, square-toe boot. Office. Fourth, ribbed tank, leather Birkenstock Boston, structured tote. Walk-around weekend.
The Bobbie works with both sneakers and boots, which makes it the more versatile of the two cuts. The Lennon at full length is more boot-or-mule biased.
Wash and care reality
I cold-wash the Bobbie inside out and lay flat to dry. The lighter fabric handles wash without significant bleeding after the first cycle. The 1 to 2 percent elastane recovers cleanly overnight. The fabric softens noticeably after wash three and stabilizes around wash six. The pilling at the inner thigh sets in around wash six regardless of bag-laundering, which is the cut’s known weakness. The pocket lining is thinner than premium-tier and wears at the seam-edge faster, which becomes visible around wash ten. Plan for two seasons of wear before the fabric character starts visibly degrading.
Resale data
Pistola straight-leg resale is thinner than premium-tier resale. Poshmark and Mercari run $40 to $75. Same dynamic as the wide-leg cuts. The RealReal does not consistently list Pistola because the price point sits below curation threshold.
Where the Bobbie sits in a multi-pair rotation
If your closet already has the AGOLDE Riley or the Mother Hustler, the Bobbie reads as the casual second pair. The lighter fabric and cropped silhouette make it the everyday wear and the heavier premium pair the dressed-up alternative. If the Bobbie is your only premium-adjacent straight leg, the cropped 28-inch inseam works for spring and summer but reads short under cooler-weather boots; the Lennon at 31 to 32 inches is the better year-round option in that case.
The verdict
Buy the Bobbie if you want a premium-adjacent cropped straight leg at the lowest price tier in this batch. Skip it if you want non-stretch all-cotton hand or if you are saving for the AGOLDE Riley. The Bobbie is the right buy for buyers who want the silhouette without the price commitment, and who do not mind the inner-thigh pilling. Cross-shop Pistola Cassie wide leg, Pistola barrel, and the petite line to round out the brand picture.
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FAQ
Do Pistola straight leg jeans run true to size?
Yes through the waist and hip. Slight grading variation across washes.
What is the inseam on the Pistola Bobbie?
Approximately 28 inches, ankle-length. The Lennon runs longer at 31 to 32 inches.
Are Pistola straight leg jeans non-stretch?
No. The Bobbie and Lennon use around 1 to 2 percent elastane.
Is Pistola comparable to AGOLDE Riley?
The cut is similar; the cotton is lighter and the price is roughly 70 percent of AGOLDE retail.
