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Jeans

MaineIslandBrideMaineIslandBride
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So I'm not as young or thin as I once was and I can't wear the jeans I really used to love when I was in my 20's (from PacSun).  I've been getting jeans at Target, but I really want to get something a little nicer. I have wide hips and a tummy so ,  need something that won't give me a muffin top. I love flare leg. Any suggestions? What are your favorite brand jeans?
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  • mrscjwattsmrscjwatts
    Lane Bryant jeans but when I was smaller, Old Navy or American Eagle.
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  • meganmarieCAmeganmarieCA

    The greatest jeans I ever had were my ultra-lowrise Wranglers (the "Megan" style, of all thing!).  They still exist with several rips in them but I can't stop wearing them.  Every stage of their jean life has been glorious, from dark and new to old, worn&torn.

    Second runner-up are my super-pricey but totally worth it Citizens of Humanity jeans. 

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  • danieleandwaynedanieleandwayne

    I second the Lane Bryant jeans (a little pricey but they last), but you need to be at least a size 14 to fit into them...

    Some of the Lee jeans at Kohl's were great for me-- before I gained all this weight and can't fit into them anymore... 

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  • jl&jljl&jl

    how about pajama jeans?!  jk.

    i'm a gap girl. mostly b/c i know what works and don't need to try on a gazillion.  i hate pants shopping.

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  • CopperDog39CopperDog39
    Due to my height I usually have to order online to find a long enough inseam, but I have had good luck with JC Penney(especially their clearance and sale prices) and they ship free to the store.
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  • KatieLG04KatieLG04
    Gap Long and Lean and Bootcut styles.  They have some styles that are "curvy" that have more room in the hips and thighs too.
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  • Mainer-in-TexasMainer-in-Texas
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    how about pajama jeans?!  jk.

    Yes

    I like Gap Long and Lean as well.

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  • MainelyFoolishMainelyFoolish member
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    The Curvy Saturday Jeans from L.L.Bean fit me well.  They also make a straight cut version, if your butt isn't a size larger than your waist.  And yes, I know I'm old and unfashionable for wearing L.L.Bean jeans.  I don't care.  :P

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  • mrscjwattsmrscjwatts
    But Kimberly, they sound COMFY!!
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  • maeghan21maeghan21 member
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    Last few pair I've bought from Kohl's, Sonoma I think? They aren't bad, but I don't love them either. I'm with MM re: Citizens of Humanity my fav.., but usually I go with J.Crew because they make longer lengths.
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  • cdg0819cdg0819
    I love Citizens too. And Jbrand.
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  • katsblazekatsblaze

    I am also a Lane Bryant girl. Actually I am wearing a pair now. They are super comfy, and come in tall. 

    When I lose a little more weight, I also love Gap's Long and Lean.

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  • shuga_23shuga_23

    I've always had a big butt and now I have a little belly...

    I have short legs so the Gap long and lean are too long on me but I love the curvy jeans...I'm wearing them now!

    I also like JCrew jeans.

     

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  • mjellison81mjellison81 member
    Since I'm short, it can be tough finding good jeans, but I'm a huge fan of Joe's Jeans- I'm actually still wearing them now @ 5 months pregnant which has saved me from investing in maternity jeans, although I know it won't be long. They have a lot of different styles, and most incorporate some stretch which is awesome. I usually find mine on sale via Anthropolgie, Gilt Groupe or RueLaLa. When not KU'd, I love J.Crew jeans as well- less stretch, but really well made and hold their shape for years. I used to love Express, but they stopped making the cut I loved a few years ago.
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  • AnnieMEAnnieME
    Well the last 2 pairs of jeans I bought at Walmart so I guess I'm not much help.  Love them both though!    One pair is nice and stretchy for "fat days." 
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  • jgreg29jgreg29
    I bought a pair of 917's from the Limited a few months ago and love them!
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  • jd72878jd72878 member
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    My faves are Levi's 515 (a bit of stretch, boot cut, and short enough) and I also love my Ann Taylor loft curvy boot cuts. I am in serious need of new jeans. I'm trying do hard yo limit spending that I have iron on patches on My knees and between y legs because the fabric is worn to shreds. Stretching the life of these suckers for as long as I can!
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  • tripintripin

    I LOATHE buying jeans. Even when I am skinny. They just make jeans so weird these days its hard to find them that are too stretchy or don't have weird worn out dye spots on them. Uh, I hate it.

    That said, I like the Gap. Probably cause I go to the outlet and they are cheap. I am short so I have to do the low cut version. I can't do anything normal or high cut at all. But you seem taller, so I guess i'm no help :)

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  • hikingnclimbinghikingnclimbing

    Ok, hate me. But seriously...

    I bought my jeans at Walmart. I think they are Levis. Maybe Lee. They aren't high rise mom jeans, but not low hip huggers either. They have stretch to them and are designed to help hide the "fanny pack" (my sister's words) area. I love the fit and they are the only ones that don't give me muffin top while still fitting well everywhere else.

    Best part: I'm pretty sure they were less than $20. 

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  • AnnieMEAnnieME
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    Ok, hate me. But seriously...

    I bought my jeans at Walmart. I think they are Levis. Maybe Lee. They aren't high rise mom jeans, but not low hip huggers either. They have stretch to them and are designed to help hide the "fanny pack" (my sister's words) area. I love the fit and they are the only ones that don't give me muffin top while still fitting well everywhere else.

    Best part: I'm pretty sure they were less than $20. 

    This!

    My most recent pair were $12 - they are comfortable and don't give me a crack when I squat down or sit on the rug at work.  They have the perfect waist. 

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  • Tamzin418Tamzin418

    Gap...Long n Lean.  I've got hips/tummy/curves going on and am petite. I love these jeans. Not the cheapest option but they last a long time.  

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  • hikingnclimbinghikingnclimbing
    I am right there with you, Annie. I used to buy Long and Lean and various others, but then I bought a cheapie pair from Walmart just because I was getting fat and didn't want to buy new expensive jeans since I've always hoped to lose the weight again. But they are so comfy that I wear them all the freakin' time. Once I finally do lose the weight, I'm going to buy more from Walmart just because I like them so much better.
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  • kcloutskclouts
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    Second runner-up are my super-pricey but totally worth it Citizens of Humanity jeans. 

    I second these.  And Seven for all Mankind.  But those were two brands that I wore when I was younger and thinner.  I still have a pair of each that I refuse to get rid of.  I insist that I will fit in them again some day.

    Now that I am older and fatter, I really like the Levi's Perfectly Slimming 512 Jeans.

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  • KatieLG04KatieLG04
    Check for sales at the Gap outlet.  I've been able to get jeans sometimes for under $10 when they were discontinuing a style.  Even with the Long and Lean they had been running some 30% off sales which brought them down to around $30.  And I am far from long at 5'2" (on a good day) so don't let the title think you need to be long and lean to wear them, it just describes how you will look in them :)
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