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I need new jeans. Recommendations?
I've been wearing the same pair of jeans for about 7 years now (which I'm embarrassed to admit) and I just realized that they are getting ragged. I have other pairs of jeans, but these are the most comfortable so I wear them all the time. I got them at TJMaxx and they are some weird brand so I don't know if I will find them again. So, I want to go out searching for a new pair of jeans. Here is what I'm looking for:
1. They need to come in "long" because I have a 34" inseam.
2. I'd like them to have Lycra or some sort of spandex in them because I find that it's more comfortable and that it moves with you better.
3. I want a dark color like a dark navy blue. I don't want them to have a "wash" where they look worn in the knees, thighs, etc. (because that's what my current jeans look like!)
4. I need to either be able to try them on at the store or buy them online at a place with free returns.
5. I like a boot-leg or straight-leg type cut.
Re: I need new jeans. Recommendations?
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Go to the Gap, they have bunch of different styles and washes. I'd skip Old Navy, their jeans are never long enough for me even in their long sizes.
eta: these would probably be good for you: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=48598&vid=1&pid=673948
another eta: these are straight leg ones that would be good, too...I have these and when I'm not hugely pregnant, I love them :-)
http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=48597&vid=1&pid=673940
and for Gap, just get the long size...you aren't quite tall enough for the actual "tall" sizes
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Gap jeans look horrible on me (I have wide hips but small waist). I've had the best luck with Ann Taylor Loft jeans.
Am I the only person who can't wear gap long and lean b/c of how they stretch so soon after putting on? When i wore them they got saggy in the butt so quickly and I was constantly pulling them up.
My favorite pair of jeans are my hudsons. I also like osme of the lucky jeans, but am not sure if their washes will work for you. There is a lucky store in montgomery mall, as well as a nordstrom where they sell hudson. I'd suggest checking out nordies and lucky.
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Thanks ladies! There's an Ann Taylor and Gap at White Flint Mall so I may head there at lunch. It is definitely time for some new jeans.
Thanks. If I don't find anything at White Flint, I can head to Montgomery Mall since that's also close.
I'd also suggest Lucky Brand- they have a lot of the darker washes, and you can get different washes in store, online and in department stores (Macy's that have designer sections and Nordstrom carry them)- so if you don't find what you like but find a good fit, you can almost certainly find it elsewhere. I am curvy with a smaller waist and a short inseam- I wear their Sweet N Low style (which is actually a midrise boot cut jean).
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Ditto LOFT jeans. I buy a pair every time I pass the store. LOVE them.
I've also had great luck with NY&Co jeans if you are looking for a nice dark wash with some stretch. If you want bargain basement cheap, Old Navy's Diva jeans are great too, and it seems like they are always on sale for $29 when I am there.
I like the gap regular with the long inseam better than the 'tall' fit. I prefer the bootcut over the long and lean. Other favorites that come in long are jcrew, madewell and lucky.
I have a pair of DL1961 jeans that I love but they are pricey. However, I think they are totally worth it.
They are a little snug when I first put them on, but then they feel comfy after an hour or so. I think most denim with stretch is like this.
I would also add Calvin Klein to the list - their normal size is pretty long though (33"), so I don't know if their talls would be too tall. You can usually find them at Macy's or other department stores.
I have a pair of bootcut Gap jeans that are fine, but I have this problem with their trouser jeans (which I think have more stretch) - they fit great the first day I wear them after washing them, but fall down any time after that.
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Just chiming in to say you aren't the only one.
I like them enough, but the knee/butt areas get so stretched out within an hour of putting them on! But they're the only jeans I can wear with my heeled boots. Maybe I bought a pair with a different fabric content or something. (My two different washes of Lucky jeans have two different fabric contents.)
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did you try the curvy? that's why I didn't recommend the long&lean style, I think they are little too flare-y. the sexy boot is also less flared.
also, I didn't recommend it because I didn't think you'd want to drop that kind of cash, but if you want a great pair of designer jeans, come to Arlington and go to the Denim Bar. It's at Pentagon Row and it's faaaaaabulous--they have ton of different brands and great personalized service. It will set you back a bit, but (IMO) it's totally worth it. I'll be happy to meet you there if you ever want to check it out.
there is a Denim Bar in Bethesda.
edit: oops not anymore.
Oh, I should've tried Curvy. I did try the regular boot cut but they didn't fit right. I was in somewhat of a hurry and there was only one sales person in the store so I couldn't get help from someone to find my size.
I would possibly be up for going to Denim bar. The only thing is that if I'm going to spend a lot of money, I want to wait until I lose my last 5 lbs which will be at least another month but probably more like 6 weeks (at which point you'll have a new baby). I guess maybe I should just wait a bit and find a pair of jeans that are absolutely perfect in my new weight. So, maybe I need to wait to make this purchase.