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Jeans are funny, the more worn out they get, the better they are (in my opinion.) My old pair was finally getting to a nice (un)respectable level, but the weight I lost last year had them sagging very uncomfortably on me, and they were guys jeans anyway. I've been long overdue for an upgrade  :D

Today I finally tracked down a pair of jeans that fits me (and hopefully still will after washing), 4 petite. I've got an odd waistline from my scoliosis operations, so I was lucky that they're on the hip fit. They were also the only pair of size 4 jeans that I saw in 3 stores in the mall. Granted, I only wear black jeans so I mostly ignored the ones that weren't, but I don't remember seeing any other 4s or 2s of any cut or style in those stores. What the hell?

The other store, dillards, had plenty of 4s, and even 2s which would have fit in a different cut, but they were $80-140! Of course, with how hard it was to find these, I can see women being driven to pay that. Luckily these were only $21.

Is it just a matter of being a common size so they're sold out? I'd think there would be more people wearing 4s than 14-18, but it seems like that's half the inventory.

i suppose that many manufacturers have found that a single style of jean will be more appealing to more women if there is a stretch in the denim using Lycra.

Quote from: Autumn on May 06, 2007, 04:37:07 AM
I'd think there would be more people wearing 4s than 14-18

i don't know.  have you noticed the number of obese women walking the streets, riding the trains, eating at fast-food restaurants?  soon we'll only be able to find size 24W and up!  >:D

Yes!  I am a size 8 and I am 1.86 (metric system) tall, with really long (TOO long) legs...the best jeans I have found are Citizens of Humanity...yes they are expensive, but they don't shrink when you wash them, and they are of much better quality than  express, which wear out pretty fast. The best fitting ones I have are bootcut ones, they are extremely flattering. I also have the ingrid flares that you can get at Marks and Spencer (in the UK), and they are good too.

Buying jeans is kind of a nightmare for me - I'm an Australian size 10 (US size 6) and all of 1 Metre 95 CM (6'5") tall. I've all but given up on finding somewhere that sells women's jeans here with a leg that is long enough. And it seems the more weight I lose the harder it is - when I was a size 14 I wasn't having any problems, but I had a pretty decent selection of places that had jeans that were plenty long enough. Now, nothing. Since when are tall women supposed to be bigger women as well? I don't get it.

Pretty much my only resort left is to get a few pairs custom made. Which I don't really have the money for, unfortunately. Here's hoping I get a decent tax return this year :).

Megan

To find jeans that fit.....

I live in a town of short people, and there are plenty of thin girls out there so waist size isnt as much of a problem but lenght allways is.....

Generaly I end up going thrift store hopping and to stores like Ross.....  the high end brands tend to have longer cut jeans than the cheapy brands....  I cant afford 60+ a pair of jeans... but at good will and ross I avrage out 4-16 dollars a pair  :D     still only have maby 6 pairs of jeans but *Shrugs*  over time thattle grow.

Maby this is why TS's are known for wearing skirts LoL

Quote from: LynnER on May 06, 2007, 07:03:08 PM
Generaly I end up going thrift store hopping and to stores like Ross.....

A girl after my own heart.  I've found my best buys at Ross.  And they run good clearance sales.  But even though I'm only 5'7", a lot of size 6 are still too short for me.  Only 6 pairs?  You pauper!  LOL, that's way more than I've found.


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I've definitely considered thrift stores (especially since jeans get better with age), but the closest one around here is like 30 minutes away. And I was afraid they wouldn't have anything that fits. Hell, with how hard it apparently is, I'm sure they've been tapped out by all the GGs.

And yeah, I noticed the leg thing. Luckily (?) I'm small with short legs, so these are almost the perfect length. they creep up a bit more than i'd like when i cross my legs, but oh well, that's the style for women anyway. They won't end up with the ends ripped off because I walk on them like my other pairs at least.

It's funny, but at least where I am, the wal-mart stocks sizes 0-26 or so. A lot of them had excessively girly/gaudy trimming and rhinestones and stuff, and none of the cuts fit my body right, but they still had all the sizes in three or four different cuts with lots of different brands. Way better selection than the mall, don't write them off.

the wallyworlds around where I live dont carry anything long enough for me....  there evil and stock according to the trends in your area....

The avrage woman in my area is between 4ft 8 and 5ft 2.....  Im 5ft 10ish so Im alittle tall for the wallyworld stock.... specialy being at a size 3-6 depending on brand and cut...   the stuff at the malls, specialy american eagle outfiters is perfect for me, but I dont have the money... but goodwill and ross have aloot of those IN the right lenght LoL.....    I dont kow, my mother works for wallyworld and has been messed over by them so badly Im lothe to buy a loaf of bread there anymore.

Jeans can be a problem that's for sure.  And just to add to the problems the sizes can differ between companies as well.  I was a size 1 before my surgery but now I'm up to a 3 so it's still difficult to find sizes.  Retailers do tend to stock those sizes that move off the shelves fastest, but like others here, I find thrift stores are a good place to find great buys.  The place that I often go to has a very good selection of sizes and styles and are very reasonably priced.

Steph

http://www.newport-news.com/shop/category_splash.aspx?gp_coll_id=9&gp_cat_id=1649&gp_fashcoll_id=5637

This source offers numerous fits, colors, and variations of style.  I have a considerable number of these and am happy with all. 

Quote from: Steph on May 08, 2007, 06:16:47 AM
I was a size 1 before my surgery but now I'm up to a 3 so it's still difficult to find sizes...

OMG... you girls must need to hold onto something when the wind picks up!

I was looking at a pair of 4's the other day, and... there's no way a human could fit into those. Nah uh. A faerie, MAYBE. Humans? Impossible, lol...

God, I feel huge now at size 12... and yet people accuse ME of being anorexic. Go figure...

For what it's worth, where I shop (Kohl's types places) everything is 8 - 18 or so...

~Kate~

Well, I've been called a fairy before, but quite different context than that Kate :p

Quote from: Autumn on May 08, 2007, 05:33:19 PM
Well, I've been called a fairy before, but quite different context than that Kate :p

*giggles*  ;D

tink :icon_chick:

For those of you having difficulty finding jeans that are long enough, flip a deep cuff on those puppies (converting them to stylish capris) and pair with cute shoes or high heeled boots for a great look!

Also a little hint, if you want to *appear* less tall, buy jeans (pants) that are either bootcut or flaired, avoid straight legged or tapered they will make you look even taller. Also a lower rise will visually shorten your legs.

Jeans by definition are supposed to be hard to find.  Everybody has a differant body.  I know guys who shop for girls jeans and girls who shop for guys jeans based largely on the fact that finding a pair that fits is so hard to find.  They should just have one section called "Jeans: Good Luck Finding Something that Fits Right".

Quote from: togetherwecan on May 08, 2007, 06:59:02 PM
Also a little hint, if you want to *appear* less tall, buy jeans (pants) that are either bootcut or flaired, avoid straight legged or tapered they will make you look even taller. Also a lower rise will visually shorten your legs.

Heh, the girl ^^^^ knows her stuff ;)

I LOVE bootcuts! Pretty much all I wear, being so darn tall. And yes, tapered look the absolute *worst* on me. Being a genetic male though, my actual legs aren't very long (32") for my height (women have longer legs, proportion-wise), as my height is in my torso and neck I think... so low-rises can look kinda odd on me. I need to actually make my legs look longer (versus my torso), so I wear normal-waist pants and shorter tops (no tunics).

~Kate~

When I used to wear mens (and when I was younger, boys) jeans I always had a hard time finding jeans that fit me properly because I have short legs. But once I started wearing womens jeans last summer I never had that problem again. Hmmmmm, maybe when I was a kid I should have told my mom that I wanted to wear girls jeans.  :)

LoL All of my jeans are low cut flair or boot cut.....  6 jeans isnt allot, specialy sence 2 of the pair are short and painted on look and need to be tucked into my boots... and liveing in the desert you cant wear boots every day....  and the third are really fancy looking great for a night out but not day to day wear.... the 4th and 5th pairs are nice and comfortable for most everything... and the 6th pair just died and are about to become dasy<sp? dukes.

Your 6ft 2 and your legs are only 32in Kate...???  wow...  I have a 33-34in inseam at 5ft 10ish, usualy I end up setteling for maby 32s on the inseam... but most places only carry jeans that are 26-30 on the inseam in my size and thats just way too short to look good on me LoL...  I have really really long legs LoL.

Quote from: LynnER on May 10, 2007, 08:00:57 PM
and the 6th pair just died and are about to become dasy<sp? dukes.

LOL, Be sure to take a pic of those!

Quote from: LynnER on May 10, 2007, 08:00:57 PM
Your 6ft 2 and your legs are only 32in Kate...???  wow...  I have a 33-34in inseam at 5ft 10ish, usualy I end up setteling for maby 32s on the inseam... but most places only carry jeans that are 26-30 on the inseam in my size and thats just way too short to look good on me LoL...  I have really really long legs LoL.

That does make it hard to find.  I'm 5'7" and have a 31-32 inseam.  A lot of size 6 don't come that way..  Takes a bit of looking.

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You ask any girl and she'll tell you that shopping for jeans can be hell, BUTT! find the right pair and they'll last you for ever and become that "must need" item.

I love my jeans, I do hate shopping for them but what I do is when I find a pair that fits I buy a extra pair in a diff colour/style.

I love skinny leg jeans at the moment and you think just jean shopping is hard ;)

I'm *down* to a 14 and I was feeling pretty good about myself...

Then I read this thread...  Sheesh!

-Sandy (she-hulk)

Jeans, Size 8 tall.

I am 5 11 , my waist is 45 inch off the ground and I've got 35.5 inch inseem, hip bone at 39 inch. Even with very substantial muscles on them, my legs look sleek because of their length.

Yeah, jeans are all about the booty :-). Mine is not too bad (hehe).

My long legs, transform me into an alien when wearing high waisted or skinny jeans.

The best for me is a extra low waisted boot cut; my legs then look long, without looking alien and they're suitably naughty to wear... I am kind of tease don't you know ;-). You need to not have any extra fat over the jeans waist to pull that off beautifully and I've been working hard lately to remove the last offending 3-4 pounds.

Quote from: Kate on May 10, 2007, 10:14:20 AM

Quote from: togetherwecan on May 08, 2007, 06:59:02 PM
Also a little hint, if you want to *appear* less tall, buy jeans (pants) that are either bootcut or flaired, avoid straight legged or tapered they will make you look even taller. Also a lower rise will visually shorten your legs.

Heh, the girl ^^^^ knows her stuff ;)

I LOVE bootcuts! Pretty much all I wear, being so darn tall. And yes, tapered look the absolute *worst* on me. Being a genetic male though, my actual legs aren't very long (32") for my height (women have longer legs, proportion-wise), as my height is in my torso and neck I think... so low-rises can look kinda odd on me. I need to actually make my legs look longer (versus my torso), so I wear normal-waist pants and shorter tops (no tunics).

~Kate~

To make your legs look longer, Kate you need some very pointy toe, skinny heels boots or pumps...(toes are not meant to be crammed into the toe points - get them bigger if necessary), pair with a long boot cut pant...the line of the pant from hip to pointy toe will elongate your legs  ;) . This I know, I have short legs lol.

BTW trashy.com carries sexy shoes up to size 12

Quote from: LynnER on May 10, 2007, 08:00:57 PM
... and the 6th pair just died and are about to become dasy<sp? dukes.

And I bet they will look sexy fabulous on you  ;)
Must take pics for sure like Sandy said!

It is ssooo hard but I just found a way to make it easier.  Check out www.zafu.com they ask you a few questions about yourself and then recommend the perfect jeans.  Have fun!

Finding jeans if you are short and skinny is a bitch.  I like Kohl's because they mark their petite sizes.  Even with that, you often have to get them hemmed.  And yes, most women need to try on at least 5 to find one that fits.

I hate jeans! I have short legs and always have to cuff my jeans into capri or at least a few small folds. I'm 5'6", my inseam is 28" (I know!), hip bone is 35. Jeans fit me in the waist fine, it's just they are soooo long. I prefer Diesel, expensive but a good pair last forever :)

Come to where I live meghan, seriously, the avrage is a 28 inseam or shorter...  at 5ft 6 youd be considered alittle above avrage  height wise... :)

My bane is my skinniness. I've gone into stores and tried on their size zeros, and had nothing that fit me  :'(

I can't wear Levi's at all.

 I hate shopping! :( Especially trying to find jeans :(

I wear between a 7 and a 10 depending on the style. Jeans are cool but most of them around here are the blimpy Walmart brands.....go figure since most of the women here in SD weigh as much as a rhino.

SInce we're talking fashion, am I the only one that notices that the clothes they sell nowadays are way more conservative than 10 years or even five years ago? Cripes even at Kohls not too long ago you could find some really kinky stuff, now even Hot Topic is getting stuffy looking. Maybe it's just me...

I have three pairs of jeans and one is from Hollister and that fits the best. It's gotten too big for me though so that sucks (losing wieght)....they're long enough that they can cover my shoes. They go good with my Nike Primos.

Quote from: Laura Elizabeth Jones on May 10, 2007, 10:23:55 AM
When I used to wear mens (and when I was younger, boys) jeans I always had a hard time finding jeans that fit me properly because I have short legs. But once I started wearing womens jeans last summer I never had that problem again. Hmmmmm, maybe when I was a kid I should have told my mom that I wanted to wear girls jeans.  :)

I';ve never worn boys or men's jeans and have been wearing ladies jeans since I was about 13.....I'm now in my 40's..

I love wearing jeans and the more fem looking the better......I tend to go for lighter colours to make it seem that I am bigger on the bottom than the top.
Bootcut are my favourite although they are supposed to be going out now....
If you get a nice pair of tight jeans they sometimes look much better and sexier than a skirt....mind you I'm denim mad and like denim skirts as well..

Ha ha ha...

Yes.  It is supposed to be so hard.  Back before my mother stopped dragging me about to find new women's jeans, I would go to 7 or 8 stores in a day and try on probably 50 pairs of jeans.  We'd go to specialty jeans stores, thrift shops... You name it.  My last two pairs of jeans, one pair I have worn through and the other I've worn twice.  They were almost a hundred dollars a pair.  The one I've worn through was a "painter" jean with wide legs and a handle for a hammer.  The other one was a tapered fit that would supposedly make my short legs look longer.  I never saw the floor get any farther away.  *shrug*

I've got a 25 inch waist, I know that much, and a 30 something hip.  I dunno exactly.  I just know that any pair of jeans that fit at the waist did NOT fit at the hip and vice versa.  And I've got very little fat padding, though I've got some muscle from being a competitive skier awhile back.  I think my closest women's size was a 4 petite, but even that was awkward.

I hated shopping for women's clothes, for this reason.  When I was about 17, I convinced my mum that boys' clothes (children's section) fit better, had less tax on them and were cheaper.  She stopped buying me clothes at that point.

yay i feel bad now, im a us size 6 in jeans :(

My favorite jeans are Levis.  I wear a 14 long. I just love the short front pockets. To me there is nothing worse than having something like car keys digging into unmentionable places when I sit.
Francis

I'm 7 or 8, 38 hips, 28 waist, I don't really like slim legs since it makes me look even taller and I think I'm tall enough and also my calves are a not slim enough to make them look good on me (they will be tight on the calves on fit well everywhere else).

Quote from: Francis on July 27, 2007, 04:54:28 PM
My favorite jeans are Levis.  I wear a 14 long. I just love the short front pockets. To me there is nothing worse than having something like car keys digging into unmentionable places when I sit.
Francis

I always felt that female Levi's were too manly in fit, cut and appearance...

Quote from: Berliegh on July 28, 2007, 06:11:34 AM

Quote from: Francis on July 27, 2007, 04:54:28 PM
My favorite jeans are Levis.  I wear a 14 long. I just love the short front pockets. To me there is nothing worse than having something like car keys digging into unmentionable places when I sit.
Francis

I always felt that female Levi's were too manly in fit, cut and appearance...

I love the fit and the manly looks are OK since I'm not out. I can't find guy's in the right size. They all have like a 38 inch waist and 15 inch inseam like some sort of beerbelly munchkin. The Levis fit right and I like the lower waist. It's also kind of a hidden satisfaction for me if that doesn't appear too dumb. Wearing misses in public as a man and few have noticed.

Francis

my current fav jeans are a pair of mens 36 waist black baggy jeans, with a studded belt (Required majorly) worn low, i dunno, im just a grungy tomboy :P

I have a new favorite style of jeans, 7 For All Mankind, 7's. I just bought three pairs and, although pricey, these fit me so well except the length. I'm going to have them taken up but they have low waisted jeans that are sooo comfortable :) I bought size 29 which are men's and women's sizes, but these are definitely girl jeans.

Quote from: Rachael on July 28, 2007, 02:56:01 PM
my current fav jeans are a pair of mens 36 waist black baggy jeans, with a studded belt (Required majorly) worn low, i dunno, im just a grungy tomboy :P

I have some pink combats...

No its not supposed to be. But it sure can be difficult finding that perfect fit. Hey!
Its funny yknow I have seemed to stumble accross good pairs of jeans lately. I hate mens jeans! Always have. They are just so uncomfortable for women like me. When I was a teenager my mother used to have to take my jeans in at the waist for me. Mens Jeans used to hurt and fall off of me. When I tried on a pair of womens jeans for the first time gee they felt comfortable and I didnt need to wear a belt to hold them up. I have never looked back since then.
And yeah it can be hard to find the right fit especially when you are really tall it seems. But I havnt had too much trouble. it pays to shop around. And if you cant find affordable jeans yeah thrift stores and such are excellent bargain grounds. Allthough sometimes I look at my second hand jeans and think to myself 'I wonder who the woman was who wore these jeans. She must have had a similiar shape as me. I can feel her presence and feminimity in them as well as mine.' It is a strange feeling wearing clothes that were once someone elses.
Anyway....

check out this website I found called www.zafu.com.  They help you find the perfect jeans and it's totally easy!  You have to answer a few questions about your body and how jeans fit you and then they recommend jeans for you!

Buying jeans IS a nightmare..... only because God did not bless me with a butt...... *shakes head*   ;) :D

Buying jeans is what made me realize I had to try stuff on in stores before I bought them.  I have a pile of ill-fitting jeans in my closet which I won't wear!

When I was younger, I used to fight my girfriend over Levi's 517 jeans we could only find in thrift stores, that was the jean we BOTH looked best in.

Now, however, it's Calvin Klein's "Calvin Bootcut" jean, which I have in sizes from 6 to 12 because I balloon up and down in weight, and yes, I hate you size 4 and 2 and 0 girls, but I'm over it.

Anyway, the thing about jeans is you have to try a lot and when you find the ones that work, you'll just know!  The thing is, you won't REALLY know in the store, you can only know if they fit in the store.  You have to live with them a bit before you know that THESE are THE JEANS for you.  I was lucky, I can buy my favorites online from Macys.com and not have to hunt for the right waist and inseam!  Lucky for me, too, because they're really flimsy, they tear where your butt meets your thigh in like, a dozen washings!

Or does that say something about my butt??? :o

Best luck on your bluejean adventures, m'luvs!

-stephny