Jean Therapy

By Lauren

It is impossible for me to find jeans that fit me well. If they are long enough (I stand a tall 5’10), then the rise is too low. If the rise is high enough, the pants are too short. And if I am lucky enough to get those trendy little jeans over my larger-than-average thighs, they rarely make it past my larger-than-average ass (thanks mom!).

Jean shopping for me is like bathing suit shopping for most girls. I absolutely dread it. I wait until the last possible second (like yesterday when my favorite pair ripped in the crotch for the fourth time) before making my way to the store. Once there, I bring armloads of jeans into the dressing room and try on every last one. There are often tears. And there is rarely a purchase.

Recently, though, I have come across a few brands of jeans that truly are made for every body. They are longer than the standard 32” that most designer jeans (Sevens, Citizens, True Religions) run and cut a little more generously for the real female body. Some are somewhat pricey, but when you have problems finding pants like me, the price becomes an afterthought:

Joe’s Jeans: My legs are long. 34” in-seam long. Which means I usually have to shop in the guy’s jeans department if I don’t want to look like I am preparing for a flood. Not anymore. Joe’s Jeans run longer than most; they even hit the floor on me! They also have a higher rise than most other brands, so there will be no thong exposure here. I don’t know how they do it, but these jeans really do look good on everyone. Definitely a brand worth investing in.

Juicy Jeans: Another pricey pair, but totally worth the money. Not only do these run long (super long), but they are made of a great stretch material that doesn’t grow too much between washings. So, if you have a little extra bulk in the thighs or butt like me, it is not a problem; these jeans will stretch to cover and really pull you in. The standard Juicy pocket is also a great shape and size for the perfect ass-flattery.

Gap Skinny Jeans: Not many people rely on the Gap for their jean needs anymore, but perhaps you should. Gap has tons of different styles, fits and washes and one of them is sure to fit you. But, my absolute favorite is their skinny jean. These things are seriously the bomb. They come in all sorts of lengths (short, ankle, regular, long, extra long) and they are the perfect fit. The legs are not super narrow, the waist isn’t super low and the color is perfect for day or night. Oh and they are far under $100; could there be anything better?