Where to buy jeans?

[Anonymous]

I have finally lost all of the baby weight I gained - yah! As a treat to myself, I want to buy a pair of fashionable jeans (i.e. not from the Gap or Costco (although I'm loving my Calvin Kleins!). The maximum I want to spend is $150. Can you recommend a store and/or a brand? I'm about 5'5" and about 120 lbs. TIA

[Anonymous]

denim bar in bethesda or arlington. they have good salesfolk as well to help you.

[Anonymous]

I love joes jeans, too. Try to determine the style of jean you want too... Skinny, straight leg, wide leg, high waisted, etc.

Congrats on losing the baby weight!

[Anonymous]

I love Lucky Brand and its in your budget - Joe's and Denim Bar will be difficult to stay under 150.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I love Lucky Brand and its in your budget - Joe's and Denim Bar will be difficult to stay under 150.

Agreed. I'm your height and weight and love my Lucky's (great online sales too, if you register). I also really like AG Jeans.

Many designer jeans are pushing $200 these days. That's when I had to get off the bus (especially b/c I have to spend money to hem them, too).

[Anonymous]

I am 5'5" and 122 lbs. I love my Levi's. I know that sounds crazy and probably not quite "sexy", but I have to tell you, they have some GREAT cuts that look amazing and without the $150 price tag. I wouldn't trade them. They fit terrific, and fit EVERY curve.

[Anonymous]

Mavi jeans run about 100 bucks.

[Anonymous]

Pp here. You can shop at loehmanns and Nordstrom rack for good prices on otherwise overpriced jeans.

[Anonymous]

I just got back from Nordstrom's and I bought two pairs of the "premium" jeans. I'm really short and have lots of trouble finding jeans that fit. I tried Macy's first and tried on a bunch and they all looked hideous. Nordstrom just instituted a policy that if you have Norsdstrom card you can get 100 in alterations free. I now have two pairs of jeans that will be perfectly tailored to my body. Yes it was pricy but the last time I bought jeans was about 6 years ago. I work from home so I live in jeans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have finally lost all of the baby weight I gained - yah! As a treat to myself, I want to buy a pair of fashionable jeans (i.e. not from the Gap or Costco (although I'm loving my Calvin Kleins!). The maximum I want to spend is $150. Can you recommend a store and/or a brand? I'm about 5'5" and about 120 lbs. TIA

There are many options for premium denim within your budget. Have you ever tried Level 99 jeans? They have 2 great style that would fit your body well and best of all they are under $100. If you are looking for a skinny/straight leg try the Lily (great for tucking into boots) or the Chloe for a tapered bootcut (bootcut that isn't too wide at the bottom) Check out this brand at Hand In Pocket http://handinpocket.com/denim.html?brand=74&dir=desc&order=position

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:denim bar in bethesda or arlington. they have good salesfolk as well to help you.

I agree with this. They can look at your body type and recommend specific brands that would work.

[Anonymous]

Try secondi consignment in dupont

[Anonymous]

I'm 50+ years old, 5'10" and considered slender, although my thighs and relatively smaller waist are the areas I have to consider when buying jeans--I'm flat across the tummy but not straight through the thighs. I'm willing to pay for the best fitting jeans possible and would appreciate any suggestions re brand and style. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pp here. You can shop at loehmanns and Nordstrom rack for good prices on otherwise overpriced jeans.

TJ Maxx, too

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just got back from Nordstrom's and I bought two pairs of the "premium" jeans. I'm really short and have lots of trouble finding jeans that fit. I tried Macy's first and tried on a bunch and they all looked hideous. Nordstrom just instituted a policy that if you have Norsdstrom card you can get 100 in alterations free. I now have two pairs of jeans that will be perfectly tailored to my body. Yes it was pricy but the last time I bought jeans was about 6 years ago. I work from home so I live in jeans.

Which brands worked best for you, PP? Also, did you have anything altered other than the length? As another height-challenged DCUM poster, I'd love to know. TIA!