Help me! I need new jeans. I get really grumpy shopping for jeans, because I've got this thick waist that the pregnancy has only made worse... and narrow-ish hips and legs, so "curvy" jeans don't work. I like darker washes up to and including black.
I have two pairs of Lucky Sweet-n-lows that used to work, but now are too muffin-topped, and I don't need to unbutton 'em to pull 'em off anymore. They are now both too big and too small at the same time. I'd love to find jeans that will stay on me, not give me plumber's butt when I sit down, and not look like total "mom jeans."
My size varies because of the whole small-hip big-waist thing, but the Lucky's are size 10s. Any suggestions?
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I actually still fit into my jeans from 8 or 10 year ago but those jeans are so old now...they aren't cute anymore. I used to share a pair of Seven jeans with a friend but she claimed them while I was pregnant. Those things were worth it - I would turn to look at my asss in the mirror and think, "Oh, hello old friend!" I'm thinking I might just go for it and head down to Macy's for some 7 or Joes Jeans.
You might want to try Joe's Jeans. They are supposed to be "narrow through the thigh." I've not had a pair myself, but have heard really good things about them from a couple of friends. The "muse" cut or the "provacateur" cut look like they might work. Stay away from the "honey," that's for curvy girls like me! (Or like I will be after I lose 40 pounds. )
My personal go-to brand is Not Your Daughter's Jeans. You might want to give them a look too.
I'm a sucker for good ol' Levi's. I got a pair(can't remember what # they are) a few months ago in a 10.
I always used to have a tiny waist and a bit of a bum. I've now got the opposite problem. My new jeans smush my new belly, but not so much it's uncomfortable and it's nothing a bigger shirt can't hide.
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I am a 7's jean gal too - even bought maternity ones! They really make any butt look better...I have forced many gf's into buying them. I went shopping today though and tried these on - super cute and better price!
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I am so NOT in the know.
I am pear shaped and have a terrible time finding jeans. I have worn Levi's since I've been in high school. If those 7's or Joe's jeans make any butt look good, I might splurge.
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Do you have a Nordstrom rack or the like where you live? You can often find these brands - perfectly good condition - very, very significantly marked down.
I've seen 7's at TJ Maxx too!
So true. I have a friend who only buys Joe's Jeans at Nordstrom Rack, Off 5th, Loehmann's, TJ Maxx, etc.