Having a hard time finding the right dress that hugs your body just right, the perfect fitting shirt that doesn’t make your chest spill out, or the right pair of jeans that fit your thighs and hips all at once while still being comfortable to move in? Yeah.. me too! This week’s blog is dedicated to finding the right pair of jeans for your body type. I personally struggle with finding a pair of jeans that fit my thighs and my waist, while still being the proper length and not high waters. When I go out shopping for new jeans I usually try out multiple stores, but the outcome isn’t always good. 

The first store I’d usually try is Forever 21. Don’t get me wrong, Forever 21 is a reasonably priced clothing store that sells quality fabric clothing that lasts quite some time. However, their jeans just aren’t for me. All the jeans I ever tried on at Forever 21 are either wayyyy too short, too tight on my thighs and extremely too loose around my waist or vise versa. Don’t even get me started on Forever 21’s sizing scale… In jeans, I’m usually a size 7 or 9, depending on the store, but in there, my jean size varies dramatically. Sometimes a size 9 wouldn’t even go past my knees. Forever 21 is known for their unique and affordable clothing, but I wouldn’t go there for jeans I know that for sure.

Another store I’d try is Old Navy. One thing I love about Old Navy is that their sizing scale is extremely accurate and almost never disappoints. But for all my long-legged girls out there… Old Navy jeans aren’t for us. Even though the sign above the jean table reads, “Fit for everybody… Tall or short”, this statement doesn’t really apply to us tall girls. Old Navy jeans are more “snug” to your body type and don’t get worn or washed out too quickly. You could wash your Old Navy jeans 1000 times and they’ll still look brand new. However my only problem with their jeans is that it never fits my legs all the way to my ankles, and I don’t really want to wear high waters and capris all the time..so.. Thank you, next Old Navy!

One last store I’d try out before throwing a tantrum because I could NEVER find jeans that fit me well enough is, Hollister. Hollister actually has the best jeans out of the two stores I mentioned before, however, my only problem is that Hollister is extremely expensive. One regular pair of denim high waisted jeans could go for nearly $50, and I know as a college student, $50 on ONE pair of jeans is ridiculous! I love how Hollister has sections for their jeans, by dividing the different styles and cuts from each other, as well as making a special section for tall girls! Hollister jeans fit me great from the waist all the way down to ankles, but my only problem is that they are too expensive and get really dingy really quickly. 

Now, what yall actually came here for… Tips on picking out the right pair of jeans… 

Tip #1:

Take your measurements at home before going to the store and having a hard time like me. Measure your waist size and inseam size to make it easier for you to just walk into the store and ask a sales associate for their help and to cut down on time if you are in a rush.  

Tip#2:

Figure out your body shape. Is your body type an apple, pear, hourglass, or rectangle? Finding out your body shape and asking a sales associate for their help and opinion on what jean style would look good with your body type will make your job and their job 10 times easier to find the right fitting pair of jeans for you!

And lastly… 

Tip #3:

Are you more of a low rise, mid-rise, or high waisted jean girl? If you’re honestly not sure or really don’t have a preference, maybe this will help..

Low rise: These jeans are for girls who want to show off their curves while avoiding the annoying waist gap problem.

Mid rise: These jeans are figure-friendly and comfortable for all body types and provide more structure around your midsection.

High rise: These jeans typically comfort the long-legged girls with smaller waists. More of the “hourglass” body types run to this jean style. They give you that “retro” look, plus they look great with crop tops too! 

• Sorry, this blog was a little bit longer than usual… But hopefully, my rant on never finding the right pair of jeans and my very few tips helped you out just a little!