i want to get a new pair of jeans, but i get so confused by all the different brands. i would like to head into barneys or saks armed with some denim knowledge.
can you help me figure out what brands/styles fit these criteria:
-dark wash -no whiskering or any major distressing -plain back pockets (there can be some sort of minor stitching, but i don't want a big A on my ass or anything). flap style pockets are also acceptable. -not super low rise -fairly straight/skinny leg, slight bootcut ok
now about me: -24" waist, 30" hips -short legs (maybe 30" inseam) -fairly big butt in proportion to my body
How about those salt works ones halleybird got? Or the true religion ones that were similar? I think they came in dark rinse and had plain butt pockets.
james jeans fit those criteria (e doli posted 2 pairs) and the barney's co-op (in the main store) had a bunch on sale b/f christmas for $90. granted that was awhile ago, but it's worth a look. don't know how you feel about braving bloomies on a sat. but they have a really good selection of jeans, and they're pretty lax in the fitting room (i.e. a salesperson won't bother you every 5 minutes and you can take a bunch of stuff in) and not be disturbed.
also maybe try notify
the back is a little more embellished but not too much. and diesel. bloomies usually has a bunch of the rame style in the standard dark wash. but then you'll have a logo (though relatively discreet) on the front.
With a 30" inseam, you will probably need to hem whatever you get. Even if you didn't want a straight leg, you will probably get one b/c the hem will get rid of a lot of the flare.
Salt Works Orchard Street in Polished: These are not as low as the descriptions say. They're more like 8". They may be more flared than you want though...
Blue Cult Kate (again, I don't think they're as low as they say):
7 New York Rinse Bootcut:
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yay! thanks guys! i'm going to write down all these recommendations. my friend (dot) has volunteered to go with me to saks or barneys. i just get so overwhelmed every time i attempt to buy jeans.
it's so annoying - my gap jeans are total highwaters on me, but i guess designer jeans have longer inseams. i can usually get away with not getting pants hemmed if i wear them with heels though. but my legs are super short.