Denim’s promise isn’t always the best thing, but it can also be the biggest disadvantage. In our minds, the right pair of jeans can make us look as hot as Jennifer Aniston, a Tina Turner-like rock model, a waif-like model off duty, or even as relaxed (read easily) as Jane Birkin in the days when the late actor wore them to the Cannes film festival in 2021.
In many instances, when you attempt to find a way of matching your ideal pair of jeans to the real world, you will end up trying on pair after couple, getting tangled in fabric and pulling it in the wrong spots until you find one that’s just like Tina’s If you can are able to find them.
Anyone who remembers the time skinny, low-rise jeans first came to fashion in the late 2000s will likely be troubled by the hours spent hopping between changing rooms, trying to squeeze them into pairs of poured-on in accordance with the wrong suggestion of jeans being purchased in the smallest sizes possible.
My current favorite jeans are from the vintage collection of Hugo Boss. When I bought them, I wanted Levi’s in the 80s. But the fashions of the time were a bit tight for my waist and too wide on the hips. It was my first time trying on one of the Hugo Boss pairs at the advice of a very accommodating salesperson, and they fit perfectly up to the length of the leg. This is the problem with shopping for jeans. Each brand and design is a bit different, and it is important to be persistent.
Four fashion-minded professionals give suggestions on what to search for when searching for the ideal pair of women’s jeans.
“Something that lasts is crucial.’
If Candice September, a makeup artist and co-founder of Peeper Keeper, is searching for a pair of jeans, she is focused on the fabric’s texture, weight, and composition. “I’m from a streetwear background, so something that will last is really important,” she adds. She generally believes that jeans made of thick cotton are ideal since they conform to your body’s contours and become more comfortable with time.
September is always looking for old Levi’s 501s that were made in the United Kingdom or 550s made in the United States because they are the most flattering style for her body. The “taper at the waist and make my butt look perky.”
“If I’m purchasing vintage, it’s the weight of the fabric that’s important. They might feel soft from being worn for many years, however I still like it to appear heavy and solid,” she says. “I love seeing vintage jeans that have a trace of a wallet or phone ingrained into the denim from years of doing the same rituals.”
When shopping for new jeans, she is looking for a pair that is soft and comfortable. She also likes Acne, Our Legacy, and Toteme. If you’re purchasing something that has stretch, more hefty denim that has a little amount of elastane is likely to last longer, whereas those with a stretchy fabric are more likely to shrink in time.
“You need something that will be able to hold its shape and bounce back after washing and wearing them. If the fabric isn’t thick enough then you’ll see that it sags in places like the crotch, knees and waist,” September advises.
“Buy a classic style.”
“There’s so much denim in the world and so many extra pairs of jeans lying around,” says Tiffanie Darke. “I would definitely buy [jeans] that use recycled denim.”
The creator of the publication It’s not Sustainable, as well as co-founder of the boutique that is sustainable Agora, suggests Anna Foster’s brand ELV Denim (who has been interviewed for this piece prior to Darke). Darke says that the brand uses old jeans and transforms them into fashionable designs they say make them “incredibly flattering.”
If you want to go further, she suggests looking to brands that promote the regenerative cultivation of cotton, such as Citizen of Humanity’s Goldsign. Similar to September, she stays clear of any product that is made from a mixture of Lycra or elastane due to their lower durability, and in addition, synthetic blends make jeans difficult to reuse. “The best thing you can do with jeans is buy a classic style that you can wear as many times as possible and that isn’t going to wear out,” she says.
In a way, with her strict no-stretch and classics-only rule, Darke’s favorite jeans are an old pair of dark black J Brand skinny jeans – combined with Elastane and Lycra and Lycrathat she’s worn for nearly 18 years. “They are everything that they shouldn’t be,” she declares.
“But the truth is, they’ve endured. I’m still re-inventing them repeatedly. I wear them under clothes and shirt dresses like leggings. Strangely enough even after all this time the elastane doesn’t seem to have gotten sucked out and they’re still comfortable for wearing.”
“I seek out fitness which makes me feel comfortable.’
Anna Foster, designer and ELV Denim’s founder, uses only vintage jeans. Since her designs are based on the two worn pairs and transform them into a brand new look, She is well-versed in the different ways that different weights of fabric and designs wear with time. She claims that rigid denim is a reliable indicator of high-end quality, as jeans made of thick and stiff materials will maintain their shape and will support the contours of your body.
When she launched the brand, she decided to make jeans that have seams that can be adjusted so that the perfect fit can be kept throughout the years. “I think it’s the same for every person – I look for the perfect fit that makes me feel good,” she explains. “Your jeans are the most difficult piece in your wardrobe; make sure you choose … jeans that are made to last.
“I wanted to make sure that my jeans can conform to how a woman or man wants to feel, rather than the other way round.”
“It’s always best to try the clothes on.’
Gabriella Pereira, designer of Beare Park Gabriella Pereira, designer of Beare Park, says that the most comfortable jeans she’s ever worn are those from Goldin The Row. The Row. “I’ve considered buying a second pair to have on rotation for when they are in the wash,” she declares. “They are also the perfect length for my height – which comes down to luck with jeans, as I find them hard to alter or take up when compared to other trousers.”
Because she prefers wearing comfy jeans, She seeks an easy fit from brands like Khaite, Bassike, Citizens of Humanity, and Magda Butrym.
Pereira hasn’t had any the satisfaction of buying jeans online, and even though it may seem outdated, she assures you that you’ll never regret visiting an actual shop. “Finding the perfect jeans can be an arduous process but it’s always better to try them on before making a purchase.”