Let’s be honest; jeans are sometimes a pain in our denim-covered butts. Shopping for them can be a nightmare, sometimes even more horrific than the dreaded bathing suit hunt. But every once in a while, after you’ve traipsed to countless stores and tried on hundreds of styles, you find the Holy Grail—that perfect pair that seems like they were made especially for you. And then the clouds part, the sun shines through, and the angels sing, because your search is over—for a few months, anyway. Members of our editorial team reveal their favorite brands and why they love them so much.
Allison Ford, Staff Writer
I love skinny jeans, yet I myself am not terribly skinny. This is a conundrum I’ve faced for years. I like my jeans to be sleek and fitted, but most brands’ “curvy” styles are shapeless and baggy. Luckily, there’s an oasis of denim sanity in a world gone boot-cut: Express jeans. The Stella skinny cut is slim and chic, yet forgiving enough to wear every day, and their size eight is really a size eight; no need to up-size just to get the jeans over my butt. The best part about their denim is that it fits right away—no break-in dance required.
Bijani Mizell, Editorial Assistant
I’ll admit it: I’ve got a badonkadonk backside … which doesn’t always bode well for jeans. Of all the brands I’ve tried (Seven, Joe’s, True Religion), I’ve fallen (back) in love with Gap jeans. They fit over my generous curves and they’re stretchy, so I don’t feel like I’m cutting off circulation to my brain. My personal favorites are the super-dark “Always Skinny” version. Fashion darling Patrick Robinson designs them now, so these are not your momma’s jeans (or worse, Mom jeans). Plus, they don’t cost an arm and leg. Classic. Fitted. Gorgeous. Gap!
Rebecca Brown, Editor-in-Chief
Recently, I decided to venture into the designer denim area at Macy’s to see if the more expensive jeans really are worth the extra cash. After trying on many different brands, one brand and style emerged as the clear winner and declared my answer to that question a resounding yes—Joe’s Muse. Unlike my previous favorite, Lucky, they’re a little softer and don’t dig in as viciously to my sides causing unsightly muffin top. They just comfortably adhere to my body in a way that makes me feel like they’re as okay with my curves as I am. I love a pair of jeans that doesn’t judge. Thanks, Joe’s.
