New jeans...
 

Ok, I need new jeans. What brands are hot right now? Everyone here is wearing Seven Jeans still, but I'd love to get something thats up and coming and will still be fashionable next year. Any suggestions? I also LOVE the way that Citizens of Humanity's Ingrid Stretch fits....

Calling Rudey
 

Rudey is going to have a field day with this thread.

For those of you, who like me, are not concerned with which brands are hot, Brooks Brothers has the best jeans that I've owned. And they aren't that expensive.

Ditto for the Old Navy Curvy Jeans. They may be cheap, and they may not be "hot", but they're the only jeans I've ever found that properly fit my "sistahgirl" behind. ;)

Guess? jeans are my favorite! They fit so well and they are very stylish. They never go out of style. Also, they're not as expensive as Seven jeans or Lucky Brand.

I'm not a huge fan of J.HO herself.... but I love my J.Lo jeans!!

I'm also a fan of Express, Limited, and American Eagle.

French Connection jeans are made incredibly well....not FCUK but the couture part of the brand...
Also, take a look @ Paper Denim and Cloth.

Well, I am going to sound SO old by saying this:

I am not going to spend an arm and a leg on jeans. I find what fits and usually stay within that brand's styles year to year. I LOVE Express jeans.
I find it so interesting that people pay $75, $100, $125 for jeans!

I am a firm believer that you can get a great look for less. :) Just my $.02!

I don't think it's necessary to spend 150 on jeans to get 'the look', but that's the type of clothing Rachel was asking about. :)

Oooh I never knew French Connection had non-FCUK jeans!! I'll have to check them out!!!

Also, I know that there are like a thousand billion styles of Paper Denim and Cloth or whatever its called....anybody have suggestions?

Thanks!!!

Errr... I got new jeans at Old Navy.

I also had a moment of weakness and spent $58 on a pair of jeans from GAP, because they really fit nicely. I'm taking them back tomorrow because I just can't spend that kind of money on a damn pair of jeans.

I personally think that GAP, Old Navy, and Express jeans fit very nicely.

What you won't be buying APPLEBOTTOM jeans? But Nelly says they're perfect, lol!

I like Fever Jeans. They're kinda expensive (which just means that you have to wait til there are sales, or do some digging on ebay)but they work for those of us who got back, while being really stylish (for the most part- they have some uuuugly styles too). Guess Jeans are ok, but they need to be belted for me :(

I like my Calvins. :)

I am surprised that Rudey hasn't posted here yet.

Rudey was just hanging out in san fran...cut him a break.

Most of the brands mentioned are fit for homeless people. Paper Denim was the only decent brand mentioned. I like them because they're really thin and fun. I'd recommend Habituals or Chip & Pepper. I've seen them on a couple girls and they are way hot. Do they make Theory jeans for girls? I really like vintage jeans because it's like owning a piece of Americana so I visit Denim Doctors in LA so maybe swing by next time.

Seven is about a million years out of style. Citizens for humanity just doesn't have enough of that "I'm hot and you want to bang me" look, Express screams "I can't afford anything better and love to waste money", and Guess says "come have sex with me in this alleyway right against this dumpster because i'm gross like that."

-Rudey
--Off to bed

I actually bought 2 new pairs of jeans today from Eddie Bauer. They were $85 for both, but my last pair I bought from there lasted 2 soid years and a lot of wear and abuse.


Just my $.0265497 worth
-Mark

Yes, they make theory jeans for girls (at least I'm pretty sure..) and I personally love citizens for humanity jeans!!! I just need lighter jeans like the ones below, and they don't make that type of wash right now!

Anyhow, I looked online and found THE CUTEST Chip & Pepper Jeans EVERRRR!!!

http://images.eluxury.com/assets_ser...stone_Pete.jpg

But....they're like $170!!! GASP!!! That's like 50 more dollars than I really was planning on spending!!! I guess it'll have to wait for a bit!!!

I get my jeans from Rampage and Guess... I have gotten so many compliments on many of my pairs of jeans from Rampage. I also recently got these jeans that fit me perfectly from Nordstrom.

I am generally a fan of GAP jeans because they are sturdy and keep their shape well. I can also find the correct length there. The only problem is, they sometimes literally "gap" in the back because I am petite and do not have ANY junk in my trunk :( Low rise styles have been a God-send because of that!

In general, I try to buy clothing that has an inconspicuous label or NO LABEL because I am not into brand-dropping. So other than fit and durability, the lack of a label or signature pocket stitch on the bootay is something I look for :)

Anyway, I am going jeans shopping as soon as my husband gets home so I will let you know if I have any success. I have become a way less successful shopper since I moved away from my family. I need motherly or sisterly approval because I am indecisive!

I don't know what Rudey is talking about because Sevens are still alive and well here in LA and let me tell you no UCLA or USC sorority girl is going to be caught wearing anything that is out of fashion (like the Juicy Couture warm-up suits or the "Return to Tiffany" tag jewelry...sorry I guess that should be in my superficial post :D ).

Unforunately for my parents and most recently myself, my tastes run on the expensive side and I am a true designer jeans connoisseur. I love Miss Sixty (an off-shoot of Italy's Diesel Jeans), Seven, Paper and Cloth, and Frankie B. jeans. Honestly, I had the hardest time finding jeans until I tried a pair of Miss Sixty while studying abroad and I've been hooked ever since. The great thing about these jeans is that they make really funky, cute styles and they are SOOO LONG which is great if you have giraffe legs like me.

I agree that $150 dollars is a lot to spend on jeans when I really look at it but they last forever which is great since I wear them almost everyday, even to work as an teacher.

I've definitely seen people wearing Miss Sixty, but I've never tried them on. I think I'm going to have to!!!

Are Juicy track suits really out of style?? Everyone here is wearing them!!

Yes! Along with those Tiffany tag bracelets and necklaces like TriDeltaGal said. That's why I think it's so important to buy clothing that is more classic than trendy as styles constantly change. If you're going to spend $150 on something, make sure it's something you can wear for years to come. That is why I never invested in the Tiffany tags or the Juicy track suits (or any of the expensive hair straightners like the Chi or Blue Sapphire....I bought mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $17). I knew all these things would be out after a year. When you buy your jeans, make sure they're stylish and fit you well but also make sure they're a brand that has been around for years and has always been trendy. That's why I love Guess?, Calvin Klein, Theory, or French Connection.

thank God...I know it will take a while for everyone up here to get the hint, but if I see another one of those things (or a knockoff of them) I am going to hurt someone.

Aw, I can only wear the Levi's superlows because I am so very short and have a short waist and curvy hips. I also have a thing about pants hitting my belly button, so the levis are perfect for me. But usually Gap works well. and I so Love Lucky Jeans, but can't usually find my size. I despise jean shopping-Size 7's in short are almost impossible for me to find!! Maybe I should try some websites-anyone else have my problem? Short waist, curvy hips, size 7 and short????????If so and you know of a good website let me know!!

I love Levi's. I don't care what anyone else says, they are the orginal jeans, and they are the best.


Christia

woo hoo!!!!!!

I lean towards Levi's and Express. I really don't care if those two aren't good enough either. Makes me glad where I'm from. Totally accepted here. :D

Extremely UNtrendy person alert!

I'm in that weird area between regular size and plus size. I can buy things from either, albeit higher sizes of misses and lower plus.

That said, I love Levis and Lee jeans...I also like Venezia jeans from Lane Bryant. But the most comfortable and consistently good-fitting jeans for me, oddly enough, are Genuine Sonoma Jeans Company, the store brand from Kohl's. Plus they're cheap. :D

I love Miss Sixty. I've never heard that they were an offshoot of Diesel (which I also love), but maybe that explains something. Living in Italy allowed me to buy Diesels and Miss Sixty jeans for about $45 American--considering I've worn my Diesels once a week for the past year and a half, it's been worth it. Plus, I have wide flat hips, and those jeans seem to fit me best considering my height. :)

I buy clothes so rarely that I don't mind spending a lot if I know it will last for a long time.

7 was out of fashion for a while. Check out Fred Siegel around by you. Great stuff. The kids in Powell will think you're cool.

-Rudey

Actually, its Fred Segal, not Fred Siegel :D...and yes it is a great store but I only shop there when I can get an employee discount (a friend works there) or at their yearly fall sale. It is generally way too expensive even for me. Oh and by the way, they still sell Seven jeans there...I actually bought my last pair there ironically.

Don't know where you got your information but we here in L.A. must have fell off of the fashion train because Sevens are still very popular in the college/mid-twenties crowd here. I see them in every bar or club party from Sunset to Newport Beach. Now, if you are saying that they are out because they are becoming slightly more mainstream (they sell them at Nordstroms now), then that is a whole other situation. But quite honestly, I coulod care less if it is a "Fashion Go or a Fashion No" because they are super comfortable.

ETA: By the way, Powell is our library...and I promise you we are not having couture fashion shows while studying for a Physics midterm or while writing a History paper. No one is dressed to impress in there, even at a school like UCLA ;)

Tiff is classic and will always look good with the circle, but the other shapes that were knocked off should be thrown away as soon as they turn your skin green.

For jeans, I have long legs, and I order from Gap online so I can get the longer ones. Or I just buy the regular lenght and tell people they're capris ;)

That reminds me... I was out shopping the other day and I found a pair of capris that were "regular length". They fit me as jeans. :(

Try Custo Barcelona.

As a jean addict, I totally suggest trying Paper Denim and Cloth and AG jeans... they are hip and adorable! Miss Sixty are also great, but a lot of their styles run even smaller than most nice jeans, so be prepared to be humbled.

By the way, has anyone seen the Sevens they are selling at Express?! They have some deal now where they design styles just for Express stores and they are way cheaper, $78 and $98. It's so weird!

i have to agree with you. i bought a pair of jeans from Rampage's sister store, Charlotte Russe, and i LOVE them. the fit beautifully.
but that was a long time ago. i need a new pair. i am looking into buying tommy hilfiger.

I honestly didn't know they made AG for girls. I love the label more than anything I think. I don't remember where in so cal they're made, but a friend said they're not the hottest place so I'm not exactly sure why jeans are coming from there.

And TriDelt, sorry about the spelling. And yes that is what I mean by out of style. People pay a premium to have something different - to have a damn stupid little red label on the pocket with cool stitching back there..for that.

And last I was in Powell your persian population was having an A/x fashion show.

-Rudey

Haha! Rudey, you cracked me up with that one because it is so true...I took a Middle East Poli. Sci class and it was like walking into an Armani/Gucci fall line premier. But, luckily for me I had Persian sisters who were more than willing to let me borrow clothes!

I love my AG's. I also like:

Blue Cult

Miss Sixty

And I like Seven's because they fit me really well.

There were Persians in your house? Did they turn their cell phones off?

I hear a lot of the really cool jeans never make it out of places like Japan. Are g-stars made for girls too?

-Rudey
--The only good thing about 7's is that girls that wear them usually have arses.

Haha, no I don't have much of an "ars"--I wear them sometimes because they make me look like I do.