Monday, December 7, 2009

Please Recommend: Grown Up Skinny Jean

Ugh. I REALLY need some new go-to jeans. Right now, skinny/straight leg cut is my favorite and I have two pairs... both were purchased under $15. They are all stretched out and just yucky. I prefer this cut because I can tuck them into boots but they also look good with flats.

I love the look of these matchstick jeans from j.crew but they look pretty bad on me and my big butt:



I'm very pear shaped so please keep that in mind.

PLEASE recommend your favorites! I'd like to stay under $100 but if you recommend a pair that you would sell your first born for, then I could be flexible.

Thanks!!!

45 comments:

  1. I have 2 pairs of skinny jeans, one from Old Navy and one from American Eagle. I love them both!

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  2. I just got the always skinny from gap. I really like them. I have a pretty good size butt in comparison to the rest of me as well!

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  3. "The Diva" jeans from Old Navy are perfect. I am pear shaped too with a, um shapely bum, and they fit great.

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  4. Have you tried the ones from F21? They have some that are $12.50 and some for $9.50. They're surprisingly flattering (and I have a big bottom too!) and you can't beat the price! A bunch of style bloggers love them. Check them out on the Anthroholic blog...

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  5. I've heard Paige Premium Denim is pretty good :)

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  6. I'm really loving the new line at Lands End "Canvas." I just got these jeans and man, are they comfortable (ass minimizing, too).
    HTH. xoxo

    http://canvas.landsend.com/pp/SlimLegJeans~203246_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::RND&CM_MERCH=IDX_00017__0000002202&origin=index

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  7. I am relatively pear shaped and I have a pair of skinny jeans that are from Banana Republic outlet that are "techincally" labeled as straight leg, but they definitely fit more like a skinny jean, with a very narrowly cut lower leg. I wear them with everything. I have pics in my blog, I think.

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  8. Gap Real Straight. I just got a pair last week. They worked for my hips/booty, whereas the always skinny were too tight. Bonus: they cover your rear and don't make show your backside when you bend over.

    I also have a pair of Kendall Skinnys from Alloy, which are great for tucking into boots but a little too much on the low rise for me. I like them a lot, I just only wear them with longer tops.

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  9. Haha I think we must be on the same wavelength or something! I have the same need for some new skinny jeans and I am pear shaped too so it is hard finding a good pair! I'll be paying attention to what people recommend as well!!!

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  10. I've got a big booty and I like AE's skinny jeans and Express Stella skinny jeans. I just purchased the Stella skinnies the other week and looove them!

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  11. I love your blog! I have never commented before but just feel I had to to let you know that I LOVE the Gap Always Skinny jeans. They are around $70. BUT get a size smaller than you normally wear because they stretch out like you would not believe. Or, I like the Diva skinny jeans at Old Navy. Hope this helps!

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  12. I'm a pear shape and I've just bought my first pair of skinnies: lee at kohls. I had the waist taken in, but otherwise I love them! Such comfy, stretchy denim!! I've worn them here: http://fell4fashion.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-lookbook-my-1st-skinnies.html

    Good luck!

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  13. I am also a pear-shape with large legs and butt and I own 2 pair of AE skinnies (not their super skinny fit). They both fit diferently, actually. One pair is a little looser which I like to wear with flats, the other pair is very tight, yet comfortable which looks better tucked in boots.

    I have also tried on LOFT skinnies and liked the fit.

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  14. I have a pair of Levi's skinny jeans and love them. I haven't bought Levi's since highschool so I was a bit skeptical about them when I saw them at Macy's. I'm so happy I gave them a second chance. Happy searching!

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  15. the gap 1969 in always skinny. amazing amazing amazing!

    also, you really can't go wrong with a premium label. you pay a little bit more, but they last FOREVER; don't stretch out; and wash like a dream. a sales girl can help your find the perfect pair for you.

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  16. I have a pair of Levi's skinny jeans that I love. I haven't bought Levi's since highschool so I was a bit skeptical when I saw them at Macy's. I'm so glad I gave them a second try, they fit so nice. Happy searching!

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  17. I have your same problem and have tried on SOOO many jeans.

    I have two pairs of the J crew "matchstick" skinny jeans and I think it's the lack of stretch that makes them fit us pear-shaped girls so poorly.

    I agree with Briar Oak to get the Gap Always Skinny a size down because they stretch out. I had to return them to go one size down (to a 28) and then that size has stretched out too! They are now loose enough that I really can't in good conscience recommend them.

    I have some of the "The Diva" skinny jeans from Old Navy and I like them but they are so low rise that I have to wear a belt. No one wants to see my underwear peeking out!

    So yes, I agree with Bridget: I ended up with a pair of Paige premium denim! And I paid less than the jeans from the Gap bc they sell them at TJ Maxx!

    If you are willing to go scouting out high end denim, I would also recommend Habitual denim. They sell it at Nordstrom and now Piperlime and it is AWESOME. Cut curvy enough for my butt but then with a small waist! Plus it's a little higher rise so you don't have to worry about bending over!

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  18. I have a couple of pairs... one I actually found a Kohls! They are "elle" skinnies and work well for pear shapes (I too am a pear).

    My FAVORITE is a pair of "skinny crops" that I bought from Gap. They are on clearance for $17 online, they have a zipper on the side. I just ordered my size, but in tall so they ended up being ankle length (I'm 5'6").
    Hope that helps! Let us know if you find some great one!

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  19. I second all the votes for Old Navy "Diva" Jeans-- they fit a boot-ay and come in nice dark washes that don't look cheap! :)

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  20. I got one pair at Banana Republic and the other pair at JCrew. I love the Banana ones, so I would try them see if they work for you. I'd only buy them during a coupon day too :)

    good luck!

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  21. I'm pretty curvy in the butt/thighs, and the only skinny/straight jeans I've found that fit so far are the Modern Slim style from Ann Taylor Loft. I'm partial to the super dark, stretchy rinse wash. And, they come in 3 lenths!

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  22. AG brand Stevie fit. You can get them an Anthropologie. They are a bit pricey, but the best fitting skinny jean out there. Good with flats/boots/etc. I have the black and they are the absolute best pair of pants I own.

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  23. old navy divas!!! i'm on my second pair and cannot believe the fit for only $29.50! (i have a pair of the sweethearts, too, and they fit equally as well.)

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  24. I like Gap Always Skinny in the dark blue color. This kind has stretch in it, and is more true to size. I have it in other washes (distressed, medium blue) and they stretch out VERY fast. Believe them when they say that every pair stretches out a 1/2 size.

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  25. I am with MsAmanda - Gap Real Straight... not too skinny, perfect for tucking into jeans or with flats!

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  26. I love my Banana Republic jeans. They're almost always on sale, and you can find them easily for about $60. Their trouser style is beyond flattering, and I love their skinnies too.

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  27. I like the Gap Always Skinny, but they are SKINNY around the ankles so I mostly just wear them tucked into boots. They are so comfy and look really expensive- people always ask where they're from. I would recommend trying Gap's Always Skinny and their Real Straight and then picking whichever you like best!

    P.S. If you buy them online, use promo code GAP20 to get 20% off and there's free shipping on orders over $50 right now! (I just had my bf order me the distressed skinny's for Christmas!) ;)

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  28. Hi Bryn- Love the new layout! Can't wait to see the website!
    I, too, thought I would like the matchstick but was horribly disappointed in the dressing room. I have J.crew's bootcut right now, and though they aren't technically "skinny" they fit me pretty close to the skin and they are about as skinny as I need. And the bottom does not flair out like a typical bootcut. If you are in J.crew, try them on- you might be surprised! Oh, and I did NOT pay the $98 they are listed for now- I must have gotten them on a season end sale last year for a much better price.

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  29. I have the same pair from Banana that someone else recommended -- I think they are called "classic straight" and they might even be on sale right now. I'm pear shaped too, and I think these fit great, but are more flattering on me than the super-skinny cuts. I'll admit they don't look as great with boots (they aren't as tight at my knee) but they look perfect with flats -- not too trendy.

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  30. J brand and AG skinnies are incredible. Over $100 but not by much, and I have hips and butt and they work WONDERS for me. Anthro has them!!

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  31. My skinny jeans (first pair, recently purchased!) are from American Eagle and I LOVE them!

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  32. oooh! I have a great suggestion. We are about the same build, tall, pear shaped, and i JUST bought a great Straight Leg pair off the sale rack at Banana Republic for about $50. They fit perfect and are long enough to wear heels with! (important for us tall gals) Good Luck!

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  33. I am huge supporter of NY&Co jeans because they have higher rises but are still stylish, and I LOVE their skinny jeans. Plus, you can't beat the price!!

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  34. I practically live in my Banana Republic skinny jeans... amazing!

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  35. Love my Levi's skinny jeans! Also, Madewell has skinnies, so may want to try there (if there's a store near you). They were on sale for $50 yesterday.

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  36. I've had the same issue, looking for skinny, but body is curvy. i bought 3 pairs of Xhilaration Skinny jeans from Target. They are rediculously comfortable and they don't stretch out at all which is unheard of for a skinny jean. I'm a mom who lives in yoga pants, so i need comfortable. I bought them a size bigger than what I normally wear since they are low cut, but since they don't stretch out, they are perfect and the best part is, they are $20!

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  37. I'm also pear-shaped and fond of AG brand that I got at Anthropologie. I have the stretch-cord skinny fit and I love it, but haven't tried jeans.

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  38. Old Navy Sweetheart skinny's. I'm short with a big hiny, they are perfect!

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  39. Always Skinny from Gap!! They're around seventy bucks and will last forever!

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  40. I wholeheartedly recommend Cheap Monday jeans. They're good quality, very skinny, and even have a fairly high waist. They're $65 on Amazon right now, I believe. I, too, am quite pear shaped and these are my favorite skinnies right now!

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  41. My mom just bought some at NY & Co. and she LOVES them. She swore she would never wear a skinny jean but they're really flattering.

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  42. I second all the votes for Old Navy "Diva" Jeans-- they fit a boot-ay and come in nice dark washes that don't look cheap! :)

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  43. I have a pair of Levi's skinny jeans that I love. I haven't bought Levi's since highschool so I was a bit skeptical when I saw them at Macy's. I'm so glad I gave them a second try, they fit so nice. Happy searching!

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  44. I'm really loving the new line at Lands End "Canvas." I just got these jeans and man, are they comfortable (ass minimizing, too).
    HTH. xoxo

    http://canvas.landsend.com/pp/SlimLegJeans~203246_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::RND&CM_MERCH=IDX_00017__0000002202&origin=index

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  45. I just got the always skinny from gap. I really like them. I have a pretty good size butt in comparison to the rest of me as well!

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