The Jeans Post

I have been on a quest to find the perfect pair of higher waisted, straighter legged, NOT too skinny  jeans without rips. After numerous deliveries, hours of online browsing and research, here are my findings. I *think* I have decided which ones I am keeping, although I keep changing my mind when I look at these photos.

*It might be helpful to know that I am 5’4, my waist measures 27 inches and my hips measure 34 inches.

1. LEVIS 501 Skinny Jeans –  Were £85 now £42.50

*room for a nappy*

I bought size 25 waist, 32 leg (28 inch leg wasn’t available) and had to roll them up twice.

Plus Points

• nice high waist
• give the illusion of curves
• not too fitted on the legs
• good price (currently half price)

Negatives

• I get that ‘room for a nappy’ look around the crotch. I think that would disappear if I bought them in a size 24/28 though, so it might be worth repurchasing.
• Button Fly closure
• Slightly baggy on the knees

2. GRLFRND Denim The Karolina- £260

I ordered these in a size 25.

Plus Points 

• I love the colour of the denim.
• Love the fit on the waist
• Love the straight leg
• Love the feel of the denim

Negatives 

• No option to order your desired leg length
• The price
• Slightly roomy on my bum
• Button Fly closure

3. MIH Daily High Rise Straight Leg Jeans – £215

I ordered these in a size 24.

Plus Points 

• I have a couple of pairs of MIH jeans and they hold their shape more than any of my other pairs of jeans.
• These seem to fit the best on my legs
• Love the colour
• Love the high waist
• Zip closure

Negatives 

• The price (although I am prepared to pay a bit more for jeans I know will last and fit really well)
• The leg length – I would need to alter

4. ALEXANDER WANG Cult Cropped High Rise Straight Legged Jeans – £260

I ordered these in a size 24.

Plus Points 

• Nice high waist
• Good on the legs, not too tight, not too loose.
• Zip Closure

Negatives 

• Price
• They are not cropped on me!

5. SEZANE 1967 BRUT SEXY – 95 euros

I ordered a size 24.

Plus Points 

• They come with a raw hem. Always makes me feel better about chopping!
• I love the colour
• Great fit, lovely high waist and they sculpt to your body at the back
• Good price for the quality
• Lovely denim

Negatives 

• Button Fly closure.

6. SEZANE 1958 The MOM Jean – 95 euros

I ordered these in a size 24. The bad news is that that’s the only size left available.

Plus Points 

• Lovely high waist
• Give the illusion of curves
• Good shade of blue
• Great fit on the bum
• Price

Negatives 

• They give that ‘room for a nappy’ look at the front.
• They would need altering
• Only size 24 left!

7. ASOS FLORENCE STRAIGHT LEG JEANS – £32

Ordered 25 waist 30 leg

Plus Points 

• You can order your desired leg length
• Cropped leg great for summer
• High Waisted
• Straight Leg
• Great Price

Negatives 

• Button Closure

8. J BRAND SELENA CROP – Were £220 now £99 

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I bought a size 23 waist. I would always advise sizing down in J Brand as they stretch. Mine are about a year old

Plus Points 

• They are a good length on me and I didn’t need to alter
• Fit really well around the bum
• Great denim which lasts and washes very well

Negatives 

• I would prefer them to be slightly higher on the waist.
• They have very few sizes left.

The final pair of jeans that I wanted to tell you about were recommended to me by a stylist  who recommends them to all her clients.

They are AG ‘ISABELLE’ Jeans – £249 

Apparently they fit like a dream, sit higher on the waist and have straight, slightly cropped legs which elongate. I have ordered them so will update the post with photos as soon as they arrive, along with any other jeans that I try. Hopefully it has been helpful. I am still not sure which ones I like the most, so if you have any preferences I would love to know your thoughts. Help me decide!

Thanks for reading,

Love, Chloe x