In Search Of: The Perfect Pair Of Blue Jeans

For some reason, most women find it incredibly difficult to find the perfect pair of blue jeans.  Hey, I’ll admit I’m one of them – and I am the queen of denim (fancy way of saying I love me some blue jeans!).  If you click over to my “About” page, you will discover that I’ve even listed a “great fitting pair of blue jeans” as one of my interests.  So why is finding them so difficult?!

In a former life (read: college) I worked at the GAP.  After spending lots of time re-folding shirts and cleaning out dressing rooms, my manager noticed my knack for outfitting even the most desperate woman with a pair of GAP blue jeans that would make her grin like she had just won the lottery.  I was quickly given some additional training, the cutesy title of “Denim Specialist”, and permanently stationed by the denim wall (that would be the place where there are blue jeans as far as the eye can see) with a headset.  I knew the details of every fit, the fancy names for each wash (color) like “Sandstone”, but more importantly, I had a natural eye for figuring out what jeans would look best on a woman based on how she was built.  This made the GAP happy because they made sales, and it made me happy to have a woman hug me on her way out and gush that she has “never owned a pair of jeans that she was comfortable in” before.

I rocked.  I mean, duh.  Can’t you see the headset?

Fast forward 8 years with me.  (Wow, writing that almost hurt – it feels like yesterday.)  I’m married, a mom, a professional, and I still love my denim, but WOW.  The choices have really expanded now – designer denim is mainstream and oh-so-worth-it if you can afford to spend your precious economy-conscious dollars on it.  Or, if you choose to.  I mean, really, the days of spending in the single digits for a pair of jeans are well over, and and even the most thrifty have come to realize that it’s true.  After all, a great pair of jeans really can speak volumes about your personality, not to mention what they’re saying about your body.  And hey – if my jeans are speaking for me, I sure hope they’re calling me hot!

This fashionista is ready to move into the world of designer denim – but when I started shopping I quickly became overwhelmed.  Where do I start?  What fits are best for my curvy, longer-legged shape? The options are endless -  7 for All Mankind, True Religion, Citizens of Humanity, Rock and Republic, Hudson, Paige, I mean wow – the list just goes on.  I want a pair of jeans (or 3 or 4 if I can afford it!) that make me feel fantastic.  Where do I start?

So, I decided to turn to you for advice!  This “Denim Specialist” needs to grab her title back, and fast!  What jeans do you love?  What fits you best?  Have you tried any of these brands above?  Why or why not?  What jeans or brand of jeans can’t you live without – which ones will you never buy again?  Share with me in the comments box – I want to hear your denim stories and learn so I can end up feeling great in a pair of blue jeans again!

So that’s it, you’ve witnessed it first hand.  I’m on a quest to find the perfect pair of blue jeans for every occasion, and to learn about them all along the way.  I want the perfect pair of skinny jeans, the perfect dark wash jeans, the perfect pair to wear at night, and the perfect pair to wear all day.  Yes, it may be greedy, but I want to find them all.  And don’t worry – I’ll let you know what I come up with.  Maybe I’ll even vlog it.