Jeans--A Guide for Women

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
edited 8:19AM in Chit-Chat
Well..I thought this was rather interesting. It's a jean guide for women--goes over pocket placement, color, stretch, pocket size, and other interesting details that all factor into what makes the perfect pair of jeans. If it helps even one person I've succeeded! :)

Enjoy!

http://www.graspingforobjectivity.com/2012/02/jeans.html

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  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Love it!
    I really need a personal shopper. I am just worlds worst at knowing what looks good on me. lol
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    if i find jeans that are short enough,then im gunna buy em' despite all that stuff cause i can hardly ever find jeans that fit me in the length :/

    #ShortGirlProblems.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    if i find jeans that are short enough,then im gunna buy em' despite all that stuff cause i can hardly ever find jeans that fit me in the length :/

    #ShortGirlProblems.
    Tall thin girl problems are JUST as bad. Most pants that fit my figure, make me look like I'm in a damned flood.
  • LeggyAmericanGirl
    LeggyAmericanGirl Posts: 285 Member
    Awesome article, thanks
  • BehindBlueEyes988
    BehindBlueEyes988 Posts: 433
    if i find jeans that are short enough,then im gunna buy em' despite all that stuff cause i can hardly ever find jeans that fit me in the length :/

    #ShortGirlProblems.

    I know that feeling! My issue is finding jeans short enough that can fit over my butt! Ones that fit one part almost never fit the other. The best I've ever found were American Eagle jeans. They are my absolute favorite
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    if i find jeans that are short enough,then im gunna buy em' despite all that stuff cause i can hardly ever find jeans that fit me in the length :/

    #ShortGirlProblems.

    No need--find good jeans and a good seamstress. 10 dollars for a hem is worth it--or just learn to sew. Also, they have this hem-tape that you can just use an iron with. So you can have nice fitting jeans! :)
  • GrannySparkle
    GrannySparkle Posts: 225 Member
    Why on earth can't we buy jeans like guys do? waist size X length.

    My entire adult life I have worn the average length. Now petitte is usually for those who are 5"4' and below. I am 5" 4 1/2'. Now that I have lost some weight, the average are to long. The petites are the right length when I am standing but sitting they are a bit to short.
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    if i find jeans that are short enough,then im gunna buy em' despite all that stuff cause i can hardly ever find jeans that fit me in the length :/

    #ShortGirlProblems.

    I know that feeling! My issue is finding jeans short enough that can fit over my butt! Ones that fit one part almost never fit the other. The best I've ever found were American Eagle jeans. They are my absolute favorite

    oh yeah, i forgot about my butt.lol hmm, and im trying to make it bigger.lol dang it! maybe this is another factor in my jeans.
  • Louisianababy93
    Louisianababy93 Posts: 1,709 Member
    if i find jeans that are short enough,then im gunna buy em' despite all that stuff cause i can hardly ever find jeans that fit me in the length :/

    #ShortGirlProblems.

    No need--find good jeans and a good seamstress. 10 dollars for a hem is worth it--or just learn to sew. Also, they have this hem-tape that you can just use an iron with. So you can have nice fitting jeans! :)

    i wish there was a seamstess around where i live, and i cant sew,i tryed,HomeEc was a fail... hem-tape?must find this stuff!
  • WeekndOVOXO
    WeekndOVOXO Posts: 779 Member
    Why on earth can't we buy jeans like guys do? waist size X length.

    My entire adult life I have worn the average length. Now petitte is usually for those who are 5"4' and below. I am 5" 4 1/2'. Now that I have lost some weight, the average are to long. The petites are the right length when I am standing but sitting they are a bit to short.

    It's not that easy. At least guys that care about what they wear.
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    if i find jeans that are short enough,then im gunna buy em' despite all that stuff cause i can hardly ever find jeans that fit me in the length :/

    #ShortGirlProblems.

    No need--find good jeans and a good seamstress. 10 dollars for a hem is worth it--or just learn to sew. Also, they have this hem-tape that you can just use an iron with. So you can have nice fitting jeans! :)

    i wish there was a seamstess around where i live, and i cant sew,i tryed,HomeEc was a fail... hem-tape?must find this stuff!

    http://www.cvs.com/shop/product-detail/Singer-Instant-Hems-N-Cuffs-Tape?skuId=582569
  • LorinaLynn
    LorinaLynn Posts: 13,247 Member
    Maybe I'm just ultra particular about my jeans, but I don't think any of the ones pictured look all that good. There was one pair where she said the bum looked small and curvy, and I couldn't even tell it was a photo of a bum... it looked like they were on backwards.

    I have no brand loyalty or preferences. If it's in my budget, I try them on. If my butt looks good, I buy them. Pocket placement is key. I have a high round bottom (that I've worked hard to get). Pockets that are too low look horrible... I don't want the pocket halfway down the back of my thigh. :ohwell:

    And while I'm definitely not tall, I gotta side with the tall girls. Jeans that are too long are easy to fix. There's no cure for jeans that are too short.
  • thr33martins
    thr33martins Posts: 192 Member
    if i find jeans that are short enough,then im gunna buy em' despite all that stuff cause i can hardly ever find jeans that fit me in the length :/

    #ShortGirlProblems.

    No need--find good jeans and a good seamstress. 10 dollars for a hem is worth it--or just learn to sew. Also, they have this hem-tape that you can just use an iron with. So you can have nice fitting jeans! :)

    i wish there was a seamstess around where i live, and i cant sew,i tryed,HomeEc was a fail... hem-tape?must find this stuff!

    It doesn't matter - shortened jeans almost always look dorky (unless you go to someone REALLY good).
    My issue is long legs, short waist, which is better since low-rise has become popular, but because they are suppose to fit at the hip there is always a big gap at my lower back, which dips in considerably. It's always something...
  • NocturnalGirl
    NocturnalGirl Posts: 1,762
    Awesome! This is what I'm talking about :glasses: it's not about what's in style but it's about what works for you and suits you :) Thanks for sharing xx
  • thr33martins
    thr33martins Posts: 192 Member
    Maybe I'm just ultra particular about my jeans, but I don't think any of the ones pictured look all that good. There was one pair where she said the bum looked small and curvy, and I couldn't even tell it was a photo of a bum... it looked like they were on backwards.

    I have no brand loyalty or preferences. If it's in my budget, I try them on. If my butt looks good, I buy them. Pocket placement is key. I have a high round bottom (that I've worked hard to get). Pockets that are too low look horrible... I don't want the pocket halfway down the back of my thigh. :ohwell:

    And while I'm definitely not tall, I gotta side with the tall girls. Jeans that are too long are easy to fix. There's no cure for jeans that are too short.

    You are right, the photos do the "study" no justice, and I don't agree with all of her conclusions. However, some of them are dramatic, and in the real world (how they look walking down the street) I think they all probably look much better than in the photos. Also, age appropriateness is a HUGE consideration, and one that more people should pay attention to.
  • mirsasha
    mirsasha Posts: 27
    My entire adult life I have worn the average length. Now petitte is usually for those who are 5"4' and below. I am 5" 4 1/2'. Now that I have lost some weight, the average are to long. The petites are the right length when I am standing but sitting they are a bit to short.

    Same height and the same issues. Or the petites are the right length until you forget and put them in the dryer...
  • CALABRESE3
    CALABRESE3 Posts: 86 Member
    bump
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member
    This guide is great but what if you don't suffer from pancake *kitten*?
  • thr33martins
    thr33martins Posts: 192 Member
    This guide is great but what if you don't suffer from pancake *kitten*?

    Ha ha! I have an onion too, so I know what you mean!!
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member

    Ha ha! I have an onion too, so I know what you mean!!

    I know, she should have reviewed a more broad spectrum of women. Not just the shapes of bottoms but plus size as well.
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
    True about boot cut. I haven't bought anything but boot cut jeans in years. I dunno about the pockets, though, because I don't spend a lot of time looking at my own *kitten*. Maybe I should start now!
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member

    Ha ha! I have an onion too, so I know what you mean!!

    I know, she should have reviewed a more broad spectrum of women. Not just the shapes of bottoms but plus size as well.

    Here's the link: http://www.graspingforobjectivity.com/2012/10/plus-sized-denim.html
  • MaryJane_8810002
    MaryJane_8810002 Posts: 2,082 Member

    Ha ha! I have an onion too, so I know what you mean!!

    I know, she should have reviewed a more broad spectrum of women. Not just the shapes of bottoms but plus size as well.

    Here's the link: http://www.graspingforobjectivity.com/2012/10/plus-sized-denim.html

    Thanks alot that was very useful.

    Seeing that page did not make me want to go and buy jeans, instead it made me want to hit the gym harder.
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    I have pancake *kitten*...with a big waist and skinny thighs...my life.

    ETA. #firstworldproblems
  • love4fitnesslove4food_wechange
    love4fitnesslove4food_wechange Posts: 6,897 Member
    This guide is great but what if you don't suffer from pancake *kitten*?

    Ha ha! I have an onion too, so I know what you mean!!

    So do I. I find that lots of her points still apply.
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