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10-03-2011, 08:00 AM
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jeans
i'm having a hard time finding a pair that i like. my problem is my long legs. regulars are too short and longs are too long. i bought a pair of gap curvy 1969 longs on saturday - the pair i already had fit perfect. these are a little looser and a smidge too long. ugh. i'm keeping them because i am not a fan of shopping.
ok so where do you buy your jeans? do you buy lots of different kinds or stick to one kind? 
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10-03-2011, 08:14 AM
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I have long legs too (but I'm only 5'4)
My favorites right now are American Eagle their longs are usually 34" inseam..Old Navy is usually 36" inseam for Tall so you might find you like the length @ AE. I have the Straight and the Boyfriend. I find the boyfriend to be a little too low rise for my liking but they fit well. They run pretty true to size so I'm pretty comfy ordering online. I've heard great things about Buckle jeans too but I've never tried them. I find they are a bit too $$ for my taste
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10-03-2011, 09:23 AM
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I used to LOOOVE the sweetheart jeans from ON but I think they changed the inseam on them. They are too short for me now (regs) and the talls are too long. I LOOOOVE how they fit in the butt and hips though. I'm just too lazy to have them tailored
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10-03-2011, 10:15 AM
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I bit the bullet and went to Nordstrom. It was a little more expensive, but the extra help finding jeans that REALLY fit me (I'm short, with a bubble butt and tiny waist) plus the fact that they altered the length for me made it totally worth it. It was the first jeans shopping trip I'd made in years that didn't end with me in tears from frustration.
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10-03-2011, 11:42 AM
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My favorite jeans are from Eddie Bauer. I used to wear the regular bootcut ones, but then they changed the cuts last fall and I had to switch to curvy. At first I was annoyed to have to switch, but they do fit wonderfully.
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10-03-2011, 11:44 AM
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I'm an American Eagle jeans girl too. My favorite are the Artist jeans although they have quite a few new styles this season that I haven't tried yet. I'm only 5'3" so I love their Short length but I did notice they now carry four lengths (from 30.5-36" inseams).
If you haven't bought jeans from AE before, I'd recommend going into the store so you can try on a variety of styles and sizes. I've found that the sizing does vary a little depending on the style and stretch of the pants. Plus if they don't have the size/length combo you need, they'll order them for you online and then you don't have to pay shipping.
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10-03-2011, 11:47 AM
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I go to the Buckle. Seriously.....there employees just know how to fit good jeans. All different inseam lengths. Plus, I am really happy with the fit. If they can't fit you "exactly" they offer FREE alterations. Seriously. Good stuff.
Also, I have had good luck at Maurices.
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10-03-2011, 12:05 PM
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I <3 old navy jeans. I have the sweetheart, the diva and the dreamer. Dreamer is prob my favorite.. but I wear the diva with my knee high boots. I do like the sweetheart too, I just like Dreamer better. I have a butt and hips
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10-03-2011, 12:32 PM
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i wear the ON diva ones.. i actually have a regular and a long.. the long def drags a bit, the regular is too short if im wearing sneaks (fine for my flats) pants are irritating.
 im no help here. i just let my pants drag
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10-03-2011, 12:34 PM
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10-03-2011, 12:39 PM
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I have really long legs and it's embarassing how short my jeans would always be... lol-I wore men's jeans in high school just to get them long enough. I finally started ordering from delias dot com because I can choose my inseam. Nothing bought in any store I've found is ever long enough, and it doesn't help that they shrink in the wash. I buy 36" or 37" inseam from delias(I buy 36" when I get boot cut) and they're perfect.
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10-03-2011, 12:47 PM
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I buy Lee jeans - I can't remember which kind, and I'm too lazy to go check
However, I am 5' 3-1/2" with a 33" leg - I have always had a hard time finding any kind of pants that fit my short-waisted frame. Petites are always too short and regulars are usually too long, but the Lees are perfect as long as I'm not wearing flat shoes, which I hardly ever wear, so there ya go. (I usually have at least a 2-3 inch chunky heeled shoe on). I'm also cheap, and Lee's are in my budget 
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10-03-2011, 12:51 PM
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If you have a downeast outlet store they have AE and Big Star and Hollister and True Religion that have all the varied lengths for a lot less than they are at the "other" stores.. I got a pair of Big Star (buckle) for $20 last week and for kids for school I got AE ones for both my kiddos for less than $15 a pair. True Religion jeans were about $100 rather than $300 there as well.
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10-03-2011, 01:17 PM
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I always picture Meg being taller too...We had a thread here at one point where everyone listed their heights. It was really funny to see who you perceived to be what height and how tall they really were.
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10-03-2011, 01:18 PM
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diva or dreamer from ON here too. mine drag as well. they aren't proper jeans unless they have the ratty bottoms
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10-03-2011, 01:20 PM
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the first time i saw a pic of you, lynnette, i said to meg, "man, she's a lot shorter than i pictured her!" LOL glad i'm not the only one!
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10-03-2011, 01:41 PM
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10-03-2011, 08:08 PM
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10-03-2011, 08:17 PM
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I'm currently loosing weight, but when I get to my goal, I am totally buying buckle jeans. My sister swears by them.
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10-03-2011, 08:38 PM
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I love Gap's Long and Lean jeans. LOVE. I'm too short, but I wear them long and wear them in nice and ratty, LOL!
I also love AE's Boyfriend jeans. Although it's been a while since I bought a new pair and I think they changed the cut of them on me.
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10-03-2011, 08:50 PM
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My favorite jeans are A.N.A at JCPenneys
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10-03-2011, 08:56 PM
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I stick to Levi's 515. I have them in each shade. I'm 5'10" and these are the only ones that aren't too long, and not too short, and when I sit or bend, there's nothing offensive showing.
It stinks that you don't have a Maurices. This is the only place my daughter can find jeans that fit perfect, other than Buckle. And until I graduate from college and get a real job, Buckle isn't in the budget.
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10-03-2011, 11:44 PM
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I wear the ON Flirt and Diva jeans, although I was surprised also to find a pair of jeans at Target that have been my favorites for the last several months. I just buy them long and hem them (although be careful hemming because they will continue to shrink!) I found this really easy hemming technique online that allows you to keep the original stitching. This is one of a few tutorials online for the same technique.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heZll3TMBT0
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10-04-2011, 12:00 AM
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I wore men's jeans in college because low rise wasn't out for girls yet, and I couldn't stand anything on my waist. Plus, I could totally tailor waist + length sizes how I wanted vs. getting frustrated with short being too short but reg being too long. I like AE best. I have ON, but i .look better in straighter through the hips/thighs cuts than curvy cuts. Last edited by krystalhartley; 10-04-2011 at 03:16 AM.
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10-04-2011, 05:52 AM
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I'm too lazy to go look at my favorites but I know that the ones I wear the most I got from QVC last spring...they are tight legged, which makes me very happy since I wear high uggs most of the winter.
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10-04-2011, 09:05 PM
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Ditto to the Buckle. I love theres and I'm on the opposite end. I'm a bit tall, but have super short legs and long torso. Buckle jeans are always so durable and comfortable. I just let them fit me, try on 20 pairs or so to find a few I like. 
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10-04-2011, 09:20 PM
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I do have some Old Navy Rockstar skinny jeans that I like...I wish they were a little longer though, but they work well with boots or flats. I also have some Jag and Kut jeans that I like from Nordstrom. You really have to try jeans on and know how they should fit. I have to try a LOT on...that's why Buckle is so great! They're totally worth the price!
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10-04-2011, 09:22 PM
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10-04-2011, 09:23 PM
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I've never heard of Maurices. I'll have to look online!
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10-04-2011, 09:25 PM
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10-05-2011, 07:57 AM
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This is a great thread! I have a pair of Old Navy Sweetheart Jeans that I wear all the time because they fit me great everywhere - except the waist. I have a huge problem finding jeans that will fit my big butt and small waist. So, although I love these best out of what I have found, I still hate having to wear a belt to cinch the waist in.
I will have to try some of these other brands that have been suggested.
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10-05-2011, 09:25 AM
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I'm Shorty McShorty Pants (5'3), but I bought my first pair of Lucky Jeans about 6 months ago and I fell in love. I got the Lola boot cut in short and they rock my world. My butt looks smokin' in them if I do say so myself
I recently bought the same jeans in different wash. And I'm sort of chunk-a-licious these days, too. I bought them in a 12 short and I feel GREAT in them. ETA: I do wear my jeans with 3" heels, so that helps too And their people are all about helping you find the right size! Good luck Celeste - let us know what you find!
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10-05-2011, 11:55 AM
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At Buckle, they'll probably try you in BKE Drew fit jeans, or Big Star Hazel fit jeans. Those both work great for me, but let them fit you for them and do what they say. If they say they're too big for you, trust them. They will stretch after a few hours and you don't want them sagging. I do love those jeans for everyday, but I like a really nice dressier wash jean too if I'm going out. I have some Jag bootcut jeans I got at Nordstrom (cheaper than my buckle jeans) that are a really dark wash. Also, the KUT Diana skinny jeans and the KUT Annie boyfriend jeans work well for me. I went a size smaller in the Diana's than the Annies too...there is more stretch. If you like your jeans to have a higher waist, try the Ann Taylor Loft curvy fit jeans. they fit me perfectly too, but the waist is higher than I'm comfortable with on a daily basis. There is no reason to "settle" anymore. There are so many different styles and options out there. There is definitely something to fit everyone. Now...if I could just find some nice black dress pants that fit. Nordstrom used to have their Halogen Taylor fits that were ok...they were a curvier fit, but I need to have mine taken in...I've lost some and they're too big. I'd like to find some straighter leg slacks too...these are a wider leg all the way down. They're nice, but I'd like to wear some fuller sweater type tops and would like the bottom half to not be so wide. I need to spend a day just shopping for work pants.
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10-05-2011, 12:21 PM
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I do like the waist to hit me lower on the hip. Or at least a few inches below the belly button. I have a belly button ring and it rubs if they aren't low enough plus they just feel more comfortable lower. Isn't it amazing how we just settle for something rather than taking the time to find the right fit? I finally went and had a bra fitting after wearing whatever worked well enough for 25 years! LOL The girls are so much happier and sitting in the right place finally!
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10-05-2011, 12:53 PM
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I adore Joe's Jeans and 7 for All Mankind! Of course, there a bit on the pricey side. Many websites make suggestions based on body types and Norstrom will fit you for jeans too. Good luck!
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