# Ladies, talk to me about designer jeans! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [November 17, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110 "2013-11-17T05:41:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Hedda\_Rosa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hedda_rosa/32/1204_2.png) [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2013, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/1 "2013-11-17T05:41:26Z")
I wear jeans nearly every day, even to work (business casual) and have decided its time to move beyond Old Navy but don’t know where to begin. The only “designer” brand I know is 7 For All Mankind. What other denim brands are worth checking out? I’m curvy, and about 5’2", and prefer skinny or straight leg to boot cut, if that helps… ---
**Author:** ![Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hilarity_n.suze/32/6223_2.png) [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2013, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/2 "2013-11-17T08:28:17Z")
The best jeans I ever had were Newman–I think it’s a French brand (the logo is New and Man on top of each other, and it looks exactly the same upside down…). These jeans made me look a few inches taller and a few inches slimmer and they felt fantastic. I have tried to find another pair that good, and the best I’ve done is Ralph Lauren skinny jeans. (The Newman jeans eventually wore out at the knees, unfortunately. That happens even to the best of jeans.) ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2013, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/3 "2013-11-17T13:04:16Z")
I don’t know about “designer”, but I bought not one, but two pairs of [Liverpool Jeans](http://www.liverpooljeans.com/#0) last week because they were THAT comfy and fit me so well. They’re verrrryyyy stretchy, which for me at least, makes a very comfortable jean. They come in skinny, straight leg, and boot cut, so you have your choice! ---
**Author:** ![Kasper1014](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c89c15/32.png) [@Kasper1014](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kasper1014)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2013, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/4 "2013-11-17T14:00:49Z")
Joe’s Jeans are supposed to be perfect in making your rear look awesome. I have a good friend who swears by them and I’m thinking of checking them out. ---
**Author:** ![PookahMacPhellimey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pookahmacphellimey/32/3175_2.png) [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2013, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/5 "2013-11-17T15:53:43Z")
I really love [Gas](http://www.gasjeans.com/en/http://), an Italian brand. Not sure how widely available it is elsewhere. Their skinnies are the business; their material is quite stretchy but not thin or saggy. Very flattering and very comfortable. They’re expensive, but not in the mega super range, because most models are straightforward and not embellished. ---
**Author:** ![cherry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cherry)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2013, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/6 "2013-11-19T10:12:48Z")
J brand has a pair that is super soft. It depends on what you like. My last two pairs were from rag and bone and j brand and they are both skinnies but very different hard vs soft in texture. I suggest going to nordstrom or something similar and trying on a bunch. They have most premium brands there. ---
**Author:** ![chela](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chela/32/21582_2.png) [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2013, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/7 "2013-11-19T11:39:13Z")
I really like the brand [frenchdressingjeans](http://www.frenchdressingjeans.com/#) different cuts depending on shape, curvy, straight hips etc…Won’t find a big ole designer label on them though, I have a few of their cute jean jackets too. ---
**Author:** ![SerafinaPekala](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@SerafinaPekala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SerafinaPekala)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2013, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/8 "2013-11-21T01:49:07Z")
> [@Kasper1014](#): > > Joe’s Jeans are supposed to be perfect in making your rear look awesome. I have a good friend who swears by them and I’m thinking of checking them out. Ditto. Joe’s Jeans. They come in many different fits and colors and Zappos has them so you can order a few styles and shipping to&from is free. They have a bit of stretch and the skinny’s fit like skin! So very comfy and not at all like MomJeans! super sexxy! > **[Women's Joe's Jeans Clothing + FREE SHIPPING | Zappos.com](https://www.zappos.com/joes-jeans-women-clothing/CKvXAVICyhTAAQHiAgMYAQo.zso?zfcTest=sis%3A0)** > > Free shipping BOTH ways on Joe's Jeans, Clothing, Women from our vast selection of styles. Fast delivery, and 24/7/365 real-person service with a smile. Click or call 800-927-7671. ---
**Author:** ![thisishowwepray](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7feea3/32.png) [@thisishowwepray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thisishowwepray)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2013, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/9 "2013-11-21T18:21:41Z")
If you’re 5’2", most Joe’s, J Brand, etc. are going to be an odd fit on you–even if you get them hemmed, because your knees won’t hit the right part of the jeans. Joe’s has some petites styles, including one called Provocateur that seems like your style based on what you described. AG and Hudson are also higher end and come in shorter lengths. I know Levis aren’t really designer, but they’re certainly a step up from Old Navy and they have a huge variety of sizes. You can get short/ankle length and there are jeans called Curve ID that have different proportions depending on your waist-to-hip ratio. You can find which fit will work for you [here](http://us.levi.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4370093) or just go and try some on. I’m 5’4" with a proportionately small waist and these fit me better than basically any other jean. ---
**Author:** ![Lukeinva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lukeinva/32/17872_2.png) [@Lukeinva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lukeinva)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2013, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/10 "2013-11-21T19:01:36Z")
Heh… back in the 80’s there was a commercial that went, using your best New Yorker accent, “hey lady! Jordache sticks out!” d&r! ---
**Author:** ![SerafinaPekala](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecae2f/32.png) [@SerafinaPekala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SerafinaPekala)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/11 "2013-11-21T20:26:32Z")
> [@thisishowwepray](#): > > If you’re 5’2", most Joe’s, J Brand, etc. are going to be an odd fit on you–even if you get them hemmed, because your knees won’t hit the right part of the jeans. Joe’s has some petites styles, including one called Provocateur that seems like your style based on what you described. Im petite and my Joe’s petites fit like a dream. Perfectly proportioned in several petite styles for me. ---
**Author:** ![LurkerInNJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ed655f/32.png) [@LurkerInNJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LurkerInNJ)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2013, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/12 "2013-11-21T21:08:28Z")
If you are only 5’ 2", the inseam on designer jeans will be an issue. Even if you have the hem brought up, your knee won’t be in the right place. Even on a 23" waist for a designer brand, the inseam is still almost 31" for a skinny jean. The best place for you to go would be GAP. They make petite lengths so the fit would be proportionate. ---
**Author:** ![CanvasShoes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/74df32/32.png) [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/13 "2013-11-21T22:01:34Z")
I wish they still made Bongos. The most supreme so-called “reverse fit” jeans ever. If you’re curvy (as in 10 to 12 inches smaller waist than hips), these are the best jeans. Anyway, enough reminiscing. I think Gap still makes reverse fit. I hope that helps. ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [November 22, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-talk-to-me-about-designer-jeans/674110/14 "2013-11-22T04:55:51Z")
No real dog in this scuffle - I don’t wear jeans any longer, they don’t make anything that fits a fat ass like me. Back when I was 135 pounds at 5’7" [I am now 5’5":(] I wore almost exclusively [Levi 501s](http://www.primermagazine.com/2012/spend/shrink-to-fit-a-guide-to-shrinking-the-classic-levis-501-stf-jeans). I had a couple fancy pairs of girly jeans - a set of windowpanes with the [3 inch squares](http://img0.etsystatic.com/003/0/5885575/il_570xN.352607084_j9qd.jpg), and a set with just the waist to bottom of the leg ruches. [can’t find a picture of the second type online] I disliked both of them because while the size was theoretically correct, they were slightly too tight in the calves, and I would still have had to take them in drastically at the waist. [I had wide hips for my height, which gave me a very exaggerated hourglass figure as I have a fairly barrel chest from growing up swimming.]