I used to dread shopping for jeans. I felt as if they were always too long (so I never got a clear vision of what they would really look like) and I always felt it was just hard finding a pair that fit my body….
I’d have to say that I gained much more clarity out of what I wanted in jeans, as well as what styles would complement my body, after I had Harper. I can’t really pinpoint why, but it was really at that point that I started to hone in on wearing what made me feel good. That often meant less skinny jeans (I still own a couple pairs, but they’re not my go-to anymore) more straight legged, girlfriend fit… along with a high waist rise. I learned what inseams elongated my shorter legs (typically a 24 to 26 inseam depending on style) and that I could easily create the looks I wanted with a simple DIY project (my DIY on the raw hem here).
So while I know that everyone’s denim preferences differ, I’m rounding up 6 of my go-to pairs of denim today. A few brands/lines that I’ve found to consistently fit well on my body are AGOLDE, Levi’s, and Everlane. I’ve had most of these for a year or two and find myself reaching for them over and over again….
Hope you all have a great weekend!
AGOLDE JAMIE JEANS
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The AGOLDE Jamie jeans might be my most “reached” for pair of jeans… I love the way they fit, the lighter wash, and the slight distressing in the jeans. They’re high waisted, but not constricting. I cut the hem of the jeans and allowed them to fray naturally. I recommend sizing up in these jeans as I found them to run a tad small (as opposed to the AGOLDE shorts that run tts).
LEVI’S 501 CROPPED
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I love this 501 cropped pair for so many different reasons. One, I’m always a fan of distressing and particularly like it on this pair (wash is Montgomery)… they’re a nice high waisted fit, and the leg is a more relaxed fit so they’re actually pretty comfortable to wear. I recommend getting your regular size, as they do run large (I also cut the hem on these). They just released a new color in these that I really like as well.
HIGH RISE BLACK JEANS
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So, if you love stretch in your jeans, then this black pair is for you. They’re super stretchy and forgiving. I’m also a huge fan of the distressing at the hem and didn’t have to make any alterations to the length (these hit below my ankle). They also have a high waist fit. If you’re between sizes on these, I’d recommend sizing up, but otherwise your normal size should fit!
BDG WASHED BLACK JEANS
Alright, so I love the color of these BDG washed black jeans, and the distressing, but if you prefer your jeans to have stretch I don’t recommend them. I do think these jeans are really flattering and go with so many different outfits… since they’re not a true black they’re a little more casual. I went up one size in these since they don’t have stretch.
CHEEKY STRAIGHT JEANS IN BLACK + BLUE
If you prefer jeans without distressing, maybe a pair that you can wear to work, then these cheeky straight legs fit like a dream. They don’t have a ton of stretch, but they still fit really well. High waisted, a straight fit throughout the leg, but they don’t feel constricting. Over the past two years I purchased them in the black and the blue jean color and have been super happy with both. I did size up one, since the stretch is minimal.
