As a Madewell associate my top tip is that most of our Denim stretches a 1/2 size in the first wear and will **generally** stay that way, esp if you follow care instructions and minimize washing! As crazy at it is, the jeans should be the least comfy the day you try them in the fitting room. I always recommend if people are unsure about sizing to grab the pair they feel most confident is their size but before wearing them out of the house please lounge around your house in them for at least an hour to double check you love the fit! Madewell jeans are insanely good quality and worth the price but you have to smartly size as our product does tend to run big depending on cut. Based on your feedback I would recommend you give the curvy high rise skinnies a go, and also when you bring a pair of jeans in the store to donate (we turn it into wall insulation) you get $20 BUCKS off any piece of full priced denim!
Micaela Sher Does the recycled pair of jeans have to be Madewell brand to get $20 off? Is it possible to recycle any denim brand, even if you don’t get the discount?
Those overalls were made for you!!! Also, I actually liked the voiceover. You seemed more comfortable and I hope you continue to do more In store try ones with this method!!
Hey Carrie! I used to manage a Madewell, with the denim & the gapping, it is doing that because you need to size down! The width in the thighs and length will stay the same, but the waist will change. They usually mold to your body after two to three wears! I am the same size as you, 5’10 and always get a 31 or 30. ✨✨✨ Different denim will vary in fit based on the Material also, If something has more cotton and is stiff I always size up. The price is that way because they are sourced ethically from specific high grade mills, are all hand made, and each pair take over a month to make. You can also recycle an old pair of denim to get $20 off each pair!
@@emmahunt92 Wash them every 5-6 wears is usually how long I go unless I feel the need to wash them earlier, and we recommend washing them inside out in cold water, dry them for like 10 minutes, then just hang them to dry!
I love the voiceover because we get more details and it seemed like you were more yourself and not worried about being heard or seen. I also love the cute doodle additions 😊
I really liked that you did a voice over this time for the dressing room! I bet it made it a lot less awkward for you! Also I LOVE the overalls and those white jeans looked amazing on you too! 💕💕
LOVE THAT YOU SHOWED YOUR STRETCH MARKS! They’re natural and idk why most people try to hide them and even go as far as edit them out! I LOVE THIS. Thank you for normalizing this.
I love the voice over!! I have social anxiety and definitely understand how filming in public would be stressful. You seem much more comfortable and able to talk fully about the clothing (all of which look great on you, white jeans included!).
My mom is a professional seamstress and according to her and her training in textiles, one of the reasons that clothes in the same size from the same brand can fit so differently is because different fabrics behave differently even when cut the same way. So those two pairs of jeans you tried on that were the same pair we’re probably cut out of a different weave, therefore they can behave differently even if they’re the cut the same. Also different designs cut to the same size can just fit differently because they’re just cut and/constructed differently. It’s like how you and Sierra can try on the same pair of clothes in the same size and they fit you each different because you have different bodies. The clothes are just different. Furthermore, the direction in which the fabric is cut can effect this as well.
“I don’t know who hurt you” 😂. Actually, though, high rise jeans hurt me...BAD. My poor chubby tummy can't take the pressure. Must be a body shape thing.
Beth B My mom feels that same way! It’s crazy cause for me I’m scrawny lol but don’t like high waist because they cut me off and give me a pudge whereas to low rise actually make my figure nice
when I try on jeans or pants in general my mom always says I have to do the "sit test". its basically when you try to sit down in the jeans to see if you still can breathe and the don't cut in to your stomach or legs. would love to see you try that if you haven't already!
So true especially with high waisted, I try to remember this every time, and I try not to suck in my stomach and I do unflattering thing to see how they look. Lol I could never take a camera in the dressing room with me, kudos to Carrie for doing it for us!
@@beckyboop9386 omg yes hahah. I always make myself look the worst so I know if they ACTUALLY fits. yeah true, I take my mom or a friend sometimes though so we can laugh together!
You and Sierra are the reason I found Madewell! TYSM for bringing this brand into my life. They're expensive, but when you find them at Nordstrom Rack, it's more manageable and I always love what I get
Ok, one more comment,... you are AMAZING! Your ability to try your jeans on camera is nothing less than STELLAR! You are absolutely gorgeous and a tribute to women. Kudos to you doll!
Carrie, you looked amazing in the mid rise Jean's, I preferred those over all of the other ones on you. Sometimes you just have to change your mindset since you are so dedicated to high rise.
Hi Carrie! I work at Madewell and I CANNOT recommend the high rise skinny in carbondale wash enough! I've had mine for years and the black never fades. Also, I'm a true 28 everywhere but madewell. I always size down to a 27 because a lot of the denim stretches after a few wears. And a tip for madewell denim and jeans in general- neeeeeeever dry them because the dryer burns the elastane so once they stretch out, they won't go back! Also donate any full length denim from any store to get $20 off. I know it's pricey but the quality and ethical sourcing makes it so worth it!!!
I’d recommend the curvy style at Madewell to avoid that gap in the back! I had the same problem, I tried on a pair of high rise jeans there in a 31 and had a huge gap in the back but fit everywhere else then I tried a 31 in the Curvy “tencel” kind, same cut and they fit perfect with no gap!
one time i thrifted these perfect jeans (perfect wash, fit, material, etc.) for $3. turns out they were madewell jeans originally $130! this is why i thrift!
Loved the voiceover! Definitely know how it feels to walk out a dressing room after face timing or something and everyone stares like I’m a crazy person 🤣
Thank you for showing the side view! When I try on clothing, I always think it looks great from the front, then question it from the side. But I remember to tell myself that’s just how my body is, and that’s ok. Also, the voiceover is great!
Literally dying over these jeans! I'm almost the same size and height as you and I can't put into words how much your videos have helped me. I have also gained weight over the past year and your videos have helped me feel comfortable and love my body. Thank you for all that you do. You are amazing!!!
I loved this video! I recently bought two pairs of madewell high rise and feel that they are 100% worth the investment because they stretch and hug my body and make me feel confident. 💛 I also was frustrated with size inconsistencies, so thank you for putting into words what I often feel in the dressing room!
I used to work at Madewell, and when our customers have the gap in the back, we always encouraged them to try a size down. It may feel like it won’t work, but almost always after a couple minutes the smaller size felt perfect. They will stretch out 1/2 a size, so if possible get the ones that fit your waist!
I always LOVED the fit of madewell skinny jeans. I'm a size 27 and I had a problem with a gap in the back as well but just always dealt with it. When I tried on the same size in the CURVY skinny jean......... game changer! It fit just as well as before, but there was no gap and the waist fit perfectly without being too tight! I also had the little bit more room for my thighs that I didn't know I needed lol. They are my FAVORITE pair of jeans I own.
As pricey as Madewell jeans may be, I have found them entirely worth it!! As long as you follow care instructions, they will last for so long! (Also, one of the only times I have had jean shopping experiences where I didn't feel defeated when I left the store, empty-handed or not). If you are a Madewell Insider (free to sign up!!), you get $25 off any purchase during your birthday month. You can also bring in any brand of used jeans, and they will recycle them into eco-friendly insulation, and you'll receive $20 off a new pair of jeans. They also offer a 15% discount to students and teachers, as well having a pretty solid sale section in-store and online!!
Can I say how much I love that you unapologetically put yourself out there and just are you 🙌🏻🙌🏻 ❤️ it’s everything. Hoping to create that vibe on my channel someday soon. Still SUPER awkward filming in public 😂😂 so huge respect. And girl 100% keep the voiceovers, just as fun to watch and helps you avoid awkward stares. Lol
I feel so bad saying this because I love this video but it’s so fun to see you in the fitting room chatting having actual moments and laughing and stuff lol
Honestly, THANK YOU. Since I’ve started watching your videos, I went to the beach and to a spinning class, two things I would never have done before because of my weight. ❤️
@@jeannep.9472 it's really no problem, I just thought it would help you mentally/emotionally to know someone cares & is rooting for you😊 I love to help & we all deserve the absolute HIGHEST form of self love!💕💕💕
Hello!! I work at madewell and I recommend trying the curvy jeans, the stitching of the jeans is meant to get rid of the gap in the back. Also noticed some extra fabric behind your knees, highly recommend to get a size down, our jeans stretch so much as you keep wearing them (Bc lets be real, we don’t wash our jeans after one wear lol). But also I totally understand the price is higher than most(if I didn’t work there idk if I could afford them lol) but we offer denim donations so bring in a pair of jeans you want to donate and you can get $20 off on your next pair of denim, in store or online!! Loved your video!!
Carrie! I have the jeans with the buttons on the front and I got them on sale for $40!!! So I would just suggest to wait a little and get them on sale. Those are the most amazing jeans but I would say that they do stretch out after a wash and wear, but they are SO COMFY. Thanks for the video and all the positive attitude towards your body. You have definitely helped with on my body confidence journey! Love you!
I was holding my breath waiting to see if you pulled those overalls our of your shopping bag. They looked so stinking cute on you. Great video! Made me feel a little less anxious about doing some jean shopping.
The classic straights in lunar wash are my FAVORITE!!! Try sizing down in them to get rid of the gap. I have high hips and that’s what causes the gapping. With nice denim, you have to break it in (like breaking in new shoes). Since cotton stretches naturally, you want a size that is tight at first so it’ll break in ~perfectly~
Madewell is a shop where you definitely benefit from getting helped by an associate! I’ve worked at Madewell for so long now and seeing all of these videos make me so sad because people don’t know how to find their madewell Jean! That dropping in the back and the gap above the booty is because you have curves! If you check out our “curvy” selection it gives more in the thigh and tappers at the waist and helps with those problems! Also on the topic of “mid rise” our jeans aren’t actuallly mid rise. If you are shopping at American Eagle or Target and looking at Midsize jeans they will be an 8in rise, while Madewell “mid rise” are 9in. As a company we rebranded our 9in high rise to be called a mid rise for more of the mom crowd that doesn’t like or feel uncomfortable in high rise fits. So you are really in a higher rise in any of our jeans!! (And the perfect vintage jeans are a high rise actually 11”, but you have to have noooo curves to be able to fit in them. We’ve had a lot of issues with them because they are 100% cotton) And as far as sizing goes, it’s all on the cotton percentage!! If something has a ton of cotton it will fit wayy tighter and if it’s more elastic it will be way more stretchy. Same with both pants and skirts. And on top of that madewell jeans are meant to stretch! They are made to live like new shoes, stretch to fit you! So you always want our jeans to be nice and snug in store!Also definitely bring up the blue jeans go green program, bring in old jeans and you’ll get $20 off of your full price jeans in store!! My biggest thing though - go in and try on some curvy! Curves happen and it can happen to any size and the curvy styles help! Lol, sorry for the mass word vomit! But Madewell employees want you to ask for their help! We love helping and want you to get the jeans meant for you!! ❤️❤️
Don’t get me wrong I love your thrift videos but looooove these try on videos!!!! They are so encouraging and really helped me branch into some brands and things I LOVE but would never have tried (cough like AE) without seeing your videos!! Thank you!
I tried on jeans at Madewell for the first time about a month ago and I was so frustrated at how inconsistent the sizing was! I definitely expected a better experience considering the price point.
So happy you were able to find some nice things Carrie! After watching your video I’m now Thinking of trying out what they have, if they have petite lengths that is 😅☺️
I love madewell jeans! I’m 5’9”, 150lbs. I’ve got more a tummy and less of butt with thin legs. Jeans a huge struggle. If they fit my hips/waist they are usually too big in my legs. Mid rise to high rise forever. All saints make some of my other favorite jeans. My all time favorite comfy jeans are the Good American, but I’d recommend sizing down. I’m typical 31/12 and had to go smaller and with the stretch probably could go down two sizes.
U are really darling😘😎 I commend ur embracing ur body n pushing toward normalcy! Everyone should be following this. Sending u a lot of love n know I got ur back, live the feed back on madewell just ordered a few things online from them
Marie G how long have you been wearing them? Have they started to rip in the thighs? That’s my biggest problem, even with American eagle jeans in less than a year!
Courtney G I’ve worn them about 6 times these still look like new though. I also have the same problem specially with Hollister jeans they suck! But fit so nice 😣
Yesssssssss. Thank you for taking that bullet for us. You are truly doing god(ess)'s work! Also - GIRL. Check Poshmark for Madewell jeans. I got my Roadtrippers on there - you can find so many styles and you will often find sizes 32 and 33 (my size) and they can be as much as half off.
Omg that is like my one frustration with all jeans honestly, they never come up as high in the back as they do in the front for me xD the front covers my boobs and the back shows my ass. I can’t win 😭😂 thank you for the video!
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Usually it's the other way around for me. I hate it haha 😭
I LOVE Madewell denim. Like the fit is unmattcchheedd!!! Totally agree with the pricing - it's hella steep. If you creep for sales you can find them very well priced though. For anyone watching waiting to take the plunge, make a pair of roadtrippers your first stop($75 when not on sale). Most comfy moving with the hills valley's dips and slips jeans ever ❤️ 9" is a great place to start but 10" is my actual jam!
Mid rise doesn’t make me feel uncomfy and restricted like high rise does, especially when I’m sitting, but I’m also 5’3” so mid rise is almost like a high rise on me, without the discomfort🤣
You would love any of the “curvy” styles that madewell sells online! They are an extra high waited version and would fix the problem of having extra space in the back!
Yay you got the overalls! Those black Jean's look so good too. All the ones except the white were so so good on you but I'm happy you invested in the black. Can't wait to see how you style the overalls! ❤👍
I just bought my first pair of madewell jeans! This time last year I wouldn’t have been able to fit their jeans but with some simple changes in my activity level and eating habits i felt confident enough to go try some on and fell in love. I paid full price for my first pair but they have some on sale at Nordstrom rack all the time
hey girl, love the video! I actually work for madewell and I really think you should try sizing down and maybe starting at 29/30/31 in jeans or maybe even try the curvy line. Our jeans are meant to fit snug because they will give! So many of my customers, including myself have made that mistake in not going down sizes because we think "there's no way I can fit into that" but really you'd be surprised! Hopefully this will help next time you're looking into purchasing a new pair :)
Remedy for gap!! What I do is cut two slits on the inside of the waist line in the back between the side belt loops. I thread a thick elastic through it and cut it to be a little tighter than how I want the jeans to fit. I see it up on the slits so you don’t see most of the elastic (it’s on the inside anyways). And it closes the gap! ❤️
Thank you for this! There’s a Madewell in my city and I always walked by because I didn’t know about their sizing. I’m looking for new jeans, or at least jeans that have a better fit that will last longer than some of the previous brands that I purchased. This helps a lot. I’m definitely going to stop by and try on their jeans. Thank you so much!
i work in retail and my store banana republic factory store does the same thing, we carry larger sizes online because there is not room in the stores for them, but it depends on the size of the store itself. But we can always order it in store for you and its free shipment. we go up to size 0-14, xl for women and xl and 30x30-38x32 for mens and we carry petites
Love that brown shirt ( my mo. Would say it's a blouse) at the end . Thanks for sharing your jeans suggestions . It's hard to get to a good store where I live
No one “hurt” me I like mid rise jeans because I am 5’2 and have a short torso and American eagles highest rise and stuff they all go up to my underbust which is not Comfortable
On midrise : "I don't know who hurt you...". Lol!!! Thanks for the laugh, Carrie. It's been a tough week and this is the first time this week I laughed. xoxo
Madewell will forever be my favorite brand, it is a high price but they have killer sales and are sustainable as heck (so worth it in my book). All my favorite jeans and sweaters are from there. Also Nordstrom Rack always has a bunch of discounted Madewell clothes so thats where I get most of my stuff! Great video carrie!
I love madewell high rise jeans, especially the ones with the button fly, but I find I have to size down 2-3 sizes to avoid the gap in the back. I also prefer my jeans a little tighter but I usually wear a 32 in other brands and I prefer a 29 or 30 in the super stretchy madewell jeans!
TW: Body Image; Comparing; Anxiety Okay, but can I say I SOOOOO appreciate you showing the stretch marks! I have struggled my whole life with body image and I love watching fashion TH-cam, but so much of it is skinny women! Just to be clear, there is NOTHING wrong with being skinny. All bodies are beautiful bodies! The problem comes when that is all that is represented, so I spent years trying on the same things these girls were trying on, and it not looking good on me and me thinking the problem was with ME when really, clothes look different on different body types, and I needed to stop trying to make the same fashion work for my taste! So then I started watching mid-sized TH-camrs (as I am a mid-sized gal!) like you and Sierra and Susie as well, which has helped a lot! BUT even so, my mind still likes to be nasty sometimes and go "you guys have similar bodies, but they still look gorgeous and you don't!". But I often forget, we don't always see the parts people are insecure about. Some of the things that I worry make me "ugly" include my stretch marks and my cellulite. And I know it was such a small moment that really didn't need to be a big deal, but when you showed your stretch marks I actually started crying. Because then my mind went "if she's that gorgeous WITH and NOT IN SPITE OF her stretch marks, you can be too". And I know just in general I need to stop comparing myself to other people, but until then I just wanted to let you know how much that meant to me. Sorry this comment is so long! And feel free to delete if anything comes off as offensive or inappropriate.
I agree! Highly recommend trying them on in-store and purchasing on Poshmark or a similar platform. ☺️ Also, if you bring an old pair of jeans you get $20 off your purchase of a new pair.
Thanks for trying on the mid rise jeans! I have a very short torso so high-rise it's right under my rib cage and that's uncomfortable a mid-rise sits above my belly button. This is very helpful.
Love to see videos where you’re feeling yourself at all angles! Really inspires me to be confident and loving towards myself at all my angles! Stomach, booty and all! Thank you Carrie:)
These jeans have a longer front placket and appropriately placed back pockets that show they are effectively tailored not just mass produced. I agree, the black basic high rise are worth it and I go down two sizes in 2% elastane. If you can’t get online sale prices afterpay offers payment installments without a credit check. Otherwise, Poshmark etc has been a game changer if you can wait for the deal. A lot of brand new madewell stuff other buyers didn’t return.
The button fly jeans are amazing. I own them in a 31, got them at Plato’s closet for $15. Currently they’re all over Poshmark and Mercari cause they went major sale online over the holidays.
HIII I know I'm biased because I'm an employee, BUT the Free People CRVY fit jeans changed my life because they literally made them with a bigger hip to waist ratio and for the FIRST TIME IN MY WHOLE LIFE I don't have back gap in them. Believe me. My *literal* ass was SO shook. I'm usually a 14-16 in jeans, and the 32s in the CRVY jeans fit me PERFECT. The vintage straight leg is my personal favorite. Also I've had them for a few months now and they show no signs of disintegrating in the crotch area due to chub rub. They're higher than my usual price point (I only shop FP because of my discount) but they are decently cheaper than Madewell. Just thought I'd pass the info along from one mid-size gal to another!
The prices are crazy but they really do have some of the softest , most comfortable, and well fitting denim! I’m 7 1/2 months pregnant and they were the only brand that makes maternity denim that are cute and fit well! I bought them on Poshmark for half of the price because luckily I know my size in their jeans. I highly recommend if you go in the store, find out your size, then go on Poshmark or Mercari and find some for less! 👌🏼
The overalls!!!!!! I’m so happy for you omg, and you should check if those mid-rise jeans ever go on sale because I can totally see them with a flowy top and some cute sandals in the summer
I’m sure someone’s already said, but i have the same gapping problem in madewell jeans and curvy size almost fully eliminated that issue. Try that out and see if it works for you!! Btw love your outfit in this!
As a Madewell associate my top tip is that most of our Denim stretches a 1/2 size in the first wear and will **generally** stay that way, esp if you follow care instructions and minimize washing! As crazy at it is, the jeans should be the least comfy the day you try them in the fitting room. I always recommend if people are unsure about sizing to grab the pair they feel most confident is their size but before wearing them out of the house please lounge around your house in them for at least an hour to double check you love the fit! Madewell jeans are insanely good quality and worth the price but you have to smartly size as our product does tend to run big depending on cut. Based on your feedback I would recommend you give the curvy high rise skinnies a go, and also when you bring a pair of jeans in the store to donate (we turn it into wall insulation) you get $20 BUCKS off any piece of full priced denim!
Micaela Sher I’m so glad someone mentioned the donation of jeans to get a discount. It really makes a difference and who doesn’t love a discount!
Micaela Sher Does the recycled pair of jeans have to be Madewell brand to get $20 off? Is it possible to recycle any denim brand, even if you don’t get the discount?
dailylifereview it can be any pair of denim, does not have to be a pair of madewell denim
stephanie pennington Thank you!
Thank you for the help!
I live in Argentina. Yesterday I went to Zara and I bought a XS top and a XL overall because sizes makes no sense no matter where you live
LOVE THIS. THANK YOU!
I love thrifting and I always shop all of the sizes. I wear everything from an XS to an XL. Never rely on sizing...rely on fit :)
@@mandy833 I also thirft a lot but the same day on the same store you would expect to fit in the same size
When I used to shop at Bershka I was xs in tees and medium on anything else lol
lolll so true....
Those overalls were made for you!!! Also, I actually liked the voiceover. You seemed more comfortable and I hope you continue to do more In store try ones with this method!!
1mp0ster wow, a keyboard warrior. How inspiring
And it's so much easier to hear what is being said if you'r a bit hearing impared.
Hey Carrie! I used to manage a Madewell, with the denim & the gapping, it is doing that because you need to size down! The width in the thighs and length will stay the same, but the waist will change. They usually mold to your body after two to three wears! I am the same size as you, 5’10 and always get a 31 or 30.
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Different denim will vary in fit based on the Material also, If something has more cotton and is stiff I always size up.
The price is that way because they are sourced ethically from specific high grade mills, are all hand made, and each pair take over a month to make. You can also recycle an old pair of denim to get $20 off each pair!
How do you recommend washing jeans and how often?
Emily Deluco does the 20 dollars off apply to clearance jeans too? Just wondering...
@@Lucyfrmearth $20 off is only on FP jeans!
@@emmahunt92 Wash them every 5-6 wears is usually how long I go unless I feel the need to wash them earlier, and we recommend washing them inside out in cold water, dry them for like 10 minutes, then just hang them to dry!
could i bring in multiple pairs to get more discount??
I love the voiceover because we get more details and it seemed like you were more yourself and not worried about being heard or seen. I also love the cute doodle additions 😊
Thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰
lolol yes the voiceover is really smart. i would be so self-conscious talking to my camera in public xD
I really liked that you did a voice over this time for the dressing room! I bet it made it a lot less awkward for you! Also I LOVE the overalls and those white jeans looked amazing on you too! 💕💕
omg i thought that was such a good idea too~ makes it a lot less awkward lol
LOVE THAT YOU SHOWED YOUR STRETCH MARKS! They’re natural and idk why most people try to hide them and even go as far as edit them out! I LOVE THIS. Thank you for normalizing this.
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I love the voice over!! I have social anxiety and definitely understand how filming in public would be stressful. You seem much more comfortable and able to talk fully about the clothing (all of which look great on you, white jeans included!).
The gap in the back is a real struggle! Taking them in is so worth it.
Daniela Chamorro try the Curvy jeans from American Eagle! I used to have that problem, and those jeans SAVED me!
My mom is a professional seamstress and according to her and her training in textiles, one of the reasons that clothes in the same size from the same brand can fit so differently is because different fabrics behave differently even when cut the same way. So those two pairs of jeans you tried on that were the same pair we’re probably cut out of a different weave, therefore they can behave differently even if they’re the cut the same. Also different designs cut to the same size can just fit differently because they’re just cut and/constructed differently. It’s like how you and Sierra can try on the same pair of clothes in the same size and they fit you each different because you have different bodies. The clothes are just different. Furthermore, the direction in which the fabric is cut can effect this as well.
I also think it has to do with the wash/dye. I’ve tried on same jeans in diff colors and one stretches more and fit better than the other.
Would love to see a Nordstrom Rack fitting room and haul! They have so many luxury jeans for less
I adore Nordstrom rack
“I don’t know who hurt you” 😂. Actually, though, high rise jeans hurt me...BAD. My poor chubby tummy can't take the pressure. Must be a body shape thing.
Beth B My mom feels that same way! It’s crazy cause for me I’m scrawny lol but don’t like high waist because they cut me off and give me a pudge whereas to low rise actually make my figure nice
Ditto I can only wear mid rise comfortably
Beth B I cant wear high rise. I can’t sit or breathe
Same! I’d have to size up for high rise but then my legs would be way too baggy, so mid rise it is for me 🤷🏻♀️ apple shape problems
Beth B me too.... low rise for the win
when I try on jeans or pants in general my mom always says I have to do the "sit test". its basically when you try to sit down in the jeans to see if you still can breathe and the don't cut in to your stomach or legs. would love to see you try that if you haven't already!
Hilda Storfors I do this every time!
So true especially with high waisted, I try to remember this every time, and I try not to suck in my stomach and I do unflattering thing to see how they look. Lol I could never take a camera in the dressing room with me, kudos to Carrie for doing it for us!
@@beckyboop9386 omg yes hahah. I always make myself look the worst so I know if they ACTUALLY fits. yeah true, I take my mom or a friend sometimes though so we can laugh together!
You and Sierra are the reason I found Madewell! TYSM for bringing this brand into my life. They're expensive, but when you find them at Nordstrom Rack, it's more manageable and I always love what I get
ALSO I DEFINITELY JUST BOUGHT THE MUSTARD SKIRT LAST MONTH. GET IT.
Ok, one more comment,... you are AMAZING! Your ability to try your jeans on camera is nothing less than STELLAR! You are absolutely gorgeous and a tribute to women. Kudos to you doll!
Carrie, you looked amazing in the mid rise Jean's, I preferred those over all of the other ones on you. Sometimes you just have to change your mindset since you are so dedicated to high rise.
Hi Carrie! I work at Madewell and I CANNOT recommend the high rise skinny in carbondale wash enough! I've had mine for years and the black never fades. Also, I'm a true 28 everywhere but madewell. I always size down to a 27 because a lot of the denim stretches after a few wears. And a tip for madewell denim and jeans in general- neeeeeeever dry them because the dryer burns the elastane so once they stretch out, they won't go back! Also donate any full length denim from any store to get $20 off. I know it's pricey but the quality and ethical sourcing makes it so worth it!!!
I’d recommend the curvy style at Madewell to avoid that gap in the back!
I had the same problem, I tried on a pair of high rise jeans there in a 31 and had a huge gap in the back but fit everywhere else then I tried a 31 in the Curvy “tencel” kind, same cut and they fit perfect with no gap!
one time i thrifted these perfect jeans (perfect wash, fit, material, etc.) for $3. turns out they were madewell jeans originally $130! this is why i thrift!
NOW THATS A SCORE **HIGH FIVE**
“I don’t know who hurt you...”’lmao you seriously crack me UP!!! ❤️ those overalls are SO freaking cute on you! OMGGGG!!!! I love them!
Loved the voiceover! Definitely know how it feels to walk out a dressing room after face timing or something and everyone stares like I’m a crazy person 🤣
Okay, LOVE the voice over!! The commentary is too funny when you don’t have to in-store sensor yourself! This is the Carrie we NEED in 2020!!
This madewell vid makes me want to try their jeans again!!! They are so flattering.i am a midrise kinda jean gal..cant wait to try them...thank you
Thank you for showing the side view! When I try on clothing, I always think it looks great from the front, then question it from the side. But I remember to tell myself that’s just how my body is, and that’s ok.
Also, the voiceover is great!
Literally dying over these jeans! I'm almost the same size and height as you and I can't put into words how much your videos have helped me. I have also gained weight over the past year and your videos have helped me feel comfortable and love my body. Thank you for all that you do. You are amazing!!!
oh wowie those overalls were so cute!!
I’m so obsessed SOS!!!
Great video Carrie please more of this ! I don’t mind the voiceovers at all. This is perfect ❤️
Thank you so much 🥺❤️❤️❤️
I loved this video! I recently bought two pairs of madewell high rise and feel that they are 100% worth the investment because they stretch and hug my body and make me feel confident. 💛 I also was frustrated with size inconsistencies, so thank you for putting into words what I often feel in the dressing room!
I used to work at Madewell, and when our customers have the gap in the back, we always encouraged them to try a size down. It may feel like it won’t work, but almost always after a couple minutes the smaller size felt perfect. They will stretch out 1/2 a size, so if possible get the ones that fit your waist!
Love the voiceover! I get the same feeling like when you talk in the dressingroom! and if you're more comfortable with this, go for it!
I always LOVED the fit of madewell skinny jeans. I'm a size 27 and I had a problem with a gap in the back as well but just always dealt with it. When I tried on the same size in the CURVY skinny jean......... game changer! It fit just as well as before, but there was no gap and the waist fit perfectly without being too tight! I also had the little bit more room for my thighs that I didn't know I needed lol. They are my FAVORITE pair of jeans I own.
As pricey as Madewell jeans may be, I have found them entirely worth it!! As long as you follow care instructions, they will last for so long! (Also, one of the only times I have had jean shopping experiences where I didn't feel defeated when I left the store, empty-handed or not).
If you are a Madewell Insider (free to sign up!!), you get $25 off any purchase during your birthday month. You can also bring in any brand of used jeans, and they will recycle them into eco-friendly insulation, and you'll receive $20 off a new pair of jeans. They also offer a 15% discount to students and teachers, as well having a pretty solid sale section in-store and online!!
Can I say how much I love that you unapologetically put yourself out there and just are you 🙌🏻🙌🏻 ❤️ it’s everything. Hoping to create that vibe on my channel someday soon. Still SUPER awkward filming in public 😂😂 so huge respect. And girl 100% keep the voiceovers, just as fun to watch and helps you avoid awkward stares. Lol
I feel so bad saying this because I love this video but it’s so fun to see you in the fitting room chatting having actual moments and laughing and stuff lol
I need to buy midrise because I have a short torso lol so they basically fit high waisted , I’m 5’7 but my length is in the legs 😂
Me too I can't do hi rise
Me too! I'm 5'6" but short-waisted, so midrise comes up just past my bellybutton
THE EDITING GAME IS STRONG 👏🏻👏🏻
THANK U SM 🥺❤️
Honestly, THANK YOU. Since I’ve started watching your videos, I went to the beach and to a spinning class, two things I would never have done before because of my weight. ❤️
@@jeannep.9472 that's amazing! I'm glad you're confidence is growing🥰
lil miss sunshine Thank you, it’s really nice of you 🥺 and yes, it is! 💓
@@jeannep.9472 it's really no problem, I just thought it would help you mentally/emotionally to know someone cares & is rooting for you😊 I love to help & we all deserve the absolute HIGHEST form of self love!💕💕💕
Hello!! I work at madewell and I recommend trying the curvy jeans, the stitching of the jeans is meant to get rid of the gap in the back. Also noticed some extra fabric behind your knees, highly recommend to get a size down, our jeans stretch so much as you keep wearing them (Bc lets be real, we don’t wash our jeans after one wear lol). But also I totally understand the price is higher than most(if I didn’t work there idk if I could afford them lol) but we offer denim donations so bring in a pair of jeans you want to donate and you can get $20 off on your next pair of denim, in store or online!! Loved your video!!
I've had a very off day but was so happy when you popped up on my notifications! Can you please do a lookbook
A new video from you is exactly what I needed today after feeling off and needing a pick me up. 💕 you
YES YES YES!! Ah you’re so amazing and I love everything you post!!!
Love this! And I think the voice over worked out great, it came out super smooth and you looked so comfortable!
Carrie! I have the jeans with the buttons on the front and I got them on sale for $40!!! So I would just suggest to wait a little and get them on sale. Those are the most amazing jeans but I would say that they do stretch out after a wash and wear, but they are SO COMFY.
Thanks for the video and all the positive attitude towards your body. You have definitely helped with on my body confidence journey! Love you!
I was holding my breath waiting to see if you pulled those overalls our of your shopping bag. They looked so stinking cute on you. Great video! Made me feel a little less anxious about doing some jean shopping.
The classic straights in lunar wash are my FAVORITE!!! Try sizing down in them to get rid of the gap. I have high hips and that’s what causes the gapping. With nice denim, you have to break it in (like breaking in new shoes). Since cotton stretches naturally, you want a size that is tight at first so it’ll break in ~perfectly~
Madewell is a shop where you definitely benefit from getting helped by an associate! I’ve worked at Madewell for so long now and seeing all of these videos make me so sad because people don’t know how to find their madewell Jean! That dropping in the back and the gap above the booty is because you have curves! If you check out our “curvy” selection it gives more in the thigh and tappers at the waist and helps with those problems! Also on the topic of “mid rise” our jeans aren’t actuallly mid rise. If you are shopping at American Eagle or Target and looking at Midsize jeans they will be an 8in rise, while Madewell “mid rise” are 9in. As a company we rebranded our 9in high rise to be called a mid rise for more of the mom crowd that doesn’t like or feel uncomfortable in high rise fits. So you are really in a higher rise in any of our jeans!! (And the perfect vintage jeans are a high rise actually 11”, but you have to have noooo curves to be able to fit in them. We’ve had a lot of issues with them because they are 100% cotton) And as far as sizing goes, it’s all on the cotton percentage!! If something has a ton of cotton it will fit wayy tighter and if it’s more elastic it will be way more stretchy. Same with both pants and skirts. And on top of that madewell jeans are meant to stretch! They are made to live like new shoes, stretch to fit you! So you always want our jeans to be nice and snug in store!Also definitely bring up the blue jeans go green program, bring in old jeans and you’ll get $20 off of your full price jeans in store!!
My biggest thing though - go in and try on some curvy! Curves happen and it can happen to any size and the curvy styles help!
Lol, sorry for the mass word vomit! But Madewell employees want you to ask for their help! We love helping and want you to get the jeans meant for you!! ❤️❤️
OH my god the white jeans look amazing on you😍 work it queen
This video was so informative, helpful and real. I absolutely love your personality and positive outlook! ☺️
Don’t get me wrong I love your thrift videos but looooove these try on videos!!!! They are so encouraging and really helped me branch into some brands and things I LOVE but would never have tried (cough like AE) without seeing your videos!! Thank you!
I loved the voiceover in this video, and those overalls were made for you!! You inspired me to post my first youtube video today
If a $120 pair of jeans has to be hiked up & doesn’t fit perfectly I’d avoid them!!
I tried on jeans at Madewell for the first time about a month ago and I was so frustrated at how inconsistent the sizing was! I definitely expected a better experience considering the price point.
Taylor E Sierra did a video & the sizing was alllllll over the place
I can tell how much time you spent on this video!!! Like it doesn’t seemed rushed at all, editing is awesome! I love it ❤️
I wear a tall/long in jeans and most of the time I have to order them, stores just don’t have room to carry every size offered.
So happy you were able to find some nice things Carrie! After watching your video I’m now Thinking of trying out what they have, if they have petite lengths that is 😅☺️
I'm literally wearing those overalls right now !! I love them a lot they're perfect. I got them on black friday so they weren't as pricey
I love madewell jeans! I’m 5’9”, 150lbs. I’ve got more a tummy and less of butt with thin legs. Jeans a huge struggle. If they fit my hips/waist they are usually too big in my legs. Mid rise to high rise forever. All saints make some of my other favorite jeans. My all time favorite comfy jeans are the Good American, but I’d recommend sizing down. I’m typical 31/12 and had to go smaller and with the stretch probably could go down two sizes.
U are really darling😘😎 I commend ur embracing ur body n pushing toward normalcy! Everyone should be following this. Sending u a lot of love n know I got ur back, live the feed back on madewell just ordered a few things online from them
Have you tried universal thread jeans? There’s some that are amazing quality! And are super stretchy
Marie G how long have you been wearing them? Have they started to rip in the thighs? That’s my biggest problem, even with American eagle jeans in less than a year!
@@courtney7519 Each pair is so different from the next but in my experience they do.
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Courtney G I’ve worn them about 6 times these still look like new though. I also have the same problem specially with Hollister jeans they suck! But fit so nice 😣
Linda from SEA AT TULL autocorrect sorry 😆 I typed it and didn’t read it before hand.
Omg the 10" that you contemplated looked AMAZINGG on you
Yesssssssss. Thank you for taking that bullet for us. You are truly doing god(ess)'s work! Also - GIRL. Check Poshmark for Madewell jeans. I got my Roadtrippers on there - you can find so many styles and you will often find sizes 32 and 33 (my size) and they can be as much as half off.
Perfect jeans or not I could NEVER with this price point.
Omg that is like my one frustration with all jeans honestly, they never come up as high in the back as they do in the front for me xD the front covers my boobs and the back shows my ass. I can’t win 😭😂 thank you for the video!
Usually it's the other way around for me. I hate it haha 😭
I LOVE Madewell denim. Like the fit is unmattcchheedd!!! Totally agree with the pricing - it's hella steep. If you creep for sales you can find them very well priced though. For anyone watching waiting to take the plunge, make a pair of roadtrippers your first stop($75 when not on sale). Most comfy moving with the hills valley's dips and slips jeans ever ❤️ 9" is a great place to start but 10" is my actual jam!
Everything looked SO GOOD on you! Those overalls, YES! You look gorgeous in the video, your outfit you were shopping in is awesome!
Mid rise doesn’t make me feel uncomfy and restricted like high rise does, especially when I’m sitting, but I’m also 5’3” so mid rise is almost like a high rise on me, without the discomfort🤣
Yes! I’m 5’1 and the midrise is def the perfect high rise on me
can you try on all the high rises at levi’s? ❤️
You would love any of the “curvy” styles that madewell sells online! They are an extra high waited version and would fix the problem of having extra space in the back!
Loved this vid!! Thank you for always pushing boundaries in your videos, it’s important to see more representation in the beauty community 😘
Omg that black pair that you bought in the 11', I just got the exact same ones brand new at Plato's for $20!
What a deal! 🥰
Yay you got the overalls! Those black Jean's look so good too. All the ones except the white were so so good on you but I'm happy you invested in the black. Can't wait to see how you style the overalls! ❤👍
The overalls are so cute! It’s so important to highlight that sizes are different even in one store. 😊
I just bought my first pair of madewell jeans! This time last year I wouldn’t have been able to fit their jeans but with some simple changes in my activity level and eating habits i felt confident enough to go try some on and fell in love. I paid full price for my first pair but they have some on sale at Nordstrom rack all the time
hey girl, love the video! I actually work for madewell and I really think you should try sizing down and maybe starting at 29/30/31 in jeans or maybe even try the curvy line. Our jeans are meant to fit snug because they will give! So many of my customers, including myself have made that mistake in not going down sizes because we think "there's no way I can fit into that" but really you'd be surprised! Hopefully this will help next time you're looking into purchasing a new pair :)
Remedy for gap!! What I do is cut two slits on the inside of the waist line in the back between the side belt loops. I thread a thick elastic through it and cut it to be a little tighter than how I want the jeans to fit. I see it up on the slits so you don’t see most of the elastic (it’s on the inside anyways). And it closes the gap! ❤️
Thank you for this! There’s a Madewell in my city and I always walked by because I didn’t know about their sizing. I’m looking for new jeans, or at least jeans that have a better fit that will last longer than some of the previous brands that I purchased. This helps a lot. I’m definitely going to stop by and try on their jeans. Thank you so much!
i work in retail and my store banana republic factory store does the same thing, we carry larger sizes online because there is not room in the stores for them, but it depends on the size of the store itself. But we can always order it in store for you and its free shipment. we go up to size 0-14, xl for women and xl and 30x30-38x32 for mens and we carry petites
Your editing and voice over was on point! So talanted ❤️❤️
Love that brown shirt ( my mo. Would say it's a blouse) at the end . Thanks for sharing your jeans suggestions . It's hard to get to a good store where I live
No one “hurt” me I like mid rise jeans because I am 5’2 and have a short torso and American eagles highest rise and stuff they all go up to
my underbust which is not Comfortable
The mid rise look so good on you ! IMHO I think they are WAY more flattering on my tummy pooch than high rise!
Those overalls looked amazing one you!! Its so great to see you loving what you wear. what a queen ❤️
Thank you for making these videos. They’ve helped my body confidence, and I appreciate you. ♥️
Thank u for sharing your videos. I have a similar body size and it is great to see someone who isn’t a size 2. ❤️❤️❤️
On midrise : "I don't know who hurt you...". Lol!!! Thanks for the laugh, Carrie. It's been a tough week and this is the first time this week I laughed. xoxo
Madewell will forever be my favorite brand, it is a high price but they have killer sales and are sustainable as heck (so worth it in my book). All my favorite jeans and sweaters are from there. Also Nordstrom Rack always has a bunch of discounted Madewell clothes so thats where I get most of my stuff! Great video carrie!
Texture and Tread x Madewell is my favorite
I love madewell high rise jeans, especially the ones with the button fly, but I find I have to size down 2-3 sizes to avoid the gap in the back. I also prefer my jeans a little tighter but I usually wear a 32 in other brands and I prefer a 29 or 30 in the super stretchy madewell jeans!
TW: Body Image; Comparing; Anxiety
Okay, but can I say I SOOOOO appreciate you showing the stretch marks! I have struggled my whole life with body image and I love watching fashion TH-cam, but so much of it is skinny women! Just to be clear, there is NOTHING wrong with being skinny. All bodies are beautiful bodies! The problem comes when that is all that is represented, so I spent years trying on the same things these girls were trying on, and it not looking good on me and me thinking the problem was with ME when really, clothes look different on different body types, and I needed to stop trying to make the same fashion work for my taste! So then I started watching mid-sized TH-camrs (as I am a mid-sized gal!) like you and Sierra and Susie as well, which has helped a lot! BUT even so, my mind still likes to be nasty sometimes and go "you guys have similar bodies, but they still look gorgeous and you don't!". But I often forget, we don't always see the parts people are insecure about. Some of the things that I worry make me "ugly" include my stretch marks and my cellulite. And I know it was such a small moment that really didn't need to be a big deal, but when you showed your stretch marks I actually started crying. Because then my mind went "if she's that gorgeous WITH and NOT IN SPITE OF her stretch marks, you can be too". And I know just in general I need to stop comparing myself to other people, but until then I just wanted to let you know how much that meant to me. Sorry this comment is so long! And feel free to delete if anything comes off as offensive or inappropriate.
Omg you are so right about white jeans.i always try them and they never look good. The black overalls look great on you.
Those mid rise jeans looked so flattering on you!
Tbh you looked amazing in everything! Butttttt omg Madewell... what's up with these prices! 😯🤢
MelissaMommaerts theyre crazy! This is why I only thrift Madewell and never buy.
I agree! Highly recommend trying them on in-store and purchasing on Poshmark or a similar platform. ☺️ Also, if you bring an old pair of jeans you get $20 off your purchase of a new pair.
@@danielachamorro8783 we dont have madewell where I live so I think that's also why I dont get the hype lol
Thanks for trying on the mid rise jeans! I have a very short torso so high-rise it's right under my rib cage and that's uncomfortable a mid-rise sits above my belly button. This is very helpful.
Love to see videos where you’re feeling yourself at all angles! Really inspires me to be confident and loving towards myself at all my angles! Stomach, booty and all! Thank you Carrie:)
These jeans have a longer front placket and appropriately placed back pockets that show they are effectively tailored not just mass produced. I agree, the black basic high rise are worth it and I go down two sizes in 2% elastane. If you can’t get online sale prices afterpay offers payment installments without a credit check. Otherwise, Poshmark etc has been a game changer if you can wait for the deal. A lot of brand new madewell stuff other buyers didn’t return.
I really like the voice-over!
You are right, you look good in both the denims you got.
Nice video.
The button fly jeans are amazing. I own them in a 31, got them at Plato’s closet for $15. Currently they’re all over Poshmark and Mercari cause they went major sale online over the holidays.
Girl the mid rise straight look great. I don't normally do mid rise but I want those jeans!
HIII I know I'm biased because I'm an employee, BUT the Free People CRVY fit jeans changed my life because they literally made them with a bigger hip to waist ratio and for the FIRST TIME IN MY WHOLE LIFE I don't have back gap in them. Believe me. My *literal* ass was SO shook. I'm usually a 14-16 in jeans, and the 32s in the CRVY jeans fit me PERFECT. The vintage straight leg is my personal favorite. Also I've had them for a few months now and they show no signs of disintegrating in the crotch area due to chub rub. They're higher than my usual price point (I only shop FP because of my discount) but they are decently cheaper than Madewell. Just thought I'd pass the info along from one mid-size gal to another!
Ahhh free people is on my list to visit this year!! Can’t wait to try 😍
@@CarrieDayton I hope you love those jeans as much as I do !!
The prices are crazy but they really do have some of the softest , most comfortable, and well fitting denim! I’m 7 1/2 months pregnant and they were the only brand that makes maternity denim that are cute and fit well! I bought them on Poshmark for half of the price because luckily I know my size in their jeans. I highly recommend if you go in the store, find out your size, then go on Poshmark or Mercari and find some for less! 👌🏼
The overalls!!!!!! I’m so happy for you omg, and you should check if those mid-rise jeans ever go on sale because I can totally see them with a flowy top and some cute sandals in the summer
I’m sure someone’s already said, but i have the same gapping problem in madewell jeans and curvy size almost fully eliminated that issue. Try that out and see if it works for you!! Btw love your outfit in this!