I don't think I've ever spent more than $50 on a pair of jeans hehe... I think it would've been more interesting if your husband purchased the jeans and covered the labels... and you ranked them without knowing the cost..a blind test in a way...I think sometimes we're biased because more expensive things are SUPPOSED to be better... but I get that more expense usually means better quality
As a guy, I honestly can't see myself ever paying more than 40$ for a pair of jeans, and where I live the price for clothes are 25% taxes. 25$ at H&M gave me good quality skinny jeans when they were on sale (and there are some jeans on sale nearly all the time), much better than the first pair she tried.
The biggest problem with women’s clothes is that sizing is not uniform over brands.... it’s a problem because we can’t trust sizing, not even within the same brand :( I wish someone would work on making a women’s sizing system that every brand could use, and that would work with measurements instead of numbers...
Unfortunately the type of material the jeans are made from would also make it hard to say "universal" chart because any jeans for me that are 100% cotton I take a size 10 (30) but any jeggings or jeans with less than 75% cotton I wear an 8 (29)....
When you are younger you can get away with cheaper jeans but in more mature years expensive jeans really make a huge difference in comfort, wearability, and looks! I've had my $200 J jeans for 5 years and they still feel and look great!
I'm getting some comments regarding my sizing choice (that I'm wearing too small of a size jeans for H&M): I have to be fair to all brands and follow the size they recommend and let their product speak for it self. I based my measurements (waist and hips) on standard ASTM sizing chart for body measurements, which are actually reflected in Nordstrom, H&M, and Dillards (Vince Camuto run bigger, which is the reason they were slightly loose on me). I am wearing exactly the size the stores recommend. Hence, if something doesn't fit, that means it's a quality issue, which is the point I'm supposed to show as part of a review (it shows who follows the standards and who does not). I hope that clarifies any confusion there might be about my choice of sizing. SO many of are giving some really great recommendations. I can't wait to try some of these jeans out! Thank you
Milabu It's also important that people remember you're trying on new jeans. Almost all jeans, especially designer jeans will stretch out with wear. I used to work in a boutique and we had clients buy them skin tight bc they will stretch. Whenever girls didn't heed our advice and sized up, they often came back upset bc the jeans were quite loose after wearing for a couple hours.
That’s right ! Measurements and sizes are different in some brands of jeans. In some of them I’m 28 and in others I’m 30. I have this pair of jeans that I hate jajaja because they squeeze all my curves jajaja. Every time I go to buy jeans I jump, squat, walk in the changing room so I can test if it’s a great pair of jeans 😊
H&M has European sizes, so they run smaller than our vanity sizes in the US. For instance I'm usually a size 2 everywhere, but in H&M I'm a 4. And I agree with the other posters, don't take it personally but you might feel much better about the pairs you try if you try size 27. I know sometimes we get used to our size and don't want to go up a size cuz it doesn't feel good, but I think it would be more flattering on you and wouldn't "pop out everywhere" as you say, or feel too tight anywhere. Cuz believe it or not, those words are a sign of them being too small on you, they wouldn't bulge or pop out anywhere if they were the right size.
I'm european and always thought that H&M sizes runned bigger than other brands... Interesting. Also totally agree about trying out diferent sizes, no one is going to see that label!
Going a size bigger doesn't work for me because they run big around my waist and tight around my hips, butt and thighs... which i don't experiance with specialty designed jeans
H&M are rubbish with sizes nothing ever comes up right I'm a size 8 (uk) jeans and a 6 (uk) top in loads of brand name clothing and I have to go up at least 3 sizes for anything to fit in H&M I refuse to shop there it's a joke.
Beanieweenieable exactly, I do the same thing. Have a pair of Tommy Hilfiger jeggings from a thrift store and they don’t look or feel like the usual jegging because the quality is so good. My favourite pair of jeans too.
Exactly. Don't get stuck on the number on the label and insist to compare those exact sizes. We get it, it's annoying when your dress sizes vary from company to company. But please compare sizes that actually fit you properly for a fair comparison.
I used to work in H&M for years, every person I ever saw try on/buy a pair always had to size up at least once. The sizing on their jeans is always very much off.
what about all the medium-price brands? like gap, american eagle, and levis? i feel like that's the bracket most people watching these types of videos are in, and that whole price range was skipped over.
Damn I have a hard time bringing myself to spend more than 5 bucks on jeans from the thrift store lol. I like thrift store jeans cause they have already been broken in and they aren't gonna shrink or expand. Love the thrift store 👍😁
Alli. I’m with you! I also like Marshall’s and TJ Max...when I want quality at lower prices. I have recently begin to buy jeans from a inexpensive chain store, but that is only because, they are distressed perfectly and secondly distressed jeans are trendy...so I would never spend a lot of money on trendy items. I do love finding designer jeans at the thrift store too!! I think had she not knew which pairs of jeans was which and went up a size in the cheaper jeans, review would have been completely different.
Every single pair of my designer jeans came from a thrift. And I feel like the luckiest girl in the world when I randomly score $50 jeans for $5! I learned the hard way though, CHECK THE THIGHS BEFORE BUYING.
Some of my favorite jeans are black distressed denim from Walmart that I got on clearance for 4.99. They smelled a bit like petrolium at first, but after a few washes they were awesome.
Very disappointed that you didn’t actually get your correct size in the first pair. If it were a video about comparing sizes, yes. But you’re comparing the jeans themselves.
It's not her fault. H&M sizes make zero sense. I stopped shopping there when two pairs of jeans fit me completely different and they were the same style, color, and size. That's how they afford to sell jeans for $10. It's sad on so many levels and frustrating.
I think you should have gotten a bigger size with the first pair, I tend to buy jeans on the 30/35 euro mark, however lately I have been eyeing more expensive one's just because you reach a point were you're like I want good stuff and not have to repurchase because they grow out..
Yes, I would have if I were going to purchase them again. I wanted to compare the same size between different price ranges and brands. All of them fit except the first. I would say, the odds are not that bad :)
nina I see wot ur sayin about gettin next size up but jeans do stretch out after wearing & washing so they wud look baggy at the crotch,knee&waist area. ( And by hip area, if u hav child bearing hips? ) But 4the price u cud buy 2pairs, 1 in each size?! Xx
H&M is honestly horrible in general when it comes to fit in bottoms. I'm a size 4 and I've gone all the way up to a size 10 and not able to properly fit.
I wear those $10 H&M jeans every day and they look awesome, feel awesome, and hold up amazingly well. They have high elasticity after washing even once. I've been buying them since they came out a couple of years ago. I'm fine spending around $100 on jeans, but I haven't found any that I liked as much as those hilariously cheap ones. You clearly need to buy a bigger size or maybe that specific cut doesn't work on you. Honestly, you needed to size up in almost every pair to avoid that sausage casing look and the rolled over creases under the butt in the back. You aren't fat in any way, so this isn't a criticism of your body. Buying clothes that don't fit just makes weird lumps/bulges/folds. The number on the label doesn't matter. Your body is what matters. Buy clothes that fit your body.
My price range? Between $15 to $40 for Adriano Goldschmied, Paige, Frame (yes, in the $220 price range), 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, True Religion and a couple of other expensive, great quality jeans. How? Ebay, Nordstrom Rack, Poshmark, consignment stores and thrift stores. My closet is full of the above brands and I've never paid more than $39, if I'm not mistaken. Not trying to brag; just want others to know that it's possible to get really great quality jeans at affordable prices.😉 AG and Paige are my favorite brands. They consistently fit well, hug my curves, have the right amount of give, etc. that I desire. Thanks for sharing! This was fun to watch. ☺
The best pair of jeans I have right now only cost $16 at Marshalls.... I tend to stick between $15-$25 for jeans. I feel like paying more than $25 is too much but thats just me.
This was awesome but do you think you could guess the price range by just trying them on? That just might take it to the next level for a true comparison
i work for an international denim brand, denim with polyester are pure hell in the summer time and have a tendency to make a crease in the wrong place under the butt specially if the pattern is not perfect and depends on the weaving method of the fabric if the polyester is towards the inside, that is when you feel the scratchy feeling inside and sweaty heat. in general, composition of 98cotton 2spandex in quality fabric works the best in terms of fit and durability, denim manufactured in Turquey are one of best quality fabrics and handfeel, for 60-70 usa $ you can start getting a decent pair. i wish you tried on for comparison a 100%cotton that are very trendy and due differences in sizes per brand, you cannot buy denim from shelf by size, also actually each pair is slightly different, so you can try same size 3 diff. pairs and each will look different and finally, because i can go like this for hours :), you have to put them on and move, sit and only after like 30 min you can really see what is going on. Love you, found your channel today!
I personally have a lot of stuff from there, and they're quite good quality. I'm not trying to defend, just told my opinion. Needed a few tries, before I've found the perfect size. Sizes are not the same. They can be different in every store/brand. :)
american eagle is seriously one of the only companies that consistently carries jeans in store that are under $100 but still stylish and comfy, and also are long enough for my long ass 34 inch insteam.
I have to disagree with this, in my experience. I used to wear more expensive jeans because I am so tall, cheaper brands never made long enough jeans. But they all wore out and ripped and were so tight and uncomfortable. I finally started shopping for jeans like $15-30 and they are amazing, I can't believe I wasted so much money on expensive jeans before. But nowadays, stores make a lot more sizes for tall and short people.
Height has a lot to do with it too and bone structure. Petite girls wear smaller jeans than you’d think and tall big framed girls wear bigger sizes than you’d think regardless of fat content, though OF COURSE fat content plays a part lol. I use to where a 28 there and really I could’ve gone up in size and I was the same Size (look wise) as her if not smaller but ik I’m taller and have a big bone structure. I always surprise people with my clothes size
I love getting a good deal on jeans at a thrift store. But, considering how long a great pair of jeans can last, $225 is worth it. If you have them for ten years, that's only $22.50 each year. And if a pair of pants is gonna make my body look good, then is there a limit to price? Think I need to start saving....skip the cheap jeans and save toward a great pair. THANK YOU for this!
I agree with you, but the upfront cost of $225 is a lot (to me) and makes me feel guilty for "wasting" the money. However, I would rather one really good pair to 5 or 6 okay pairs. So like you, I will start saving 😊
i don't know but in the uk, we have charity stores where you can get good items for cheap prices if the brand of the item is of good quality or you can buy stuff at tkmaxx. so it is possible to get cheaper items for a high quality price imo. but yeah i think in department stores, higher quality jeans are more expensive.
Good expensive jeans last for years, They feel great and can be washed and worn forever.If you cant afford them, their are facebook groups where you can buy them for 1/3 of the price used.Well worth it, once you buy good quality jeans you won't go back.And they look so much better on than cheap jeans.Mind you I was in my early 40's and it was a gift to myself for loosing weight, I agree , skip cheap jeans and buy great quality jeans on sale.
Denise Marie Many people may fluctuate a size or two up or down over a ten year span. They may no longer fit after 2-3 years, then you've spent way more than $23 per year on that pair of jeans.
liked your video infact please do more, but with that being said I have to say that you can not expect all jeans to fit the same just because you are a size 26. every designer has their own pattern so if the cheep $9.99 jeans were too tight they may have worked if you moved up a size. same goes for the other ones you were happy with but a couple of things were off. get the next size up and save yourself some money.
I usually spend around $50 for my jeans, but I've recently been getting jeans from Old Navy and they fit me very well and they're usually around $20-$30. I felt like the Vince Camuto pair looked the best on you! The Frame jeans were flattering also but they were not worth double the price of the Two by Vince Camuto jeans!
I like the old navy rockstar jeans they are soft on the inside and out and they fit me well besides the legs because I’m short and they are too long but that’s it and they are around 20 dollars
I get all my jeans on sale! The most I've ever spent was $25, and my absolute favourite pair only cost me $14. They're navy blue (but not the classic dark denim look), super high-waisted, reeeeeally skinny and stretch enough for me to sit down comfortably but not enough that they lose their shape. New subscriber here, gonna binge watch all your videos now 😍
I bought a pair of Citizens, for almost $200 CAD with tax about 12 years ago. They are 98% cotton and 2% elastane-- the denim was heavy and required to be broken in. They started out mid-blue. completely "clean" not distressed, no whiskers. They were always flattering, but I actually get more compliments on them now than when I first bought them! They've become a light-ish blue, but can still be dressed up or down. I can't wear them at the office anymore as they've only finally started to get a hole at the knee. (I'll probably patch them up and keep wearing them.) Also, I only have 1 pair of blue jeans, 1 white, and 1 black, and I wear jeans about 3 days out of the week. I would say my break point is about $250 for blue and black jeans, but designer denim regularly goes on sale, so you can usually get a good deal. It's a slippery slope, once you go higher end, it's harder to compromise. My break point for white jeans, however, is about $70, just in case I have a really clumsy day... :) I've just bought a pair of Levi's for $113 with tax. They are the same fabric composition as the my old Citizens, again, lovely heavy denim. My husband accused me of buying an iteration of the Citizens. We'll see if these last another 12 years!
Sizing can be so different in different brands in jeans it's crazy. I'm almost always a size 2/26. Once I bought a size 26 on Asos from some European brand. I couldn't pull them up past my knees -_-.
I think another important factor to consider is durability, I used to only buy cheap jeans because I figured they were just as good as "fancy expensive ones". Unless you are incredibly small, your thighs will rub together as you walk and that leads to chafing and piling. So when I discovered the difference between $25 target jeans and $80 Levi's jeans (they often have discounts so it's closer to $60) it makes all the difference in how long my jeans last until they get holes. 1-3 pairs of quality jeans is something everyone should invest in, cause boy does it change how comfortable you are throughout your day and how often you have to buy new jeans. Money isn't really an excuse as you can buy gently used clothes from apps and thrift stores, instead of buying a $30 new pair of cheaper jeans you can easily find gently used jeans of a much better material and brand for near the same price range or sometimes less! Granted a lot of time when you get in the higher end of brands (Like 200+ range) many items just have increased brand value and not significant differences. It's good to have label you trust, but don't pay ridiculous prices just to have a label. k, sorry for the rant lol
BONAFIDE LEVI'S old school, I hate pegged/skinny jeans....I already did that trend in the 80s. I also did Bell bottoms in the 70s and I prefer simple flare or a boot cut. I like real denim without spandex...cuz I did spandex in the 80s too...I had bright red Spandex pants we all did even the boys in Rock Band....hmm anyone remember Motley Crue!!! Lol It's a lot harder to find just regular jeans. Hey how many of you remember THE JORDACHE LOOK? Z Cavs ?? Chic? GITANO? You can buy Jordache for $10 bucks now at KMART! Remember when those were the IT jeans....I Do! I really still love my Levi's 501s and I also love Old Navy flares. I remember this pair of jeans I had in 84ish made by Braxton loved those jeans and my Gloria's when she came out with black denim....holy shit had to have my dad get them cuz my mom would never buy expensive jeans....I spent $70 bucks on a pair of purp!e jeans at Merry Go Round...ewww too much I think you all know I am like 100 years old...lol
Patricia Camp yeah I go on about Jordache being the end of the world (in the 80’s) no one believes me lol. The Jordache high-waist ankle jeans (Walmart in Canada) for me tho are awesome.
I work in fashion, the 1st and last "expensive pair" probably has both mechanical stretch (engineered) from the polyester and the stretch from the elastane. But one thing I didn't know until recently, the % of elastane or spandex doesn't affect how stretchy it is. It's how the spandex/elastane is treated in the process of making the cloth. The fact that it's in there means it should stretch but the stretch % doesn't necessarily mean it will be more or less stretchy. Kinda cool to know. It's cool to see someone compare these! Nice job! I wonder, did you keep or return any of them?
I usually expect to find jeans (and do find them) that are pretty cheap. I would never spend that much money on jeans, no matter how soft or confortable they feel. It's just ridiculous.
+jessica lamarre thanks for the comment. :) that was the whole point, I bought the size each brand recommended to see how true and what kind of quality they are (I did not want to make excuses for the brand, I let the brands product speak for it self.)
I don't have a limit, and the reason for that is that I have that "ideal" shape in a small size. In modern sizing, I usually fit a 2, though can get into a 0. My hips are 10" bigger, as is my bust. I have a very distinct hourglass shape (but no ass--go figure), and manufacturers tend to think anyone under about a 6 is going to be rod-straight. So it's very, very difficult to find jeans that fit me. Right now, the only brand I know of that fits me right is the skinny-legged jeans from White House, Black Market, and they're about $90. They fit well, can be worn for a couple weeks and retain good fit, and are very long-lasting. I usually buy one pair at at time, and wear them more than half the days, and a pair will easily go for a year or more. I wore a hole in my previous pair, put a cute floral patch on it, and a couple more for good measure, and they're freaking cute. I wear them for yard work or to go hiking. If I had to pay $200 for them, I would, and I know I am very lucky I could do that. In defense of the fit of the H&M jeans, we've all got different shapes, and there's no way one pair will fit all of our shapes. The pair that fits you or me won't properly fit the person who the H&M jeans fit well.
As a woman our bodies change one day everything fits looks great other days not so good cheap or expensive variety seems to work for me thanks for the video
I absolutely love Express jeans! Originally $80 but I get them on clearance for $40!!! Only decent priced jeans that last me more than a year and are so so so comfy and flatter my curves!
gracesquared1 Rerock for Express jeans seem to be really flattering on curvy figures. I sell used jeans on ebay and whenever I post a pair of Rerocks, they sell almost immediately. So I know there must be a bunch of girls out there who really love them! I like the pocket designs.
Loving the Frame ones, I'm going to try some. The feathering is perfection. I'm an AG girl, so I'm used to buying jeans for over $200 and feel they are totally worth it. I also personally can't justify H&M and other brands like that because of the inhumane conditions of their factories.
Thanks for this ! I haven't purchased a $$ pair of jeans ever.....I have thought about it ....but my idea of spending no more than $20 for a pair of jeans...well, that's just me. I also don't like my jeans to look faded, so when I wash them for the first time I put them in the washer after I have added the water I add: The recommended amount of detergent 1 1/2 cups of Vinegar ( it doesn't matter if it's white distilled vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar they both work the same ) to the wash water. I then add the Fabric Softener Pearls /Beads...whatever they're called OR I add Downy Liquid in the Downy Ball..... ************************************************************************************************************************** The Vinegar SETS the color on your jeans.....ACTUALLY to help prevent fading, add a 1 1/2 cup of Vinegar to ALL new clothes you wash.....then repeat adding vinegar every 6-7 washings.......it keeps your clothes looking new and is so much CHEAPER than Color Catchers....and besides you don't really know about all the chemicals that are in the color catchers....but there's nothing in Vinegar that will hurt you OR your clothing ! Also, if you like creases in your SLEEVES or your slacks / jeans ......take a wet wash cloth, pour vinegar on the wash cloth, wring out and then put on the cease....and using a hot iron press the crease into your clothing ! This will keep the cease in your clothes for a while.....then when you want to put the cease back in the clothes, just repeat !
Usually, if a person wants 'softness' in a fabric, I'm sorry to say (because I hate polyester because it's synthetic and made from oil) it's usually due to the polyester, rayon/viscose/lyocell -names for almost same fabric or elastane/Lycra/Spandex content. If it's long staple cotton or Egyptian cotton it means it's a longer cotton fiber, which is more valued, which means it's better quality cotton, so that is a factor but most denim doesn't brag about what type of cotton it is, that's usually sheets or bath towels.
It's a really good video. I used to buy cheap jeans like H&M, Zara, Topshop and never was satisfied with the quality. Two years ago I tried Love Moschino and it was incomparable. They endured so many washes and look brand new.
Ohhh I like my $25 mall jeans! The quality is good enough for me to move, slap a belt on, and nap in! Definitely cannot spend more than $50. I only have two pairs right now and they are treating me good.
My favorite jeans of the moment are a pair of Hudson jeans that I got at Nordstrom Rack for about $99, so about half off. They fit great, and don't stretch even after several wears. Getting them for under 100 bucks feels GREAT, too!
I'm tired of my jeans getting all stretched out after wearing them for a few hours. I'm shifting my buying habits to less in quantity but more quality clothes. If your stuff is higher quality and will last longer, you can wear them more often then they'll still look good. I used to always buy really cheap clothes, but I feel like I end up just spending more money over time because they never last. I'm also really tired of the seams getting all twisted just by me wearing them. I'll put on a pair in the morning and they look great, but by lunchtime the seams on the sides of the legs are in the front center. I'm over crappy clothes.
never over $60, but I also don't buy designer clothes (except second hand). I generally get jeans from stores like LL Bean, Land's End or Orvis. Because these stores sell clothing for hiking, camping and riding, their jeans are usually made with a more forgiving fit than is typical for their price range. In particular, you aren't going to run across a pair of jeans that's too tight in the crotch or thigh. Paying for designer names doesn't actually get you anywhere, but looking at tags does. I've definitely noticed, as you concluded here, that the best jeans have the lowest polyester percentage: especially if it's a tighter style.
That was pretty interesting. Bit there is no way I would spend from the $55 pair. I probably would've tried going up a size on the $10 pair or maybe tried a $20-$30 pair. Although the $225 Did look really good on you, way out of my budget.
My range is $50-$100 they don't look too cheap and they feel good. Anything over seems kinda rip off, and anything cheaper (not including sales) feels very cheap for me.
american eagle jeans are definitely my favourite they’re so comfortable and stretchy and flattering. they’re not super cheap, range from around 60 canadian dollars to 110 canadian dollars, but they’re so worth it to me!! love themmmm
More expensive clothes use more vanity sizing. Your pay to feel better about yourself for wearing a smaller size. My problem with jeans are that I I buy what fits in the dressing room.. Some jeans stretch out excessively after wearing for awhile. Other jeans (mostly stretch material) shrink over time washing. After 20 washes they are too small. Yes, I could line dry instead of using dryer, but I don't want a bunch of wet jeans hanging all over my house. Plus I live in a humid climate and don't want extra humidity in my house. How long do the jeans last. I like dark jeans and don't want them to fade.
Gap jeans fit me the best. I am a pear shape and have always felt like Gap jeans always fit great and last a long time. They’re around $80 and under, and I love them. I wouldn’t spend more than $100 on jeans. Awesome video Milana!
Fashion Elle haha I sell used jeans on ebay and I love rag n bone!! they always sell quickly and I love the quality. they hold up REMARKABLY well. like, most used jeans are in crappy condition (rock revival is the worst)... but whenever I find r&b in the thrift store, they are almost always in amazing shape, sometimes new without tags. I think that just shows they're made of good material, with good quality control that pays attention to details. I personally couldn't afford to buy them at retail prices but I do think they are a worthwhile investment.
Great review. I wanted you to keep the Vince... I used to wear mostly designer jeans - 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, Paige Premium, etc. At the time they sold for $125-175 (now, they're like $175-275). I often would get them on sale & pay around or even just under $100. I LOVED how they felt, how they wore. Post-divorce, I'm no longer in a position to afford, so I'm shopping in the $30-60 range. I'm absolutely LOVING what I can get for that. They're not as soft, it's true, they stretch out faster, yes. But the construction, fit, durability & comfort are excellent. My current fave brands in that range are Levis (they're high-waist skinnies are GREAT), Two by Vince Camuto (which I thought looked best on you) & Wit&Wisdom, though the most recent couple of seasons were disappointing. At these prices, I sometimes get lucky & can even score pretty, colorful, comfortable denim on sale for under $25! Totally worth it. I don't really miss my designer jeans... And when I really need a fix, consignment shops baby!!
The most fair way to compare is when you don't know the brands or prices. and seems like sometimes you just needed a larger size. I can tell you, 1 size can feel different in the same style & brand. Jeans material is stacked very thick & then the pieces are cut down thru the whole stack of material. So then, the same size jeans will be a little bigger or smaller depending on whether the fabric was on top or bottom of the stack.
The most I've ever spent on jeans was about $15. While I do notice a difference in quality and durability in more expensive jeans I cannot bring myself to spend so much money on a piece of clothing. My solution? Shop at thrift stores! People who buy expensive clothes tend to take care of them but they also want to stay on trend and regularly get rid of perfectly good clothing. My current favorite pair of jeans I got in like-new condition for $3, they retail for about $40. Several years ago I got an $80 pair of jeans for $2.
I saw that zipper issue just before you talked about it. Excellent video! The black T-shirt was a very professional choice to deflect attention to the jeans. You are a star in every way at the same time as being so natural and fun to watch. You need a TV show!!! I loved the show, “What Not to Wear”. Your’s could be, “What TO Wear”! Yes! No. That’s too boring a name for your perfect TV personality. Well, thanks again! Loved it!
Hudson jeans and Paige Jeans are the top 2 brands for designer and comfort. If you can get them on sale for 80$ they will last you a life time. I even got a few from nordstroms rack for 30$. They have lasted me for years and look brand new. Cheap jeans just look horrible on me fit wise. I will always splurge on shoes and jeans
I love my Old Navy and Loft jeans as much as my Paige Denim and Joe's Jeans. I will day that Old Navy lasts the longest out of those and are the cheapest.
Just, FYI, percentage of spandex doesn't really mean what people assume. The construction of the twill in the fabric makes a HUGE difference in the stretch. You could totally have 10% spandex with little to no stretch and 2% spandex with a LOT of stretch. Also the bulge at the zipper is because the shank button isn't centered over the zipper tape. It doesn't have anything to do with fit. It's all about construction. For me, jean purchases are generally around $125 and up. I'm totally on board to spend a lot because you can wear them for longer and you get better fabric and washes.
I am such a cheapskate with clothes. I stick to $20/pair. After seeing the difference just in the $55 pair vs the $10 pair I think I may venture out to the store to try on some more expensive jeans. I wear them enough that the value would outweigh the initial cost. I just have to psych myself up when I get to the register. Another super fun video!
I wear KanCan jeans and I love them. They’re about $60-$70 depending on if they have a lot of destruction, more buttons, etc. But my favorite pair is a button fly with no zipper. Solves that bulge issue. Check them out! Good value for money in my opinion.
I used to be a jean snob, then my sil who worked for a company that certified everything to me most are made in a hand full of factories and after a certain point there's no difference in materials. Find something relatively thick that fits well.
I stick within the 20 to 50 dollar range with jeans. I prefer the lower end. Anything lower than that doesn't fit me and anything higher is out of my price range. I can't afford it.
I just "stumbled" across this video and as soon as I saw the name of it, I was in to watch! Thx for the video, I personally think #3 looked best on you, but 3-5 all looked nice. Years ago, What Not to Wear on TLC, really drove home to me the value in buying a few pricey pieces that you will have for years vs a ton of cheap clothing that'll only last you a little past the first few washes. Should you bankrupt yourself on jeans or clothes? No, but an investment piece every now and then, that you can afford, just might be worth it.
H&M has really bad quality jeans in my opinion. I'm not a very big jeans lover so I don't spend a lot of money on them. I usually spend around 25$. I am curious how well she would rate a 25$ pair.
No offense to anyone who does, but I would never spend more than 30$ on a pair of jeans, and even then I'm hesitant. There are plenty of places to find good quality jeans for 10$; You just have to know where to look, also H&M is pretty notorious about having to go up 2-4 sizes depending on what you're getting. I'm a size 5/6 in most brands. But In H&M I have to get size 8-10.
i just feel h&m is inconsistent on a whole different level. on 2 different occasions, i got 2 pairs of the same style jean in the same size (one was blue one was black on both occasions) and 1 was significantly looser than the other like??? and they were different lengths too. how does that happen h&m?? granted i still like all the pairs i bought, especially since they were all clearance haha, but it is not good to have those inconsistencies in the same styles of jeans
Okay...my ultimate jeans of all time are the high-waist skinny jeans with 3 front buttons at Charlotte Russe. They fit a pear shape gal with a booty perfectly, they're $32, and they usually have sales like Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off. They have a lot of stretch, I'm not worried about undies showing in the back, and they come in an array of colors.
I personally like the highwaisted jeans from charlotte russe. They are usually around $35. Compared with other jeans ive owned, they were the most elastic. And ive always had trouble with finding leggings. They always slide down and are see through. I recently bought maternity leggings at ross for $5.99 and OMG they are so comfy. They sit high and they are thicker and the inside feels super soft. They say maternity but they look like normal leggings
I don't think I've ever spent more than $50 on a pair of jeans hehe... I think it would've been more interesting if your husband purchased the jeans and covered the labels... and you ranked them without knowing the cost..a blind test in a way...I think sometimes we're biased because more expensive things are SUPPOSED to be better... but I get that more expense usually means better quality
sooo true
I just made this same comment and hadn't seen yours until after. And I agree, a blind test would have garnered a truer review.
great idea
Lorena Garza - I agree
Great idea
I wish you would have tried $30 jeans, because there's a huuuuge gap between $10 and $55. 😂
Lindsey Alexis agreed. still enjoyed the video, would love to see a Round 2!
Lol I thought I was the only one 😂 or at least $20 at like JcPenny it was a huge gap from $10 to $55
yeah like hollister
As a guy, I honestly can't see myself ever paying more than 40$ for a pair of jeans, and where I live the price for clothes are 25% taxes. 25$ at H&M gave me good quality skinny jeans when they were on sale (and there are some jeans on sale nearly all the time), much better than the first pair she tried.
Sam ul only $40?
The biggest problem with women’s clothes is that sizing is not uniform over brands.... it’s a problem because we can’t trust sizing, not even within the same brand :(
I wish someone would work on making a women’s sizing system that every brand could use, and that would work with measurements instead of numbers...
Sabina Hertzum
Agree! You have to judge each pair of jeans on whether they are true fit to their published size charts.
Sabina Hertzum I agree. I think women's sizing could go to how men's are with the number for waist in inches and length.
Sabina Hertzum I agree!
Unfortunately the type of material the jeans are made from would also make it hard to say "universal" chart because any jeans for me that are 100% cotton I take a size 10 (30) but any jeggings or jeans with less than 75% cotton I wear an 8 (29)....
You're so right, I once bought the same Zara pants, same size, in two different colours, and one of them fit, the others were like 2-3 sizes bigger!
When you are younger you can get away with cheaper jeans but in more mature years expensive jeans really make a huge difference in comfort, wearability, and looks! I've had my $200 J jeans for 5 years and they still feel and look great!
I'm getting some comments regarding my sizing choice (that I'm wearing too small of a size jeans for H&M): I have to be fair to all brands and follow the size they recommend and let their product speak for it self. I based my measurements (waist and hips) on standard ASTM sizing chart for body measurements, which are actually reflected in Nordstrom, H&M, and Dillards (Vince Camuto run bigger, which is the reason they were slightly loose on me). I am wearing exactly the size the stores recommend. Hence, if something doesn't fit, that means it's a quality issue, which is the point I'm supposed to show as part of a review (it shows who follows the standards and who does not). I hope that clarifies any confusion there might be about my choice of sizing.
SO many of are giving some really great recommendations. I can't wait to try some of these jeans out! Thank you
Milabu It's also important that people remember you're trying on new jeans. Almost all jeans, especially designer jeans will stretch out with wear. I used to work in a boutique and we had clients buy them skin tight bc they will stretch. Whenever girls didn't heed our advice and sized up, they often came back upset bc the jeans were quite loose after wearing for a couple hours.
All clothing manufactures size differently. A size up doesn’t mean you’re heavy. It’s just a number
if I can zip them up, no muffin top, squat without ripping or restraint and they're comfortable, they fit.
Too make a person look slimmer they eliminate the pockets .
That’s right ! Measurements and sizes are different in some brands of jeans. In some of them I’m 28 and in others I’m 30. I have this pair of jeans that I hate jajaja because they squeeze all my curves jajaja. Every time I go to buy jeans I jump, squat, walk in the changing room so I can test if it’s a great pair of jeans 😊
H&M has European sizes, so they run smaller than our vanity sizes in the US. For instance I'm usually a size 2 everywhere, but in H&M I'm a 4. And I agree with the other posters, don't take it personally but you might feel much better about the pairs you try if you try size 27. I know sometimes we get used to our size and don't want to go up a size cuz it doesn't feel good, but I think it would be more flattering on you and wouldn't "pop out everywhere" as you say, or feel too tight anywhere. Cuz believe it or not, those words are a sign of them being too small on you, they wouldn't bulge or pop out anywhere if they were the right size.
I'm european and always thought that H&M sizes runned bigger than other brands... Interesting. Also totally agree about trying out diferent sizes, no one is going to see that label!
I disagree, always ALWAYS get the absolute smallest size you can squeeze into in jeans, the stretch out so much when you wear them
Going a size bigger doesn't work for me because they run big around my waist and tight around my hips, butt and thighs... which i don't experiance with specialty designed jeans
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H&M are rubbish with sizes nothing ever comes up right I'm a size 8 (uk) jeans and a 6 (uk) top in loads of brand name clothing and I have to go up at least 3 sizes for anything to fit in H&M I refuse to shop there it's a joke.
I let wealthy people buy them then send them to Salvation Army thrift store where I get them for 2.99! Lol
Yes!!! Ha ha! We are already waaay ahead of the curve! Buy Secondhand First!
Beanieweenieable same
Salvation Army, Goodwill and St V de Paul jeans are all $20 and up here in Oregon, but Salvation Army is usually the lowest of the 3.
Beanieweenieable exactly, I do the same thing. Have a pair of Tommy Hilfiger jeggings from a thrift store and they don’t look or feel like the usual jegging because the quality is so good. My favourite pair of jeans too.
Beanieweenieable yaaaaaas!!!!!!!
Instead of buying just one size it would have been nice to compare jeans that fit you correctly in different price ranges.
Exactly. Don't get stuck on the number on the label and insist to compare those exact sizes. We get it, it's annoying when your dress sizes vary from company to company. But please compare sizes that actually fit you properly for a fair comparison.
I don't understand why you got the same size for every pair. Different brands are sized differently.
maybe cause that's her size? And different sizes would just defeat the purpose and wont be accurate for comparison, which is this point of the video.
I used to work in H&M for years, every person I ever saw try on/buy a pair always had to size up at least once. The sizing on their jeans is always very much off.
You missed the mid range 25$-40$ jeans you can get at Forever21
or hollister
what about all the medium-price brands? like gap, american eagle, and levis? i feel like that's the bracket most people watching these types of videos are in, and that whole price range was skipped over.
It would be fun to see you try the clothes on without knowing how much they are, and then you could try and put them in price order :)
Damn I have a hard time bringing myself to spend more than 5 bucks on jeans from the thrift store lol. I like thrift store jeans cause they have already been broken in and they aren't gonna shrink or expand. Love the thrift store 👍😁
Alli. I’m with you! I also like Marshall’s and TJ Max...when I want quality at lower prices. I have recently begin to buy jeans from a inexpensive chain store, but that is only because, they are distressed perfectly and secondly distressed jeans are trendy...so I would never spend a lot of money on trendy items. I do love finding designer jeans at the thrift store too!! I think had she not knew which pairs of jeans was which and went up a size in the cheaper jeans, review would have been completely different.
Lol me too
Find fab stuff at thrift stores. Best
Alli. Yes! This, I know they won't shrink and they are broken in. My favorite ones to find are American eagle ones, they fit me the best
Every single pair of my designer jeans came from a thrift. And I feel like the luckiest girl in the world when I randomly score $50 jeans for $5! I learned the hard way though, CHECK THE THIGHS BEFORE BUYING.
Then there's me who buys all my jeans at walmart for 10 bucks....Lol
Same with me only jeggings
Me too. I’m poor!
Me too.
Some of my favorite jeans are black distressed denim from Walmart that I got on clearance for 4.99. They smelled a bit like petrolium at first, but after a few washes they were awesome.
Katelynn T nothing wrong with that sister.
Very disappointed that you didn’t actually get your correct size in the first pair. If it were a video about comparing sizes, yes. But you’re comparing the jeans themselves.
I bought the size the store recommend and they didn't fit.
It's not her fault. H&M sizes make zero sense. I stopped shopping there when two pairs of jeans fit me completely different and they were the same style, color, and size. That's how they afford to sell jeans for $10. It's sad on so many levels and frustrating.
I think you should have gotten a bigger size with the first pair, I tend to buy jeans on the 30/35 euro mark, however lately I have been eyeing more expensive one's just because you reach a point were you're like I want good stuff and not have to repurchase because they grow out..
Yes, I would have if I were going to purchase them again. I wanted to compare the same size between different price ranges and brands. All of them fit except the first. I would say, the odds are not that bad :)
nina I see wot ur sayin about gettin next size up but jeans do stretch out after wearing & washing so they wud look baggy at the crotch,knee&waist area. ( And by hip area, if u hav child bearing hips? ) But 4the price u cud buy 2pairs, 1 in each size?! Xx
H&M is honestly horrible in general when it comes to fit in bottoms. I'm a size 4 and I've gone all the way up to a size 10 and not able to properly fit.
tbh when I was size 32 and squeezed on a 25 j brand skinny jeans I look like that.
I wear those $10 H&M jeans every day and they look awesome, feel awesome, and hold up amazingly well. They have high elasticity after washing even once. I've been buying them since they came out a couple of years ago. I'm fine spending around $100 on jeans, but I haven't found any that I liked as much as those hilariously cheap ones.
You clearly need to buy a bigger size or maybe that specific cut doesn't work on you. Honestly, you needed to size up in almost every pair to avoid that sausage casing look and the rolled over creases under the butt in the back. You aren't fat in any way, so this isn't a criticism of your body. Buying clothes that don't fit just makes weird lumps/bulges/folds.
The number on the label doesn't matter. Your body is what matters. Buy clothes that fit your body.
My price range? Between $15 to $40 for Adriano Goldschmied, Paige, Frame (yes, in the $220 price range), 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, True Religion and a couple of other expensive, great quality jeans. How? Ebay, Nordstrom Rack, Poshmark, consignment stores and thrift stores. My closet is full of the above brands and I've never paid more than $39, if I'm not mistaken. Not trying to brag; just want others to know that it's possible to get really great quality jeans at affordable prices.😉
AG and Paige are my favorite brands. They consistently fit well, hug my curves, have the right amount of give, etc. that I desire.
Thanks for sharing! This was fun to watch. ☺
Thanks for the info! :)
The best pair of jeans I have right now only cost $16 at Marshalls.... I tend to stick between $15-$25 for jeans. I feel like paying more than $25 is too much but thats just me.
This was awesome but do you think you could guess the price range by just trying them on? That just might take it to the next level for a true comparison
hahaha now, that would be awesome!
Yeah, it seemed a lot like a self fulfilling prophecy.
i work for an international denim brand, denim with polyester are pure hell in the summer time and have a tendency to make a crease in the wrong place under the butt specially if the pattern is not perfect and depends on the weaving method of the fabric if the polyester is towards the inside, that is when you feel the scratchy feeling inside and sweaty heat. in general, composition of 98cotton 2spandex in quality fabric works the best in terms of fit and durability, denim manufactured in Turquey are one of best quality fabrics and handfeel, for 60-70 usa $ you can start getting a decent pair. i wish you tried on for comparison a 100%cotton that are very trendy and due differences in sizes per brand, you cannot buy denim from shelf by size, also actually each pair is slightly different, so you can try same size 3 diff. pairs and each will look different and finally, because i can go like this for hours :), you have to put them on and move, sit and only after like 30 min you can really see what is going on. Love you, found your channel today!
Feel like you should gone for $20 pair jeans instead if the 9.99 since then went to a $55? That's too much if a jump lol
My fav jeans are from H&M and they're size 29. I'm taller and thiner than you, so I think you just simply got the wrong size!
TheIvett93 i agree. Thy were way too small so thy cant be judged.
Yeah, I find at h&m I have to go a size up!
I'm not sure why people are trying to defend H&M. I find that a lot of stuff from h&m just does not fit right.
I personally have a lot of stuff from there, and they're quite good quality. I'm not trying to defend, just told my opinion. Needed a few tries, before I've found the perfect size. Sizes are not the same. They can be different in every store/brand. :)
Not defending H&M, its just that it's obvious you can't make a fair comparison if you don't order your correct size
Size 26! Girl, I'm normally a 00 in Hollister jeans and a 000 in Aeropostale and those same H&M jeans fit MEEE too tight! Deff. a size issue there!
american eagle is seriously one of the only companies that consistently carries jeans in store that are under $100 but still stylish and comfy, and also are long enough for my long ass 34 inch insteam.
American eagle... my tried and true
Same!
threeqtrtime - wearing mine right now!
Me tooo! 💕
I won't wear anything else!
yesss
I have to disagree with this, in my experience. I used to wear more expensive jeans because I am so tall, cheaper brands never made long enough jeans. But they all wore out and ripped and were so tight and uncomfortable. I finally started shopping for jeans like $15-30 and they are amazing, I can't believe I wasted so much money on expensive jeans before. But nowadays, stores make a lot more sizes for tall and short people.
Kelsi Morris my thoughts exactly
Crazy I am smaller than you and sometimes have to wear 27... are you really sure you are not taking a size too small...
Height has a lot to do with it too and bone structure. Petite girls wear smaller jeans than you’d think and tall big framed girls wear bigger sizes than you’d think regardless of fat content, though OF COURSE fat content plays a part lol. I use to where a 28 there and really I could’ve gone up in size and I was the same Size (look wise) as her if not smaller but ik I’m taller and have a big bone structure. I always surprise people with my clothes size
You’re right. I wear a 26 at h&m but in other brands like Zara I wear a 24 (50kilos, 1m67)
I'm kind of disappointed you jumped from $10 to $55.... there are a lot of amazing jeans at $30
I love getting a good deal on jeans at a thrift store. But, considering how long a great pair of jeans can last, $225 is worth it. If you have them for ten years, that's only $22.50 each year. And if a pair of pants is gonna make my body look good, then is there a limit to price? Think I need to start saving....skip the cheap jeans and save toward a great pair. THANK YOU for this!
That's a great way of looking at it :) I always check Nordstrom Rack as well, they have great designer finds for under $100
I agree with you, but the upfront cost of $225 is a lot (to me) and makes me feel guilty for "wasting" the money. However, I would rather one really good pair to 5 or 6 okay pairs. So like you, I will start saving 😊
i don't know but in the uk, we have charity stores where you can get good items for cheap prices if the brand of the item is of good quality or you can buy stuff at tkmaxx. so it is possible to get cheaper items for a high quality price imo. but yeah i think in department stores, higher quality jeans are more expensive.
Good expensive jeans last for years, They feel great and can be washed and worn forever.If you cant afford them, their are facebook groups where you can buy them for 1/3 of the price used.Well worth it, once you buy good quality jeans you won't go back.And they look so much better on than cheap jeans.Mind you I was in my early 40's and it was a gift to myself for loosing weight, I agree , skip cheap jeans and buy great quality jeans on sale.
Denise Marie Many people may fluctuate a size or two up or down over a ten year span. They may no longer fit after 2-3 years, then you've spent way more than $23 per year on that pair of jeans.
liked your video infact please do more, but with that being said I have to say that you can not expect all jeans to fit the same just because you are a size 26. every designer has their own pattern so if the cheep $9.99 jeans were too tight they may have worked if you moved up a size. same goes for the other ones you were happy with but a couple of things were off. get the next size up and save yourself some money.
Yes, I know :) But I was curious how off the sizes would be. The only one that didn't fit me correctly were the first ones.
I usually spend around $50 for my jeans, but I've recently been getting jeans from Old Navy and they fit me very well and they're usually around $20-$30.
I felt like the Vince Camuto pair looked the best on you! The Frame jeans were flattering also but they were not worth double the price of the Two by Vince Camuto jeans!
I like the old navy rockstar jeans they are soft on the inside and out and they fit me well besides the legs because I’m short and they are too long but that’s it and they are around 20 dollars
Emma Dean omg I just wrote a comment about those being my fave jeans too!!!! Try getting the short fit. I’m 5’10 so I got the tall and they fit great!
I was just going to post about Rockstars! They’re the best!
I get all my jeans on sale! The most I've ever spent was $25, and my absolute favourite pair only cost me $14. They're navy blue (but not the classic dark denim look), super high-waisted, reeeeeally skinny and stretch enough for me to sit down comfortably but not enough that they lose their shape. New subscriber here, gonna binge watch all your videos now 😍
225$ 😂 hell no
I get my Jean's at Ross
10-15 Buck's
Try J brand jeans, and AG. They're my favorite, the fit and durability, comfort, everything!
keepinitreal I love AG jeans... Hudson's too 😍
I bought a pair of Citizens, for almost $200 CAD with tax about 12 years ago. They are 98% cotton and 2% elastane-- the denim was heavy and required to be broken in. They started out mid-blue. completely "clean" not distressed, no whiskers. They were always flattering, but I actually get more compliments on them now than when I first bought them! They've become a light-ish blue, but can still be dressed up or down. I can't wear them at the office anymore as they've only finally started to get a hole at the knee. (I'll probably patch them up and keep wearing them.) Also, I only have 1 pair of blue jeans, 1 white, and 1 black, and I wear jeans about 3 days out of the week.
I would say my break point is about $250 for blue and black jeans, but designer denim regularly goes on sale, so you can usually get a good deal. It's a slippery slope, once you go higher end, it's harder to compromise. My break point for white jeans, however, is about $70, just in case I have a really clumsy day... :)
I've just bought a pair of Levi's for $113 with tax. They are the same fabric composition as the my old Citizens, again, lovely heavy denim. My husband accused me of buying an iteration of the Citizens. We'll see if these last another 12 years!
I used to buy $225 jeans. Now I love hollister advanced stretch jeans when they're on sale for $25. They feel like pajamas 🙌
Sizing can be so different in different brands in jeans it's crazy. I'm almost always a size 2/26. Once I bought a size 26 on Asos from some European brand. I couldn't pull them up past my knees -_-.
keepinitreal Yes and then some brands you have to size down two sizes! :0
My price for jeans is about $60 which i can find a comfortable nice designer jeans for that price i won't go more than that .love you Malibu ❤❤🇨🇦
That's a great price!!!
Love you!
I buy the $60ish range in jeans as well, but usually wait for a sale or for them to go on clearance to get them for $30ish lol
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Now I want 225$ jeans 😟
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I think another important factor to consider is durability, I used to only buy cheap jeans because I figured they were just as good as "fancy expensive ones". Unless you are incredibly small, your thighs will rub together as you walk and that leads to chafing and piling. So when I discovered the difference between $25 target jeans and $80 Levi's jeans (they often have discounts so it's closer to $60) it makes all the difference in how long my jeans last until they get holes. 1-3 pairs of quality jeans is something everyone should invest in, cause boy does it change how comfortable you are throughout your day and how often you have to buy new jeans. Money isn't really an excuse as you can buy gently used clothes from apps and thrift stores, instead of buying a $30 new pair of cheaper jeans you can easily find gently used jeans of a much better material and brand for near the same price range or sometimes less!
Granted a lot of time when you get in the higher end of brands (Like 200+ range) many items just have increased brand value and not significant differences. It's good to have label you trust, but don't pay ridiculous prices just to have a label.
k, sorry for the rant lol
For the second one you wrote $5 instead of $55 lol
ReinaInoue she did lol 😜
Good thing I actually said $55 :)
you did said it, but you wrote $5 on the screen, little mistake!
I love the idea of trying things on without knowing the price and guessing which were expensive! But still a great video❤️
BONAFIDE LEVI'S old school, I hate pegged/skinny jeans....I already did that trend in the 80s. I also did Bell bottoms in the 70s and I prefer simple flare or a boot cut. I like real denim without spandex...cuz I did spandex in the 80s too...I had bright red Spandex pants we all did even the boys in Rock Band....hmm anyone remember Motley Crue!!! Lol It's a lot harder to find just regular jeans. Hey how many of you remember THE JORDACHE LOOK? Z Cavs ?? Chic? GITANO? You can buy Jordache for $10 bucks now at KMART! Remember when those were the IT jeans....I Do! I really still love my Levi's 501s and I also love Old Navy flares. I remember this pair of jeans I had in 84ish made by Braxton loved those jeans and my Gloria's when she came out with black denim....holy shit had to have my dad get them cuz my mom would never buy expensive jeans....I spent $70 bucks on a pair of purp!e jeans at Merry Go Round...ewww too much I think you all know I am like 100 years old...lol
Levi's will never never go out of style. Still get so many compliments when I wear mine. Last forever.
Patricia Camp yeah I go on about Jordache being the end of the world (in the 80’s) no one believes me lol. The Jordache high-waist ankle jeans (Walmart in Canada) for me tho are awesome.
I work in fashion, the 1st and last "expensive pair" probably has both mechanical stretch (engineered) from the polyester and the stretch from the elastane. But one thing I didn't know until recently, the % of elastane or spandex doesn't affect how stretchy it is. It's how the spandex/elastane is treated in the process of making the cloth. The fact that it's in there means it should stretch but the stretch % doesn't necessarily mean it will be more or less stretchy. Kinda cool to know.
It's cool to see someone compare these! Nice job! I wonder, did you keep or return any of them?
LOVE THE VERSATILITY OF UR CHANNEL!
Thank you!!!!
Milabu Ur welcome :) I really enjoy watching ur videos
Milabu love your videos ! Could you possibly do routine videos? And more blogs I miss you guys!!
Quick question, did you try anything between $10 and $50? I wouldn't spend $50.... or $10. Just curious 😊 loved the video!
I usually expect to find jeans (and do find them) that are pretty cheap. I would never spend that much money on jeans, no matter how soft or confortable they feel. It's just ridiculous.
I think the H&M jeans weren't that bad, you just picked out a size that is way too small for you.
+jessica lamarre thanks for the comment. :) that was the whole point, I bought the size each brand recommended to see how true and what kind of quality they are (I did not want to make excuses for the brand, I let the brands product speak for it self.)
My favorite pair of jeans are Mossimo from Target. Their skinny jeggings. Perfection. Except that no front pocket issue.
I don't have a limit, and the reason for that is that I have that "ideal" shape in a small size. In modern sizing, I usually fit a 2, though can get into a 0. My hips are 10" bigger, as is my bust. I have a very distinct hourglass shape (but no ass--go figure), and manufacturers tend to think anyone under about a 6 is going to be rod-straight. So it's very, very difficult to find jeans that fit me. Right now, the only brand I know of that fits me right is the skinny-legged jeans from White House, Black Market, and they're about $90. They fit well, can be worn for a couple weeks and retain good fit, and are very long-lasting. I usually buy one pair at at time, and wear them more than half the days, and a pair will easily go for a year or more. I wore a hole in my previous pair, put a cute floral patch on it, and a couple more for good measure, and they're freaking cute. I wear them for yard work or to go hiking. If I had to pay $200 for them, I would, and I know I am very lucky I could do that.
In defense of the fit of the H&M jeans, we've all got different shapes, and there's no way one pair will fit all of our shapes. The pair that fits you or me won't properly fit the person who the H&M jeans fit well.
My favorite jeans are from Old Navy! They cost around $30-40 and I wait till they go on sale 😉
I think the Vince Camuto jeans looked the best on you, really flattering. The price was pretty reasonable too for a nice pair of jeans.
As a woman our bodies change one day everything fits looks great other days not so good cheap or expensive variety seems to work for me thanks for the video
Jeggings are what I mostly wear now! I LOVE THEM!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 I wear jeans occasionally but not often. I'd say my price range is about $10-$25
I absolutely love Express jeans! Originally $80 but I get them on clearance for $40!!! Only decent priced jeans that last me more than a year and are so so so comfy and flatter my curves!
gracesquared1 Rerock for Express jeans seem to be really flattering on curvy figures. I sell used jeans on ebay and whenever I post a pair of Rerocks, they sell almost immediately. So I know there must be a bunch of girls out there who really love them! I like the pocket designs.
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Loving the Frame ones, I'm going to try some. The feathering is perfection. I'm an AG girl, so I'm used to buying jeans for over $200 and feel they are totally worth it. I also personally can't justify H&M and other brands like that because of the inhumane conditions of their factories.
Thanks for this ! I haven't purchased a $$ pair of jeans ever.....I have thought about it ....but my idea of spending no more than $20 for a pair of jeans...well, that's just me. I also don't like my jeans to look faded, so when I wash them for the first time I put them in the washer after I have added the water I add:
The recommended amount of detergent
1 1/2 cups of Vinegar ( it doesn't matter if it's white distilled vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar they both work the same ) to the wash water.
I then add the Fabric Softener Pearls /Beads...whatever they're called OR I add Downy Liquid in the Downy Ball.....
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The Vinegar SETS the color on your jeans.....ACTUALLY to help prevent fading, add a 1 1/2 cup of Vinegar to ALL new clothes you wash.....then repeat adding vinegar every 6-7 washings.......it keeps your clothes looking new and is so much CHEAPER than Color Catchers....and besides you don't really know about all the chemicals that are in the color catchers....but there's nothing in Vinegar that will hurt you OR your clothing !
Also, if you like creases in your SLEEVES or your slacks / jeans ......take a wet wash cloth, pour vinegar on the wash cloth, wring out and then put on the cease....and using a hot iron press the crease into your clothing ! This will keep the cease in your clothes for a while.....then when you want to put the cease back in the clothes, just repeat !
Usually, if a person wants 'softness' in a fabric, I'm sorry to say (because I hate polyester because it's synthetic and made from oil) it's usually due to the polyester, rayon/viscose/lyocell -names for almost same fabric or elastane/Lycra/Spandex content. If it's long staple cotton or Egyptian cotton it means it's a longer cotton fiber, which is more valued, which means it's better quality cotton, so that is a factor but most denim doesn't brag about what type of cotton it is, that's usually sheets or bath towels.
I just bought some jeans from Costco. $15. Soft and fit me well. Ha!
It's a really good video. I used to buy cheap jeans like H&M, Zara, Topshop and never was satisfied with the quality. Two years ago I tried Love Moschino and it was incomparable. They endured so many washes and look brand new.
Ohhh I like my $25 mall jeans! The quality is good enough for me to move, slap a belt on, and nap in! Definitely cannot spend more than $50. I only have two pairs right now and they are treating me good.
My favorite jeans of the moment are a pair of Hudson jeans that I got at Nordstrom Rack for about $99, so about half off. They fit great, and don't stretch even after several wears. Getting them for under 100 bucks feels GREAT, too!
I'm tired of my jeans getting all stretched out after wearing them for a few hours. I'm shifting my buying habits to less in quantity but more quality clothes. If your stuff is higher quality and will last longer, you can wear them more often then they'll still look good. I used to always buy really cheap clothes, but I feel like I end up just spending more money over time because they never last. I'm also really tired of the seams getting all twisted just by me wearing them. I'll put on a pair in the morning and they look great, but by lunchtime the seams on the sides of the legs are in the front center. I'm over crappy clothes.
I usually spend around $35 to $50 for my jeans. It depends on how versatile they’ll be. As always, love ya!💕
Lol, I get my jeans from thrift stores.
never over $60, but I also don't buy designer clothes (except second hand).
I generally get jeans from stores like LL Bean, Land's End or Orvis. Because these stores sell clothing for hiking, camping and riding, their jeans are usually made with a more forgiving fit than is typical for their price range. In particular, you aren't going to run across a pair of jeans that's too tight in the crotch or thigh. Paying for designer names doesn't actually get you anywhere, but looking at tags does. I've definitely noticed, as you concluded here, that the best jeans have the lowest polyester percentage: especially if it's a tighter style.
That was pretty interesting. Bit there is no way I would spend from the $55 pair. I probably would've tried going up a size on the $10 pair or maybe tried a $20-$30 pair. Although the $225 Did look really good on you, way out of my budget.
You can find $200 jeans at off stores like Nordstrom rack for about $80-$100. That's a great deal! Never pay full retail!
My range is $50-$100 they don't look too cheap and they feel good. Anything over seems kinda rip off, and anything cheaper (not including sales) feels very cheap for me.
american eagle jeans are definitely my favourite they’re so comfortable and stretchy and flattering. they’re not super cheap, range from around 60 canadian dollars to 110 canadian dollars, but they’re so worth it to me!! love themmmm
More expensive clothes use more vanity sizing. Your pay to feel better about yourself for wearing a smaller size. My problem with jeans are that I I buy what fits in the dressing room.. Some jeans stretch out excessively after wearing for awhile. Other jeans (mostly stretch material) shrink over time washing. After 20 washes they are too small. Yes, I could line dry instead of using dryer, but I don't want a bunch of wet jeans hanging all over my house. Plus I live in a humid climate and don't want extra humidity in my house. How long do the jeans last. I like dark jeans and don't want them to fade.
I pay between 30 to 60 dollars for jeans.
Gap jeans fit me the best. I am a pear shape and have always felt like Gap jeans always fit great and last a long time. They’re around $80 and under, and I love them. I wouldn’t spend more than $100 on jeans. Awesome video Milana!
I love Rag N Bone jeans but can't spend $200 on 1 pair right now so I buy used on Ebay! I've bought many that look like new for $30-$40!
Fashion Elle haha I sell used jeans on ebay and I love rag n bone!! they always sell quickly and I love the quality. they hold up REMARKABLY well. like, most used jeans are in crappy condition (rock revival is the worst)... but whenever I find r&b in the thrift store, they are almost always in amazing shape, sometimes new without tags. I think that just shows they're made of good material, with good quality control that pays attention to details. I personally couldn't afford to buy them at retail prices but I do think they are a worthwhile investment.
Great review. I wanted you to keep the Vince...
I used to wear mostly designer jeans - 7 For All Mankind, Citizens of Humanity, Paige Premium, etc. At the time they sold for $125-175 (now, they're like $175-275). I often would get them on sale & pay around or even just under $100. I LOVED how they felt, how they wore. Post-divorce, I'm no longer in a position to afford, so I'm shopping in the $30-60 range. I'm absolutely LOVING what I can get for that. They're not as soft, it's true, they stretch out faster, yes. But the construction, fit, durability & comfort are excellent. My current fave brands in that range are Levis (they're high-waist skinnies are GREAT), Two by Vince Camuto (which I thought looked best on you) & Wit&Wisdom, though the most recent couple of seasons were disappointing. At these prices, I sometimes get lucky & can even score pretty, colorful, comfortable denim on sale for under $25! Totally worth it. I don't really miss my designer jeans... And when I really need a fix, consignment shops baby!!
I like jeans that are soft, but I don't wear them that often.
The most fair way to compare is when you don't know the brands or prices.
and seems like sometimes you just needed a larger size.
I can tell you, 1 size can feel different in the same style & brand. Jeans material is stacked very thick & then the pieces are cut down thru the whole stack of material. So then, the same size jeans will be a little bigger or smaller depending on whether the fabric was on top or bottom of the stack.
Sorry I can't spend more than $20 on a pair of jeans. I can buy a whole bunch of clothes for $225
The most I've ever spent on jeans was about $15. While I do notice a difference in quality and durability in more expensive jeans I cannot bring myself to spend so much money on a piece of clothing. My solution? Shop at thrift stores! People who buy expensive clothes tend to take care of them but they also want to stay on trend and regularly get rid of perfectly good clothing. My current favorite pair of jeans I got in like-new condition for $3, they retail for about $40. Several years ago I got an $80 pair of jeans for $2.
I feel like the fit has nothing to do with price it has to do with if u found the right size every brand is gonna fit different duh lol
I saw that zipper issue just before you talked about it.
Excellent video!
The black T-shirt was a very professional choice to deflect attention to the jeans.
You are a star in every way at the same time as being so natural and fun to watch.
You need a TV show!!!
I loved the show, “What Not to Wear”.
Your’s could be, “What TO Wear”! Yes! No. That’s too boring a name for your perfect TV personality.
Well, thanks again! Loved it!
I don't like the position of the back pockets on the last pair. I think the third pair is the most flattering.
Hudson jeans and Paige Jeans are the top 2 brands for designer and comfort. If you can get them on sale for 80$ they will last you a life time. I even got a few from nordstroms rack for 30$. They have lasted me for years and look brand new.
Cheap jeans just look horrible on me fit wise. I will always splurge on shoes and jeans
I love my Old Navy and Loft jeans as much as my Paige Denim and Joe's Jeans. I will day that Old Navy lasts the longest out of those and are the cheapest.
Just, FYI, percentage of spandex doesn't really mean what people assume. The construction of the twill in the fabric makes a HUGE difference in the stretch. You could totally have 10% spandex with little to no stretch and 2% spandex with a LOT of stretch.
Also the bulge at the zipper is because the shank button isn't centered over the zipper tape. It doesn't have anything to do with fit. It's all about construction.
For me, jean purchases are generally around $125 and up. I'm totally on board to spend a lot because you can wear them for longer and you get better fabric and washes.
I am such a cheapskate with clothes. I stick to $20/pair. After seeing the difference just in the $55 pair vs the $10 pair I think I may venture out to the store to try on some more expensive jeans. I wear them enough that the value would outweigh the initial cost. I just have to psych myself up when I get to the register. Another super fun video!
I wear KanCan jeans and I love them. They’re about $60-$70 depending on if they have a lot of destruction, more buttons, etc. But my favorite pair is a button fly with no zipper. Solves that bulge issue. Check them out! Good value for money in my opinion.
First jeans were just too tight. 2nd pair too tight, 3rd pair too tight 4th pair too tight 5th pair too tight. Try one size up.
I used to be a jean snob, then my sil who worked for a company that certified everything to me most are made in a hand full of factories and after a certain point there's no difference in materials. Find something relatively thick that fits well.
I stick within the 20 to 50 dollar range with jeans. I prefer the lower end. Anything lower than that doesn't fit me and anything higher is out of my price range. I can't afford it.
I just "stumbled" across this video and as soon as I saw the name of it, I was in to watch! Thx for the video, I personally think #3 looked best on you, but 3-5 all looked nice. Years ago, What Not to Wear on TLC, really drove home to me the value in buying a few pricey pieces that you will have for years vs a ton of cheap clothing that'll only last you a little past the first few washes. Should you bankrupt yourself on jeans or clothes? No, but an investment piece every now and then, that you can afford, just might be worth it.
LOVE the Vince Camuto jeans on you! I personally love Hudson , Joes and 7 Jeans fort all mankind
American Eagle jeans are flattering on pretty much everyone. They will always be my fav ♡
H&M has really bad quality jeans in my opinion. I'm not a very big jeans lover so I don't spend a lot of money on them. I usually spend around 25$. I am curious how well she would rate a 25$ pair.
Now, that's how you do a review! Got right to it, gave relevant info. Thanks.
No offense to anyone who does, but I would never spend more than 30$ on a pair of jeans, and even then I'm hesitant. There are plenty of places to find good quality jeans for 10$; You just have to know where to look, also H&M is pretty notorious about having to go up 2-4 sizes depending on what you're getting. I'm a size 5/6 in most brands. But In H&M I have to get size 8-10.
Exactly my point, never know what you gonna get :)
i just feel h&m is inconsistent on a whole different level. on 2 different occasions, i got 2 pairs of the same style jean in the same size (one was blue one was black on both occasions) and 1 was significantly looser than the other like??? and they were different lengths too. how does that happen h&m?? granted i still like all the pairs i bought, especially since they were all clearance haha, but it is not good to have those inconsistencies in the same styles of jeans
Okay...my ultimate jeans of all time are the high-waist skinny jeans with 3 front buttons at Charlotte Russe. They fit a pear shape gal with a booty perfectly, they're $32, and they usually have sales like Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off. They have a lot of stretch, I'm not worried about undies showing in the back, and they come in an array of colors.
mine are 10 €, most important is to exercise our body for a perfect shape
I personally like the highwaisted jeans from charlotte russe. They are usually around $35. Compared with other jeans ive owned, they were the most elastic. And ive always had trouble with finding leggings. They always slide down and are see through. I recently bought maternity leggings at ross for $5.99 and OMG they are so comfy. They sit high and they are thicker and the inside feels super soft. They say maternity but they look like normal leggings