At one point, I tried to get back into wearing jeans, but I got so frustrated while trying them on. Nothing looked right on me and I just felt so defeated. I was also in between sizes at the time so one size was always too big and the other too small. Needless to say, I was over it. I just gave up and wore my trusty black GAP “always skinny” jeans.
About a month ago, I finally made my way to Nordstrom Rack hoping I’d find a great pair of jeans for fall. As I mentioned in my haul video, I tried like 30 pairs of jeans on. It was crazy—but worth it!
I ended up finding a pair I love—they are long, flattering, fit my hips and thighs perfectly and create a nice silhouette with the large flare at the bottom.
They are the 7 for All Mankind “Dojo” jeans (I wore them to work last Friday):
Top- Gilly Hicks
Jeans- 7 for All Mankind “Dojo”
Shoes- Ivanka Trump
- Take two sizes of each brand and style that look appealing to you to the fitting room so you don’t have to keep running back to get another size (if you’re in a department store, you may get lucky and have a sales associate help with getting sizes!)
- It’s a process of elimination—try on each style and have one area in the fitting room where you put the “NO” jeans and one for the “YES” jeans— then, when you are left with your “YES” pile, try all of those on again and decide which pair looks best
- Try on styles you might not initially be attracted to—they could be the jeans that work best for your body shape
- If you find a style that you are in LOVE with—ask if it comes in other washes or fabrics—some brands make the same styles in black or colored denim and corduroy—fun for fall!
I hope this was helpful—do YOU have a favorite pair of jeans? What brand and style are they? Share in the comments below!
xoxo,
Veronika.
My favorite jeans are 7FAM Gwenevere or Roxanne Skinny Jeans. I love 7FAM fit and quality. The only downside is that I'm short so I have to get them hemmed a lot, but its worth it. I also have the Dojo too and have worn them all the time. They look great on you.
I'm like you and rarely ever wear jeans (or pants even), I much prefer dresses and skirts on myself. I do like Jessica Simpson jeans though, I'm curvy so I find her designs work best on me
My 7 Dojo's are my favorite pair of jeans! I think they are really comfortable (which is not something I often say to describe jeans!).
I'm just hoping they'll fit me sometime in the near future, post-baby! LOL
How is Gilly Hicks sizing?
The 7's look amazing on you!!! Congrats on finding a pair you like & that fit you perfectly. My favourite designer jeans by far are 7's! Just fit my body the best! Second fav — are COH! Enjoy your jeans!
very cute top 😀
The 7 Dojos are my ALL time favorite jeans. I love love love my pair. They look fantastic on you! Enjoy!
they look great! i have similar gap ones and the flare is really flattering on us ladies with long legs. love that top w jeans too!
They look fantastic!! I love the dark and I adore the flare… Great choice!! xoxo
Cute jeans! And thanks for the great tips on jean shopping – I haven't gotten new ones in ages and pretty much wear only one pair. You've inspired me to branch out!
completely agree with the tips! trying on jeans can make for a long day, but it is totally worth it in the end most times.
I've only heard good things about 7 dojo's. Love that top too!
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love that Top!
what!!?? you don't like jeans? i LIVE in my jeans-i can't imagine them not being a staple in my wardrobe. I would say my favorite brand are lucky brand jeans. You look great in your pics, so thin!
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These jeans fit amazingly on you! I live in J Brand, they fit me the best!
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I have the dojos in light and dark. Love the dark wash. What size do you wear in 7 jeans?
they are a 27
dojos are hands down my very favorite cut of jeans – i own 5 pairs now, all hemmed at various lengths for different shoes. i LOVE them!! you look so cute rocking yours and i LOVE that gilly hicks top. ♥
Love the outfit! And now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever seen a blog post of you in pants. You're always in skirts or dresses.
You look gorgeous in that outfit and those jeans look amazing on you! Great advice on jean shopping. It's my least favorite item to shop for. I have to try on 30 pair before finding the right one. I'll have to check these out.
@allison—these seem to be a hit for a lot of people as far as fit goes 🙂 give them a shot!
this outfit is adorable! i really love that top too!
Those are very cute! Do 7 jeans stretch out as you wear them or do they hold their shape?
Lauren- the first time i wore them was Friday and I did not notice stretching! Yay!
I hate buying jeans too. My go-tos seem to be Gap Always Skinny – I don't have them in black but I love the dark wash. Banana Republic has a grey skinny jean this fall that I'm curious about trying – just waiting for the baby to be born so I get the right size 🙂
I'm simple. I like Pac Sun's Bullhead jeans.
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