Your Ultimate Denim Guide: 20+ Pairs of Jeans, Tried On & Reviewed!
Okay, let's be honest...jeans can be a major pain point. (Am I right?!) Finding that perfect pair that fits just right, flatters your figure, AND makes you feel amazing can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.
Like I always say, when it comes to finding the perfect jeans for you, you have to kiss a lot of frogs to find your prince. That's why I'm taking one for the team with this massive denim try-on! Yep, I've rounded up over 20 pairs of jeans – from straight to wide-leg, high-rise to mid-rise, and everything in between – to give you the ultimate denim showdown.
Here's the deal: I'll be trying on each pair, sharing my honest thoughts on the fit, style, and comfort. Plus, I'll give you all the deets on my stats (age, height, weight, usual jean size) so you can get a better idea of how these jeans might look on you. Think of it as your own personal denim fitting room, from the comfort of your couch!
Note: If you’re petite or looking for some short-friendly jeans, look for the * next to the name!
Get ready for some serious denim inspiration...let's dive in!
My stats:
Age - 54
Height - 5’4”
Weight - 130 lbs
Typical jean size - 26
Body shape - rectangle but with a menopause belly
Waist - High/short waisted
Watch the Try On:
The Wardrobe Consultant’s Massive Jeans Try On:
Veronica Beard Taylor High Rise
Brand: Veronica Beard
Jean: Taylor High Rise
Color: Neptune
Rise: High
Stretch: Rigid
Size: 27 (runs small)
Frame The Pixie Arrow*
Brand: FRAME
Jean: Pixie Arrow Bootcut
Color: Leela
Rise: Mid-High Rise
Stretch: Rigid
Size: 26 (true to size)
Pixie means 3 inches shorter than The Arrow
Frame Le Jane Crop with Pearls*
Brand: FRAME
Jean: Le Jane Crop
Color: Daylight Pearl
Rise: Mid-High Rise
Stretch: Medium
Size: 26 (true to size)
Pistola Gio High Rise Balloon
Brand: Pistola
Jean: Gio High Rise Balloon
Color: Freestyle
Rise: High
Stretch: Not much
Size: 26 (true to size)
Frame Le Sleek Straight*
Brand: FRAME
Jean: Le Sleek Straight
Color: Whimsy
Rise: High
Stretch: Super stretchy
Size: 26 (true to size)
While filming the try on, I also created lots of style tip videos to go along with the jeans! These style tips are available for my Instagram subscribers - learn more here!
COH Miro Relaxed Jean (size 26)*
Brand: Citizens of Humanity
Jean: Miro Relaxed
Color: Pacifica
Rise: High
Stretch: Rigid
Size: 26 (size down)
COH Miro Relaxed Jean (size 25)*
Brand: Citizens of Humanity
Jean: Miro Relaxed
Color: Pacifica
Rise: High
Stretch: Rigid
Size: 25
Rag & Bone Sofie Ultra Wide Leg
Brand: Rag & Bone
Jean: Sofie Ultra Wide Leg
Color: Beverly
Rise: High
Stretch: Featherweight
Size: 26 (true to size)
Citizens of Humanity Annina Jean
Brand: Citizens of Humanity
Jean: Annina Wide Leg
Color: Pinnacle
Rise: High
Stretch: Lightweight
Size: 26 (true to size)
Rag & Bone Wren High Rise
Brand: Rag & Bone
Jean: Flexi Wren Slim Jean
Color: Mack
Rise: High
Stretch: Flexi (stretchy)
Size: 26 (size down)
Rag & Bone Logan Wide Leg Jean
Brand: Rag & Bone
Jean: Logan Wide-Leg
Color: River
Rise: Mid
Stretch: Featherweight
Size: 26 (slouchy)
Pistola Eli High Rise Barrel Jean*
Brand: Pistola
Jean: Eli Barrel
Color: Augustus
Rise: High
Stretch:
Size: 26 (true to size)
Runs short
Madewell Superwide Leg Jean
Brand: Madewell
Jean: Superwide-Leg Jeans
Color: Concho Wash
Rise: High
Stretch: Not much
Size: 26 (true to size)
Frame Le Slim Palazzo
Brand: FRAME
Jean: Le Slim Palazzo
Color: Fife
Rise: Mid-high
Stretch: Super stretch
Size: 26 (true to size)
Frame Jetset Palazzo
Brand: FRAME
Jean: Jetset Flare
Color: Keller
Rise: High
Stretch: Super stretch
Size: 1 (true to size)
Nelle Atelier Kate Jean*
Brand: Nelle Atelier
Jean: The Kate Jean
Color: Indigo
Rise: High
Stretch: hint of stretch
Size: 26 (true to size)
This pair was designed specifically for petites!
Evereve Ever Vintage Barrel Leg*
Brand: Evereve
Jean: Ever Vintage Barrel Leg
Color: Blackwash
Rise: High
Stretch: Nice stretch
Size: 26 (true to size)
AG Mari
Brand: AG
Jean: Mari
Color: 8 Years Black Salt
Rise: Mid
Stretch: Nice stretch
Size: 26 (true to size)
Frame Le Sleek Straight Studded
Brand: FRAME
Jean: Le Sleek Straight
Color: Astronaut
Rise: High
Stretch: Super stretchy
Size: 28 (only option available, otherwise it would be true to size)
Good American Good Waist Palazzo
Brand: Good American
Jean: Good Waist Palazzo
Color: Black344
Rise: Mid-high
Stretch: Lots of stretch
Size: 2 (true to size)
Joe's Jeans Leather
Brand: Joe’s Jeans
Jean: The Margot
Color: Black
Rise: High
Stretch: Nice stretch
Size: 26 (true to size)