Trying on Denim at Anthropologie

I love wearing jeans. But the funny thing is, I only own 2 pairs I like (and wear), one pair of skinnies from True Religion and one pair of flares from People's Liberation (a great brand but no longer existing, I think).

My jeans are several years old and probably have the best cost-per-wear ratio in my closet. This is because as much as I like wearing jeans, I do not like shopping for them.  It is a painful process, usually requiring to try on about 20 pairs, before giving up and deciding that my old jeans will do just fine.

Last week I was in an Anthro store with a friend. I can never find anything I like at Anthro, everything there always seems to have at least one embellishment too many.  So while she was browsing ecstatically and trying on things like a mad woman (or like me at J.Crew)  I thought I would check out the home section. Then, I had this great idea that I can occupy myself with denim try-ons. And why not?

I took five pairs with me to the fitting room, all in size 28, which is my regular size in denim.

AG Simona    

Comfortable

The Simona jeans were very comfortable and casual. If I needed jeans for hanging out on the deck and barbecues they would be just fine, but I would not wear them on the date. That said, they would definitely benefit from some styling.

Look OK from front

hmmm, not so hot

Pilcro Petite Edit Slim

Gave me hips!

I quite liked these Pilcro jeans but I was a little shocked by the look of my hips. I never thought I could feel big in this area but I did. The back looked good.  They were comfortable and soft, and no muffin top.

Not bad

Now I just realized that maybe they are supposed to be for Petites? I am not sure. I am 5'6" and they did not feel petite, just ankle length. For those who are maybe more familiar with the brand, what do you think, is Petite just in the name or are they meant for Petites?

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 J Brand Kori High-Rise Crops

Horrible in calf area

I know many people rave about their J.Brand jeans I always wanted to try them on.  The denim felt great, form fitting but very comfortable and I liked the dark wash. They did not give me a muffin top but the raise was high, almost too high for me.  I was satisfied with rear view. However, I did not like the length on me, it was cutting off my legs in unflattering point.

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Like the back view

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J Brand Super Skinny Ankle

Super Skinny!

they feel like jeggins

Supers skinny they are, for sure. I thought they were too form fitting and jegging-like, maybe I should have tried a 29, but the fit was good in the hip and waist so I think bigger size may just sag. I think I would have like them more in darker wash.

Form fitting

Are you a fan of J.Brand? How do you think sizing up would work? Do tell!

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AG Polka Dot Ankle Stevie

This was another style I always wanted to try. Before entering the store I saw a girl wearing a navy Stevies with bigger polka dots and she looked super cute but I think I would feel too conspicuous in them, so I tried the more subtle version with less conspicuous polka dots.

these are comfortable

These were very comfortable and I liked the color for the summer.

Like the subtle polka dots

Everything looked good until I glanced at the back view. My butt was OK but they were bunching up horribly in the thighs, and it looked ridiculous.

Do you own Stevies? Do you think they would look better if I sized up? 

But they bunch up in the back of my tights

Eventually, I did not get anything and decided to stick with the jeans I already own. But I thought all the brands were interesting and they seemed to work well with my figure.

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That's all folks!

Do you like wearing jeans?

What are you favorite brands?
Have you tried any of the jeans in this post?

Please share, it would be no fun without you!!!