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Plus, they come in various lengths for different heights and boast smoothing pockets.
We also are impressed with the value ofHollister’s Low-Rise Bootcut Jean.
They kept us polished and comfortable on an international trip and we actually became fans of the low-rise.
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Theres also arguably no single piece of clothing thats harder to shop for than agood pair of jeans.
But there is [something] out there for everyone; it just requires some patience.
To make your search a little easier, wetested44 different pairs of jeans over four weeks.
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Here are the best jeans that impressed usand everyone that saw us wearing them.
They are the right length but a little looser in the legs than she expected.
As someone with a fairly short torso, the jeans go right up to her belly button.
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Tester twois 51 and identifies with a curvy body shape and tested a size 18W in these jeans.
Yet they are comfortable enough to wear all day at the office without any digging in the waistband.
Tester twois 54 and identifies as curvy and tested a size 2X.
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The jeans are a little too short but still wearable.
You cant go wrong with a straight-leg jean, which offers timeless appeal and unlimited style options.
Known for its basics, Calvin Klein aces the capsule wardrobe staple with a high-quality, mid-priced option.
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No pinching or digging either!
She tested a size 27 and found the length a little too short for her liking.
Tester twois 55 and describes her body jot down as hourglass.
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She tested the 27.5-inch inseam and said the length was perfect.
Rightfully dubbed sailor jeans this pair gives you that nautical wide leg andhigh-rise.
Yet what really impresses us is how comfortable and stretchy these jeans are without sacrificing style.
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She usually struggles with jeans gaping at the waist but doesnt have that problem with these.
Tester twois 52 and identifies as curvy and ordered a size 29.
She was shocked that these jeans werent too long.
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We also love how much softer and lightweight the material feels compared to typical denim.
She says this is the first pair of baggy jeans that look good on her shorter silhouette.
Tester twois 51 and describes her body pop in as petite, and curvy.
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If youve been looking for a good pair to get on theslouchy jeantrend, look no further.
I love the oversized, exaggerated silhouette.
The shape is everything!
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says Sarah, one of our testers.
We do recommend sizing down for the best fit.
She ordered a size 4 and loves the way the pair fits.
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Tester twois 5 and describes her body throw in as curvy.
She ordered a 15S and said they are slightly large due to the stretchiness.
These jeans have agood amount of stretchthey almost feel like a jegging but are more substantial.
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We took this pair to India, and they were theultimate travel pants for long plane and car rides.
And they survived a rougher wash in a foreign country, a big feat for a $50 pair.
She ordered a size 30 and likes the way they fit but feels they are too short.
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Calling all flare jean fansthese are your best bet.
I love the way they look on me.
I feel like they elongate the right parts of my legs, said our tester Annalee.
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I have never had such soft jeans that weren’t jeggings.
She ordered a size 25 and recommends sizing down.Tester twois 55 and describes her body pop in as curvy.
She recommends sizing up.
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Despite wearing them non-stop, we haven’t seen any wear in terms of fraying or ripping.
Our other tester also loves the design.
I like the way they fit methey feel tailored but also laid-back and cool, says Kate.
The jeans were two inches too long on her, so she cuffed them.
Tester twois 58 and describes herself as curvy, hourglass.
She ordered a 29 for the test.
The length is perfect with sneakers but a smidge too short with heels.
What if we told you that you could get the comfort of sweatpants indesigner jeans?
Well, thats the case with our favoritestretch jeans.
These are not only my comfiest jeans,but also my comfiest pant overall, says our tester Karla.
No buttons or tags digging into the skin, and the waist did not pinch at all.
I kept telling everyone that the jeans were so comfortable, it was equivalent to wearing soft sweatpants.
While high-stretch jeans might be less durable or more prone to sagging, that isnt the case with these.
The jeans held up well throughout wearing them.
There was no fading,shrinking, or any changes when they were washed and dried.
There is also no transfer of the color to other clothes or skin.
They arevery durableand still look as new as the day I got them.
Tester twois 54 and describes her body jot down as athletic.
The jeans were a tad too long but one cuff made them perfect.
Yet that doesnt mean they arent comfortable.
These jeans were extremely comfortable.
The straight leg and wedgie fit also works for a variety of body types.
She ordered the 8 tall size and they are a little too long when wearing flats.
Tester twois 53 and describes her body jot down as curvy.
Despite ordering 14 petite, the jeans are still too long.
The fit is really good and contoured to my body well, says our tester Rachel.
The material is stretchy yet feels high quality and looks great after wearing and washing.
She ordered a size 0, and they fit just right.
Tester twois 58 and describes her shape as pear/hourglass.
We love a goodboyfriend jean outfitfor a casual look or to offset more elevated pieces.
These jeans check off all our boxes.
They fit greateven on our tall tester, the length is perfect.
Im actually really impressed and surprised with how well they fit.
There isn’t anything about the thighs that is too loose or the waist that is too tight.
In fact, one of our testers describes these jeans as a more sturdy pair of leggings.
These jeans are SUPER comfortable.
They’re so soft!!'
says our tester Dera.
We honestly thought these were more expensive based on the look, quality, and feel.
Here are a few tried-and-true Byrdie favorites to compliment your new favorite pair of jeans.
Well admit shopping for jeans online is no easy feat, as sizing varies greatly by brand.
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