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subwolley · Kate Spade

Tips for Buying Designer Jeans

JackieO527 · Dooney & Bourke

I love my COH Ingrid Stretch...I didn't want to spend that much on jeans either so it took me a long time to fork out the dough. My first pair of designer jeans I bought at Saks Off Fifth..they were Juicy destroyed denim...I only paid $40 for them but I fell in love. I then invested in my COH jeans. I don't think I could ever go back to regular jeans. They can look dressy and classy but they also go with my sweatshirts. I love the way they fit and mine hold up great. My only suggestion is to try a whole bunch of styles on. Keep in mind that they do stretch out...You might want to go one size down. In the Ingrids I have the Pacific and Colorado Washes. HTH a little.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

can you describe your body type a little bit? tall or not so tall, short or long torso, waist to hip ratio, that type of thing?

from what you've described so far, i'd try the rock & republic scorpions in the kerosene wash.

as for the price, they do go on sale (i recently just saw a COH pair on shopbop that were only $40) so just be vigilant and you may get lucky.

hth and good luck!

subwolley · Kate Spade

esquiress wrote:

can you describe your body type a little bit? tall or not so tall, short or long torso, waist to hip ratio, that type of thing?
from what you've described so far, i'd try the rock & republic scorpions in the kerosene wash.
as for the price, they do go on sale (i recently just saw a COH pair on shopbop that were only $40) so just be vigilant and you may get lucky.
hth and good luck!

I'm 5'6, long limbed, pretty thin, but I do have hips and a butt. Jeans always fit my hips and butt, but not my waist. I also have a long torso. Thanks for the tips about sales...I'll keep my eyes peeled.

esquiress · Marc Jacobs

try sevens, hudsons and maybe joe's?

also, both neiman marcus's first and last call sales are awesome, they occur twice a year.

Prissy · Dooney & Bourke

I would suggest you check out COH stretch. They fit me very well and I'm a curvy girl. There are some styles you can get for a little more than $100 and if your really lucky you can find them on sale for under. Watch the shopbop site for sales and codes.

subwolley · Kate Spade

Thanks for the tips ladies!

halleybird · Hermes

also, since you're trying to keep prices low, revolveclothing has a code for 30% off if you're a first-time customer, so most $150ish jeans will be around $100. COH was my suggestion too -- maybe Ingrid?

edit: duh, here's the link to the code: http://www.revolveclothing.com/indexDC2.jsp?source=dcev1

-- Edited by halleybird at 14:04, 2006-02-12

Aurora · Marc Jacobs

I love my Seven Bootcuts in the New York Dark Wash. they fit me real well and I have hips. They run about $132 and I get them at Macy's who always have coupons so you might want to check into that. I also signed up for mypoints (pm me if you want more info) and I earn points towards $50 coupons at macy's and bloomingdales which can be used for jeans so you aren't spending that much

Lilykind · Hermes

I have to agree with Seven, COH, and Hudson. Rock and Republic would also be hearbreakingly awesome looking on you since you sound like you have long legs. True Religion Bobbys are also worth a shot, but they are fairly low-rise so I don't know how you'd feel about that.