If $50 is truly more than you can possibly afford, continue to shop like this is your minimum, but know that you’ll only be able to buy when it’s on sale. This might be more than you’re used to paying, but a good pair of jeans can last well over twice as long as a crappy pair (which will save you money). (Above $110, that is a ridiculous price.) I suggest you plan on spending no less than $50 per pair. Take a deep breath - the truth is that below about $110, the cost of jeans usually reflects the quality of the denim, stitching and fit. Whatever it is, identify cuts, washes and brands that you like/dislike and write them down. Maybe you love all your flares but hate all your skinny jeans. Maybe you wish every pair of jeans came up higher in the waist. The exception to this rule is a pair that fits in the waist, hips and butt, but are too short or too long. That means any pair you haven’t worn in six months. Is the waist too tight and low? Do you wish the bottoms were skinnier? Now, this part is hard, but THROW OUT THE JEANS YOU’RE NOT WEARING ANYMORE. For each pair of jeans, write down the brand, size and style, and your feelings about them. For example, I try on my super tight jeggings with a plaid button-down and black ankle boots, but I try on my nice wide-leg jeans with a work blouse and heels. Try on every pair of jeans you currently own with a top and shoes you would actually wear with it. To combat this, I’ve laid out a fool-proof plan for shopping for jeans without softly sobbing to yourself in the dressing room. Unfortunately, jean shopping makes everyone feel out of shape and poor.
How to Go Shopping for Jeans Without Softly Crying to Yourself by Lizz, Fashion Editor + How Ripped Your Jeans Are Allowed to be Before It’s Indecent, by Katrina + This Season’s Greatest Jeans Ever by Fashion Editor Lizz + Why I Love Bellbottoms, by Brandy Howard + Jeans for Girls Who Are Shaped Like Boys, by Riese + Jeans for Plus-Size Women, by Bevin aka Queer Fat Femme + How to Go Shopping for Jeans Without Softly Crying to Yourself, by Fashion Editor Lizz We’re attempting to address at least 50% of your needs in this piece, but the comments are wide open for you to share tips for your own gender presentation/sexual identity/income/lifestyle/taste-in-sandwiches. Now it’s fall and we’re working our way up to entire body-covering items of clothing! (See also: Top Ten Sweatpants) As you may or may not recall, we’ve already gone through what to do with your boobs in The Bra Issue, what you should do with your bottoms area in Boyshorts 101 and what swimsuits to buy in The Swimsuit Edition. SO! Welcome to the first-ever AUTOSTRADDLE JEANS ISSUE.
We promise not to tell you how to look “slim” for your boyfriend or challenge your decision to shop in the men’s section.
Luckily, The Queer Beauty Bar is here to guide you through the jeans buying experience with minimal pain, extra humor, and a lot of care.
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