I was about to buy a new pair of Gap Long and Lean jeans to replace a pair that wore out, when I saw this post warning women off Gap jeans. The blogger, who I think does fashion consulting for a living, tried on every single Gap fit and style, and posted pictures comparing them to her recommended brands. I'm convinced! (Especially since I remember how much I loved my Lucky jeans, which were my only pair of high-end jeans ever, but which now have a big hole in the knee and give me major muffin top.) But now I need to go try on a million pairs until I find a brand and style that fits my post-baby-#2 body... my most hated shopping task. Prepare to see some phone pictures of my butt. (Wearing jeans.)
That Gap jeans post was fascinating! I admit I had never thought too much about how back pockets affect the appearance of one's butt, but it's really amazing what a difference their size/shape/placement makes. (Immediately after reading the post, I went and tried on all my jeans to make sure none had "mom jeans" back pockets -- luckily, they all seem to be okay.)
ReplyDeleteNot sure if these will also work for you (I think your waist:hip ratio is probably smaller than mine), but I really like Paige jeans. They're stretchy and comfy and more butt-minimizing than any other jeans I've tried. They're normally super-expensive but you can get them at Nordstrom Rack for about $70 a pair. If you're interested, I'd recommend checking out the Laurel Canyon and Hidden Hills cuts.