5 Mistakes You Make When You Buy Jeans

[@bevalexander5897]

Just found your channel, and it’s great timing! I’ve lost about 45 lbs recently, with another 15-20 to go. The problem is all my jeans are too big, and I need at least one pr. that fits until I’ve reached my goal. These tips are going to help. I’m probably older than most of your audience (65) and I remember the good ole days when Levi’s and then, Wranglers were the only real choices. With Levi’s, all you had to do was get a pair a couple sizes too big, run a tub of hot water, put the jeans on and sit in the tub for about 30 minutes. Then, get out and wear the jeans until they’re dry. Yes, it was a hassle. But, you put those jeans on after that, and they fit like they were made for you. They lasted a long time too. I had a pair when I was 16 that I could still wear when I was 35.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

That's awesome! I can totally see that working with 100% cotton because of the way that fabric ebbs/flows. Love hearing the story.

[@suek7086]

I just checked the tag on my NYDJ jeans and they are 9percent cotton, some poly and some spandex. I love the way they fit this aging body and they stay great on me. I am so thankful I found the brand. They fit my thick waist but stay great for my skinny butt and thighs.

[@janethughes9541]

I hope you meant 90% 9 % wouldn’t be jeans I don’t think.

[@marissashantez6051]

I think you mean 90%. Even leggings aren't 91% poly and spandex.

[@dawnfrye4343]

I’m loving some of the Walmart Free Assembly & Sophia Vergara jeans.

[@denisekrueger7635]

Great information. Yes jeans are so hard to get the right fit. Just wanted to share a pair of jeans that I found recently that fit great for a pear shaped body. The high rise itty bitty bootcut by democracy in a dark wash. As a pear shape with wider hips the high rise is great for not highlighting the hips so much.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Those are a great brand. Also look for Wit & Wisdom. It's the sister brand for Democracy.

[@denisekrueger7635]

@@AdoreYourWardrobe Thanks for the tip. 😊

[@ecik4157]

You were so right saying that buying jeans is as hard as buying a swimsuit. For me is the hardest thing to buy. I’m pear shaped on petite side person with very short legs… so all these tips about straight jeans or long loose legs are making me look like a a square and extremely short person. I found the type that suits me just ok (no jeans is going to compliment me ever), so I have 3 pairs so I can wear it while I’m traveling only. I’m a skirts and dresses person. Thank you for your very informative video!

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

You are so welcome! I'm also a dresses person. Despise shorts. That's the great thing about understanding fashion. You become empowered to pick what looks best on you.

[@michelebrotman5345]

Just bought a pair if Madewell straight 99s jeans. Haven't worn out yet . Going to try the 6 hour rule today before removing the tag. Fit awesome in store. Been hunting for a straight pair I actually liked for a while. Wish me well!

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

GOOD LUCK!

[@michelebrotman5345]

Where's my update that I posted today about my experience?

[@pangelingua8547]

I’m short waisted! I hate when the jeans feel great when you’re standing, but they dig into your rib cage/belly when you sit.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

It sounds like you need a different and lower rise.

[@julien4741]

I'm short waisted too. High rise jeans are like rib cage jeans on me. Midrise is a little too low. The search continues.

[@helenm3133]

I’m short-waisted too (ugh) and mid-rise works and looks the best, with a little front tuck.

[@helenm3133]

@@julien4741 high-waisted sista here. Have you tried Joe’s jeans yet? Their midrise seems to fit nice.

[@witchywomen6650]

Yesss! It's why I can not n will not buy high rise jeans! It's awful!

[@thelmafullmer6867]

Love, love, and love my Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love 90s high rise straight jeans. 99% Cotton & 1% Elastane. The fit is perfect and last through several wears. Worth $.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Thanks for sharing! I'll check those out.

[@1901italianviolin]

It’s crazy that this video randomly popped up in my feed because for the last solid month I have been on a deep dive of finding jean’s that FIT my body. Not just fit, but reeeally “FIT”. I know you know what I mean! There is such a huge difference in jeans! Actually, it’s not ironic at all, since the algorithm probably knows what I’m interested in by now. 😂 I don’t know why I am just learning now, at age 40, that I need “curvy” jeans. This has made all the difference for me. I used to buy size 28 or 29 so that jeans would fit my hips, but then I always had big waist gaps and would have to hike up my jeans all day long. I finally discovered what I really needed all this time was curvy jeans in a smaller size and my problem has pretty much been fixed! Fabric content like you said, also plays a huge part in whether or not I end up still loving them by the end of the day. Anyway, I feel like my denim eyes have finally been opened and I don’t have to settle anymore! Thanks for this great video. 👏🏻

[@yensid4294]

I always look for 98% cotton in a stretch jean & a thicker fabric. Regardless of what the brand says about the rise, I know that I need a 9" to 10" rise. I also know my inseam. Anything longer than 31" in a bootcut/flare is a no since I do not want to have to pay for hemming or cut off 3 inches & ruin the line of the flare.

[@Kittykat79NY]

So great! Excellent education for us ladies! And I worked in a clothing store and I can't tell you how many times I've seen people straight from the gym or commando trying on clothes.. now that's gross!!

[@scribette1]

I have taken your course, and I haven’t wasted a cent on jeans since then. What a great video!

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

This makes me SO HAPPY. Life is too short for bad jeans.

[@hollyj2925]

Great information! I subscribed! I’ve never been comfortable in jeans 👖 I will definitely be reading the tags now! Thank you so much!😊 ❤😊

[@molliemccollough6453]

Thank you so much for this video. And I love your delivery . . . . . not like a teenager with “like” in every sentence! So excited about high-waisted jeans that are trending now, too.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Glad it was helpful! I'm several decades away from a teenager. LOL.

[@cafefay]

Great video, I love finding someone else who uses the word 'fluff/fluffy❤

[@dawnfrye4343]

Great information! So glad I came across your channel 😊

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pjmccarthy179]

Thank you so much I learned alot!

[@Debcatawba]

The 6 Hour rule is genius. Thank you. I’ve subscribed.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Thanks for the sub!

[@tplayspiano]

This explains a lot-thank you.

[@elizabethmcgrath1923]

I have given up. I do better with men’s midrise pants, jeans, and shorts. Better pockets are a bonus. Women’s mostly are too narrow in the leg - calf and quads- or they are wide legs which I don’t want either. Just normal timeless straight with some ease throughout the leg and hip and not gapping at the waist - whatever rise it is. So frustrating since skinny jeans became a thing.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

I'd encourage you to try again. We have had women of all shapes and sizes go through our program and we've NEVER failed at finding them amazing jeans.

[@christinesnowden4562]

Omg, love your videos, so glad I found them! Thanks for the great info and love your sense of humour🤣🙏

[@canukmrsben]

Super guidelines and very informative but am surprised that re sizing you didn't mention ; since jeans are industrial made the same size 'n style in a brand can also vary as fabric is 'stacked and cut for many pairs' with no change in seam allowance stitching lines resulting in either a smaller or larger fit. In other words; one might consider trying on two pairs of size eight for comparison.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Great point! I think it will depend on the manufacturer. Some brands like Old Navy has sizing that is super inconsistent, where other brands like Paige are more consistent. Inside of my course we teach the value of the tape measure. That way you KNOW before you take anything into the fitting room whether it will work or not.

[@imanverstrate323]

This is my first time visiting your videos and just subscribed ❤

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

YAY! Welcome and thanks for subscribing.

[@natwithacat]

same!

[@lindachubbs1790]

THANK YOU!!!❤ You are wonderful!

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

You are so welcome!

[@josephinerimmer6888]

I bought a pair of jeans that fit me so well, I was ecstatic! I wore them to a concert and had to run for a train straight after. Disaster! Those jeans slid further and further down my hips with me hoicking them up periodically, and me trying to run. Hell knows what I looked like. Just made my train but always wore a belt after that.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Sounds like they might be a great candidate for tailoring in the waist.

[@danamatsukawa4762]

I am thick in the middle with a flat butt and narrow hips. Men's pants are a better fit in general.

[@Jennie8684]

I prefer my jeans high waisted, slim in the hips, and 99% cotton. Favourite brands are COS and Everlane

[@HeleneMalmström]

First time visitor. Will be back! :) Greetings from Malmö, Sweden.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

WELCOME! So glad you are here.

[@marissashantez6051]

I like 99% cotton. But I wear Levis. I think all of their jeans from 100% cotton to the soft version, they always work and fir great.

[@helenm3133]

Nice video, thanks. I was hoping to hear a few recommendations for companies that make either 100% cotton or a recommended mix.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

So, there isn't a recommended mix because it will depend on your body. For me, I love a 98% cotton, 2% stretchy stuff mix. But others love a 90% cotton, 3% stretchy stuff, and 7% polyester blend. I don't think there is a right or wrong fabric mix. But understanding how those fabrics WORK (so for example when you buy 3% or over stretchy stuff) is the important part. Having the knowledge that stretchy stuff will stretch out more as the day goes on and can break down in the dryer means you'll make the best decisions not only at the register, but at home too.

[@nattamused9074]

I just want to say that your hair is so cute. I REALLY need a new haircut and style. As far as the jeans go, I have to share that today, right this minute, I am wearing a new pair of jeans I just got for $5 at my thrift store and they. are. awesome! They’re LEE brand, Modern Series, Total Freedom, Straight Leg, sz. 10 Medium, They’re brand new, and a dark wash, they sit at the waist right across the belly button, they have elastic inside the waistband (not visible from the outside). They do have some stretch. But it looks like the reinforced elastic waistband was designed to keep them from slipping and sliding down all day like so many stretchy jeans do. I’m loving them!

[@nattamused9074]

Checking in here at the end of the day to report zero sagging! Yay!

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

YEAH! That's awesome.

[@dianecarr4957]

I’m new here and i love jeans! I probably have 50 pairs 😂i am an advocate for proper washing and you nailed it, i wear them once before pulling the tag, i call this the test drive 😅 Never figured it to be gross, just smart! Great info!

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Thanks for the comment! I LOVE jeans (and probably have 25 pairs). The 6-Hour Test makes a HUGE difference in having jeans you love versus ones you just tolerate.

[@deniselampron9023]

Great information. Thank you.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@dublinjazz1]

If I knew I'd bought a pair of jeans that someone had worn for 6 hours I'd be totally grossed out. That's pretty disgusting. even if they've been tried on by multiple people, it's going to be for a matter of seconds. Someone wearing them for hours, going to the bathroom, maybe not washing their hands properly, or having the legs of the jeans hitting a dirty bathroom floor.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

I get it. It feels gross to think about it. But the amount of wear that happens at a department store before you buy your jeans is about the same. It's kind of like thinking about where your meat comes from ... sometimes we just want to believe it is always in plastic at the counter.

[@rosej9686]

That's why I usually wash new clothes before I wear them.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

@@rosej9686 - YES! 100%. ALWAYS wash before wear.

[@lauralucier6270]

I love the info re jeans but know about meat and no, it doesn't come from plastic cartons ready to cook. Not needed in one's diet​@@AdoreYourWardrobe

[@dublinjazz1]

@@rosej9686 well doesn’t that negate the six hour test?

[@angellestone9160]

Curvy with a short waist here. Sooo high waisted jeans are off the table. The best for me is barrel shaped jeans which seem counter intuitive. I also like wide leg coming right off the hip. So hard for me to find. I’m in the process of making a pair by picking two jeans together. Every one is made so different it’s like I need a pair from the sisterhood of the traveling pants. Hahahahaha

[@cathysamborn4709]

Shape wear is slippery when next to jeans on the waist so as the day progresses, the jeans start sliding down and bunching up.

[@mulliganstew72]

Agree. It makes me feel and look larger.

[@francescadixon2584]

Wow you are so right.

[@janetucker5116]

Great information! This was a good refresher on jeans!

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

YEAH! I'm so glad. Knowledge is power.

[@michelehamby9821]

What do think of this fabric 70 cotton 2 elastomultiester(T400) 8 linen 1 elastane 19 lyocell thank you just found your videos, enjoying them. Thank you for the information.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

I had to look up a couple of those fabrics. LOL. So, elastomultiester and elastane are both stretchy-stuff. So you have 3% stretchy stuff which can impact wear over the day. Especially with a fabric like linen which has more give than cotton.

[@katrinacool]

I guess I'm in the minority as I have a small waist curvy figure and most jeans seem a mile wide in the waist and have too much fabric in the front zipper area. I wish I could find mid rise 100 percent cotton jeans again or even just 1 percent Lycra but it is near impossible. Very frustrating. Glad I'm not alone- great video! 😊☺️

[@Mxtraveler]

Shop Old Navy. They have what you are stating.

[@katrinacool]

@@Mxtraveler Good to know.

[@Debcatawba]

Q: Do you have any brand name recommendations for 100% cotton denim jeans? Levi’s used to be my go-to faves in the 1970’s and 1980’s. Length is an issue for me as I usually wear a womens size 4 and a 35” inseam. It’s super frustrating to be a Small Tall and seek 100% cotton denim. The struggle is real. Thank you for this video.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Levi's has made a "comeback" in the last few years, so I'd look at them again. Paige (while not 100% cotton) has long inseams. - up to 36".

[@Debcatawba]

@@AdoreYourWardrobe Hi. Thanks for sharing the recommendation. I’ll check out Levi’s again. It’s been a while since bought them. Back in the 1970’s JCPenney had the best selection for me but now JCPenney is getting harder and harder ti find a brick and mortar store where I can go into a dressing room to try on several pair. Now today the internet has made availability and size selection much better, but there’s no way to try them on before purchasing. Your 6 hour rule is the perfect solution. Thanks again.

[@mulliganstew72]

Ralph Lauren

[@Debcatawba]

@@mulliganstew72 Thank you. I’ll check out Ralph Lauren. Now that you mention it I did have some Ralph Lauren clothing items way back in the early 1980s. Thank you for reminding me to check out this designer once again.

[@PaulaLuffman-l6k]

My main problem is I have long hips . I’m short waisted but unlike those who get long legs with a short torso, my hips are so long my torso appears longer and my legs shorter. I absolutely cannot wear boot cut jeans or really any flare. They just make my legs look stumpy. But I also cannot wear skinnies because they emphasize my long wide hips. Boyfriend are the most comfortable but sometimes look too casual.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Have you tried a straight or a wide-leg straight? They will be straight from either the knee or the thigh and can help elongate the bottom half of your body because you wouldn't see the contrast your are discussing between your hip to knee vs knee to ankle.

[@susanyakus7364]

Thank you so much for this. The problem for me is that high waisted jeans don't work when you have a long torso. If you can get them up, you get the camel toe. The best jean I have found is a mid rise Kut From The Kloth. Everyone is different of course. I like the explanation of baggy jeans. I never could figure that out. Another jean I love, if you are a western person is Cowgirl Tuff. They are more like the old Levi's. Heavier fabric. When they fit, they fit!

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

It sounds like you are short-waisted, which is different than a long torso. (You might have both, but they are different.) Kut from the Kloth is popular brand with our students, but there are others they love as well.

[@JustineMahon]

Great info as always Kel, thanks 😁

[@kimberlyearp1009]

Yes that’s why I quit wearing jeans. I really want to be able to wear them again.

[@gamacaluso]

Great idea! I just purchased 2 pairs and I was wondering how they’re going to hold up. Yeah tags are still on. 👏🏻

[@oskihaddad6406]

Great video

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@deborahedelman2659]

Wow!!

[@p477i]

Hi Kelly, screams not needed, some of us wear headphones! 😅

[@kathytrainor5785]

Thank you

[@machwheels8642]

Awesome info

[@hennahannnah]

If the fit feels too tight in the hips and thighs and shapewear seems like too much, a pair of pantyhose with the legs cut off below the knee can provide slip to allow the fabric to glide over skin better. Sounds wacky, I know. We used do do this on guys when shooting slacks for advertising. If their thighs were a bit muscular and the pants looked too tight, the pantyhose usually did the trick.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

This is an awesome tip that I've never heard of ... thanks for sharing it.

[@helenm3133]

I sometimes wear “thin-stincts” under slacks or long skirts. It’s like wearing nothing at all. I love them. Believe it or not they are made by spanx.

[@claudiatrainumrealtor6229]

Yes!

[@crthawaii]

FIBER content of the FABRIC!

[@elizabethparkhurst2824]

I buy at least two if I love them

[@DebraWheeler-r5i]

Do you recommend any quality cotton jeans to consider?

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

It's almost impossible to find 100% cotton anymore. Almost every pair is going to have some amount of man-made material or stretchy stuff.

[@juliannerogers5283]

​@AdoreYourWardrobe wearing a pair of 100% cotton jeans right now, Levi's

[@riverrock335]

Would be better to offer solutions and provide links to options. I already know what doesn’t fit.

[@betteodell547]

Will that ring be in your boutique?

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Unfortunately not. It was a one-of-a-kind piece.

[@betteodell547]

Gotcha, it is beautiful!!​@@AdoreYourWardrobe

[@lilybean1000]

How funny that you think everyone has access to a tailor. I don’t know if anyone who does alterations anywhere near me. In the past, yes. But not now.

[@AdoreYourWardrobe]

Department stores also have tailors on hand and can ship you the garment after the alterations are made.

[@lilybean1000]

@@AdoreYourWardrobe not everyone lives in a population center that has dept stores either. Unless you consider Walmart a dept store.

[@rosered3919]

In shopping malls in Australia a small alterations shop is often in the mix. See if your malls have them. You live remote? Google your closest choices.

[@mulliganstew72]

In USA dry cleaners usually offer tailoring.

[@KathyWhitehouse_RealEstate]

🥕😁

[@janethughes9541]

The pronunciation of elastane is pronounced e.l.a.s…..tane you are pronouncing it e.l.a.s…..ttane thought you would know the word as your the expert right.