Over the next few months I ended up selling, donating and giving away all of the pairs of jeans that didn't completely flatter me, and I was left with four pairs that I loved.
Women with a significant measurement difference between their waist and hips take note -- the pairs that I list are ones that I've searched long and hard for - jeans that didn't squish thighs, or gap at the waist.
1. Julian Red Lady Hoboken - Shy Rinse - $225
These are the only pair of jeans I've ever bought at full price, after trying them on and falling in love. The fit is amazing, and I'll probably never stop raving about them. The denim has just enough rigidity to give structure to your legs and thighs, and enough stretch to be comfortable while doing so. The rise an inch or two below my natural waist, and the waist band stay put and doesn't stretch out, even after continuous wear. I got mine in a dark wash, and after a two years(!) they're still dark, with some fades that you can see in the photo.
2. Attachment - Striped Jeans - $100
These jeans are made for men, but with the small high waist and the generous hip measurement, they're surprisingly well suited for the female form. The stripe gives them 'dress pant' feel, which makes them an easy transition piece between causal and formal. The pockets resemble ones from a pair of trousers, without losing anything in the streamlined fit. The rise is fairly high, and when worn with a shorter shirt, it gives a fantastic hourglass shape.
3. Acne Hex - Earth - $80
The colour of these jeans is what drew me to them at first - black overdyed with a rich deep brown. There is a lot of stretch in the hip and bum area, but it has a very sturdy waist band with a medium rise. I've owned them for about a year and a half, and both of the knees have ripped, but it sort of adds to their dark appeal.
4. Club Monaco Cigarette Leg - White - $30

Ever since I saw the band Islands perform in their all-white outfits, I had an insane craving for white jeans. After trying on dozens of pairs, most of which were too see through, or magnified my thighs, I ran across these on sale. While they get the least amount of wear out of all the jeans in my closet, it's more to do the spill-frenzy that always over takes me when I wear them, threatening to one day stain them some terribly colour.
I'm now on the hunt for a pair of wide leg jeans to complete my collection. I'm leaning towards J Brand Kat in Indigo, but am still looking around.






















