Fall 2020 Denim Guide

Fashion
Written By Caralyn Mirand Koch

Let’s talk denim, ladies! It’s been awhile since we’ve exclusively chatted jeans and since I just cleaned out my closet, my absolute favorites are still fresh on my mind. This year has been rough on jeans, my stretchy pants have definitely been getting more action this year. But regardless, a well fitting pair of jeans is a MUST in everyone’s wardrobe. I’m a bit of a jean addict, I’ve got more pairs than I’m willing to admit but I like having a range of styles and colors to cycle through. I personally believe you can find excellent denim at all price points so here are my favorites:

Madewell

Sizing Range: 23-37 petite, tall, taller and regular lengths // I wear 31R (size down)
Favorite Styles: The Perfect Vintage Jean, 10" High-Rise Skinny Jeans in Hayes Wash, 9" Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans in Black Sea
OUTFIT DETAILS: CLICK HERE

J.CREW

Sizing Range: 23-37 petite, tall and regular lengths // I wear 31R (size down)
Favorite Styles: 9" demi-boot crop jean in charcoal, Slim boyfriend jean in Creek wash, Curvy toothpick jean in Dryden wash
OUTFIT DETAILS: CLICK HERE

Levi’s

Sizing Range: 24-46 petite, tall and regular // I wear 32R
Favorite Styles: 721 High Rise Skinny Jeans and Wedgie Skinny Jeans
OUTFIT DETAILS: SHIRT (XL)  | JEANS (32x30) | MULES (SIZE 11)

SpANX

Sizing Range: XS-3X petite, tall and regular (I wear L regular, sometimes XL regular)
Favorite Styles: Jean-Ish Leggings and Distressed Ankle Skinny Jeans (Use CARALYN10 for a discount)
OUTFIT DETAILS: BLANKET SCARF | SWEATER (XL but could’ve done L) | MULES | JEAN-ISH LEGGINGS (L - use CARALYN10 for a discount) | SIMILAR BLACK LEGGING FAVORITE | HOOPS

everlane

Sizing Range: 23-35 ankle and regular (I wear 32R)
Favorite Styles: The Curvy Cheeky Straight Jean, The Original Cheeky Jean
OUTFIT DETAILS: SWEATER | SNEAKERS | DENIM (32) | HOOP EARRINGS

honorable mentions:

(BRANDS I OWN AND LOVE AS WELL)

ABERCROMBIE | DL1961 | JEN7 JEANS | LOFT | OLD NAVY | TALBOTS | WALMART - SOFIA VERGARA | 7 FOR ALL MANKIND

tips for shopping jeans:

You’ll notice that my sizing ranges among brands. It’s not a bad thing! Different brands are cut and produced differently. Focus on finding a pair of jeans that you LOVE and feel amazing in, regardless of what it says on the tag. Many of the brands mentioned above conform to your body as you wear them, which I LOVE. Nothing like a perfect fitting pair.

When ordering a new pair, read the reviews and if you can swing it, order two sizes so you can compare and contrast. Keep in mind many will stretch as you wear but you don’t want to be uncomfortable.

Ever have the dreaded between the leg burnout? THE WORST. If I find a pair of jeans I love and wear 1-2x a week, I’ll buy two of the same and rotate. I also rarely wash my jeans unless they’re really dirty, they just break in better that way. Sometimes I’ll stick in the freezer to combat any odors.

If I had to choose ONE brand out of all of these, I’d have to say Madewell. They just fit my curves like no other, once you find your style / fit, it’s magical. They are worth every single penny. I do wear and love all other brands mentioned here but in full transparency, the Madewell are the ones I tend to grab for the most. P.S. Madewell is owned by J.Crew so their sizing and fit runs very similarly.

That’s all for now! I hope you enjoyed a recap of my favorite denim. Be sure to leave any questions below. As always, thanks for allowing me to be your go-to gal! xx CMK

Caralyn Mirand Koch
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