Question:
Where can I find jeans that fit
Just wondering if anyone else is having the same problems, but I cannot find a pair of jeans for the life of me now that I have lost weight. I was wearing the Lane Bryant "Blue" style and they fit great, but I no longer fit into their clothes, and cannot find reasonably priced jeans. I am 6" so I definitely need some that come in long styles. I have a good amount of skin left on my thighs which makes them unable to fit into traditional style jeans. I also cannot do the low rise as they create an incredible muffin top. I have tried old navy, gap, new york and co, kohls, target. Any other suggestions? — Clean83 (posted on December 9, 2008)
December 9, 2008
Try some thrift/good will shops. I found one near me that had about 50
pairs of jeans, bought 5 that were my size, 6 and some 8. The ones I bought
were in excellent condition and were Bill Blass, Calvin Klein and Tommy
Hilfigger. I love them. Some shops are better than others, but I got all
5 for $25 along with a batch of sweaters, maybe 8 for $27. Lyn
— SkinnyLynni2B
December 9, 2008
I have a lot of loose skin on my thighs also. I recently had a
pannelectomy done so it made it harder to find a pair of jeans that fit my
thighs and my now flat stomach. Stetson makes a pair of trouser jeans that
fit like a dream! The legs are wider but the waist fits. I am 5'9"
tall and the regular length fits me fine. I'm sure the tall would fit you.
Several stores sell them. I get mine at my local western store. Also, I
have several pair of wide leg jeans that fit my waist but also fit my huge
thighs. They look really nice too. I got mine online from JC Pennys.
— Karen P.
December 9, 2008
Have to agree with Lyn...as often as you'll be changing sizes the Thrift
Shops make a lot of sense...can't beat the prices !!
— debz_58
December 9, 2008
Try Maurices or JC Penney's. I bought a lot of my jeans at Penney's while
I was losing weight. Always go for the stretch jean.
— Carlyn M.
December 9, 2008
Hello Colleen,
Great problem to have and CONGRATS on the weigh loss. Have you tried
Ashley Stewart? I purchase my jeans from there -- yeah a bit expensive
--but hey you deserve it -- splug a bit.
— the7thdean
December 9, 2008
Welcome to the big thigh club! My pants, jeans are never loose fitting on
me...I fill out every pair of pants I ever put on, if I can get them on!
First, make sure the denim has stretch fabric...Then look for cuts that
look/are loose fit...I love the Levis 550 Boot Cut...They run just a little
fuller in the legs (STRETCHY TOO) and fit the curved woman, nicely!
(Kohls) I also just bought my first pair of trouser jeans...Also from
Kohl's...They are actually loose in the thighs and all the way down! (I had
to hem mine so I know they come long) I get lots of compliments when I wear
them! Anothertrouser pair is Lee Jeans (they are super dark almost black)
And another is the Levis "Super Slimming"...For the muffin top,
wear a binder to help hold stuff in and leave a nice smooth
appearance...Also "Stamp 10" Jeans also have a little extra room
in the legs...You can get all at Kohl's.
You still have some losing time left too....Things "adjust" quite
a bit after the first year or even two...My body totally changed/shifted/
tightened...I could not wear low rise or mid rise when I was wearing a size
6-8...Since my body shifted and I gained back 8 lbs at year two...I am now
generally a 8-10 and can wear the mid rise...But I bend over and show
crack! My daughter informs me that "crack is whack"...so I guess
that's a good thing...but the granny panties had to go too or you end up
having all this fabric from your panties hanging outta your seat! Fun fun
fun! I know...keep looking sweetie! You'll find the right jeans...It's a
challenge...but you begin to "eyeball" which ones might fit just
by looking at the cut and after a while and you can pick out jeans almost
flawlessly without having to try on a gazillion pairs...It's quite a work
out trying on jeans, isn't it? Sheesh!
— .Anita R.
December 9, 2008
Good Job on the weight loss!! My suggestion is to fit the largest part of
you and the length and you can get the rest altered. If you find the right
person to do alterations that can be inexpensive. I take my pants to a
lady, and she charges between $7.00 and $15.00 depending on what I need
done. I hope this suggestion helps. Congrats again on the weight loss!!
— minyana3
December 9, 2008
Wal-Mart carries Rider jeans w/ stretch fabic they come in tall which gives
you the correct space where needed.
— ldillabough
December 9, 2008
American Eagle Outfitters and of all things Victoria Secret both have
styles and lengths you are looking for. I am 5'8" and have issues with
length. Vera Wang (for Kohls) works well for me. Also Angels jeans (Ross)
and Levis (Mervyns or anywhere they sell a lot of styles) works well, too.
Good luck.
— jammerz
December 9, 2008
I am getting ready to have the lapband tomorrow, but my friend had the RNY
2 years ago and she says that Lane Bryant has the best jeans and the lose
weight with you. She said they are a little more expensive but they are
worth every penny. Congrats on your weight loss....
— Nicole Wilson
December 9, 2008
Are you near an Eddie Bauer? They have jeans in several fits. They sell
in short, regular and tall fits. I wear their shaped (for curvy), short.
They have them with and without stretch. I have been wearing them since I
was a size 10. I am now a 6 and they fit so well I can just walk in pick
them up and walk out. I never have to try them on because they are so
consistant with size.
— itsjust4me
December 9, 2008
You might try www.blairfashions.com. They have a good selection that
generally fits especially after a large weight loss.
Also thrift and consignment shops are good places to look.
There is a website for transgenders-no offense intended to
anyone-www.alaska.net/kathyrn/favorite which offers clothing which would
fit probably.
vinnigirl
— vinnigirl
December 9, 2008
If you do a Google search and put in the words Newport News or Metrostyle
they are online catalogs and also they mail out catalogs.... They have
jeans in tall lengths and their jeans come in many colors and different
"fits" like classic fit, skinny fit, boyfriend jeans, relaxed
fit, and each fit type has description of how it fits the body....
— Gina S.
December 9, 2008
I agree w/ the re Walmart...they have the Lee Riders and Women's sizes that
stretch. Also Good Will is another place to go where clothes are
affordable...
— elimeno
December 9, 2008
Anita....crack is whack is not a good thing! Whack means crazy, or not
cool, so it's a good thing you got the right kind of pants, as not to show
your crack! LOL
Try Chirstopher and Banks, not CJ Banks. They have nice jeans, and mid
range priced clothing that come in smaller sizes than their sister store
for big girls, CJ Banks. Otherwise, I agree with other posters about
WalMart's pants, especially if you have more weight to lose. Happy
shopping!
— [Deactivated Member]
December 9, 2008
I have had really good luck at Kohls also. They have Sonoma and Apt.9
brand jeans with a wide leg. It gives more room in the thigh area and are
very flattering. I am only 5'5 and also have to hem them at least 3" -
4". I usually end up paying around $20 a pair, as they always have
coupons and clearance. They all have the stretch denim which helps. Since
I discovered these jeans I have bought wayyyyy too many pairs than I really
need. Good luck! Toni
— ToniLee
December 9, 2008
Thanks all - a lot of good suggestions to try!
— Clean83
December 9, 2008
JCPenny catalog/ outlets have ultra tall with relaxed thigh area.
— mistibing
December 9, 2008
You did not say what size you are wearing, but Avenue carries talls in
Jeans and slacks too. Also JCPENNY catalogue if not in the stores carries
even an ULTA tall. Hope this helps.
Monica
— MonHay
December 10, 2008
congrats first of all! I wear Lee jeans with no gap waist band. They are
extremely comfortable and you can get them at Kmart for about 20 bucks!
— Supermom2008
December 10, 2008
If you can't find what you need at a thrift shop check out JCPenneys. I
bought some jeans there - two different brands, one was Arizona and the
other started with a V... Anyway they were LONG -- longer than I needed but
probably really good for someone as tall as you -- and stretchy and so
comfortable. Not baggy - just nice. Good luck!!
— Fluffee
December 12, 2008
congrats on the weight loss, way to go. Walmart has the Lee Riders, they
are great. Before I gained some of my weight back, they were comfortable
and they do come in tall.
— donnapusser
December 17, 2008
If Lane Bryant pants worked well for you then you need to check out Fashion
Bug. They are a sister corp for Lane Bryant but carry both larger and
smaller size clothing. I know they have the "Right Fit" pants
like Lane Bryant.
Good Luck
— Marcie H.
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