Premium denim vs. less expensive jeans...which do you buy? (darker, washing)

[TKramar]

cheapest thing I can find. Probably averages $10-$15 at the outlet store.

[td333]

Originally Posted by ChessieMom

I find no difference in the jeans, based on pricing. Handbags, however, are a completely different story. They are something that I detest buying, as I am incredibly picky and hard to suit. Seriously - I have carried the same bag for YEARS because of not being able to find one I liked. While I was in Paris, I stopped in a small jewelry shop, and saw some gorgeous leather bags on the wall. They were exactly what I wanted. I've never seen anything here like them...not even close.

THAT was what they did for me.

Yeah, I'm not gay or some fashion freak .. or a woman for that matter - But, I can (sometimes) see a difference in bags based on pricing. However, for the women that buy bags based on the brand - that's just as ridiculous as buying jeans based on brand.

I buy 200$ jeans because I can see/feel/know the difference between $200 jeans and $20 dollar jeans. Because like you, I am incredibly picky with jeans. If I am surrounded by 30 jeans I'll know within 2 minutes if I like any of them. If I find a pair I like, I'll usually get it right away.

On to my next point - I find that the jeans in Europe are much much better quality than ones in American at almost-comparable prices. For example a 30-60 Euro pair jeans are much better than a 30-60$ pair of jeans from America (exchange rate can be disregarded based on wages, etc).

[youngMichaelJackson]

Originally Posted by Cav Scout wife

I would say 95% of the clothes you can buy today are trends, which means they are going to go out of style.

That's the difference between trends and staples.

Personally, I prefer staples.

Raw denim is a staple.

[moved]

I have problems getting any type of pants to fit me, because most of them gap out at the waist. Last year, in my quest for new jeans, I tried on a pair of Lees at JCPenney. They fit so well, that I bought one pair in the store, and ordered four more pairs online.

[td333]

I wouldn't say raw denim is a staple because most people don't even know what raw denim is.

[Cav Scout wife]

Originally Posted by youngMichaelJackson

Raw denim is a staple.

I disagree, not everyone likes that style.

I personally prefer a nice worn comfy jean, as opposed to a stiffer jean like raw tends to be.

[Brian.Pearson]

Originally Posted by Aptor hours

What do people think of Wranglers? I normally hate hate Wranglers but I tried on a pair of the pink Breast cancer ones and they look nice with something tucked in because they are kind of full in front so they are comy. They don't have a smooth line if I want a longer tank or something over them though. I like Miss Sixty for a smoother looker and Miss Me, True Religion and a brand I got about four years ago from Walmart!!!

I used to buy Rustlers (made by Wrangler) at Walmart, but they don't sell my size anymore. I have to call a place in Oklahoma. Free postage if you buy ten pair. Great deal.

[Little Mizz Pittsburgh]

I usually don't go over $40 for a pair of denim jeans. Its just not that serious to me. I have, however, gotten lucky a couple of times, and found premium denim in such places as TJ MAXX, Gabriel Brothers, Marshalls, and Ross...that's the only time I'll buy premium denim.

[sophialee]

Originally Posted by Little Mizz Pittsburgh

I usually don't go over $40 for a pair of denim jeans. Its just not that serious to me. I have, however, gotten lucky a couple of times, and found premium denim in such places as TJ MAXX, Gabriel Brothers, Marshalls, and Ross...that's the only time I'll buy premium denim.

Gabriel Brothers is what I miss most about Ohio. I always got screaming deals at that place!!!!

[NickiDrea]

If they actually made said jeans (expensive name-brand) for curvy women, I'd wear them. I have yet to find a pair I can actually pull over my hips, even in the biggest size. I admit to having large, curvy hips and thighs, but that's the way I'm built.