Size 14 premium denim suggestions?

Question

Hi everyone! Looking for some fashion input here, I am a 38 year old mom of one needing some major help finding great jeans.

Generally in misses' sizes I am a 14, and am 5'3" tall. 32-inch inseams are ok for me, but anything more than that I have trouble with the length. I have tried Lane Bryant but their clothes are just cut a bit too roomy and matronly for me, I prefer a closer-fitting silhouette, and to be honest I don't think the quality is there. Low, butt-crack baring styles are also out of the question -- did I mention I'm a mom? Gap? No. Old Navy? Def. not.

Any brand/store suggestions?

Answer 1

You want to stay away from jeans in the "low rise" category or below. Your best bet is to go for a rise between 8 to 10 inches.

Most premium or designer denim go by waist size, rather than the size number we are used to seing on women's clothing. The highest size for women is a 32, which translates to about a 12/14. If you decide to go for these types of jeans, and the 32's are too snug or low try the men's sizes. They still offer fashionable cuts, such as boot cut. I love Seven for All Mankind, Blue Cult, Deisel and Lucky Brand Jeans. For inseams that are too long, most tailors understand how to hem them and keep the original hem. The average cost for this work is around $9 - $15. Or if you can sew, check out this site: http://daciaray.com/?p=38I

Answer 2

you must have extremely long legs if you can pull of a 32" inseam at only 5'3". I am an inch taller than you and barely can wear 30". That said. I am the same size as you and my favorite jeans come from J Crew and Chico's. Chico's is a bit of an ecclectic store, but they make AWESOME jeans. Not too low, not to high, and in some great colors. Their sizing system is a bit weird 0 - 3. I generally wear a 1.5 or 2. And they also come in lengths. Check it out on the website attached.

J crew also goes up to a size 33 waist. I always have to shorten their pants as they only come in 31 or 32 inch inseam. But they fit pretty well.

Answer 3

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