Where to Find Cheap, Chic Skinny Jeans

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Wednesday, January 30. 2008

Where to Find Cheap, Chic Skinny Jeans

Dear Budget Babe,

I have recently come across a huge fashion problemo!!! In the past year I had gone through not one, but TWO pairs of extremely pricey designer jeans. Both of them ended up ripping in exactly the same spot, and I've had enough!!! I refuse to give this company any more of my money! So Budget Babe, my question is this - can you tell me where I can find a pair of long, or stacked, skinny jeans (longer inseam so they bunch at the bottom) on a budget? Please!!!

Sincerely,
Desperate and Drafty

BB: I've bought jeans at just about every price point and what I've learned from experience is that a great pair of jeans doesn't have to cost a small fortune. At the same time, finding a perfect fit is nothing short of a miracle (also speaking from experience), so when you find amazing jeans that make you look and feel great, by all means, buy them. Just make sure you're doing it for the fit, style and comfort and NOT the label alone.

With that in mind, here are a few places to look for those extra-long skinny jeans you so desire (great taste, btw!):

Delia's: Shop for jeans by cut AND inseam length (up to 36"!!), which is an extremely helpful search option. We recommend: Morgan Low-rise Skinny, available in 6 washes, just $39.50. What's more, if you buy one pair now, you can get a second pair HALF-OFF.

LeviStore: The great American classic (even if they're made overseas these days) has undergone a fairly recent facelift, offering a wider selection of current styles. We recommend: Ultra Low Skinny 521 Jeans, 3 different washes, up to 34" inseam, $58.00 to $68.00.

Charlotte Russe: Stylish jeans at Forever 21 prices. We recommend: Lapis Ultra Low Rise Skinny Chelsea Wash (featured above), $29.99

Bluefly: Designer denim at a discount. Browse their selection of Joe's Jeans, Paper Denim & Cloth, Sass & Bide, Earnest Sewn, Diesel and Habitual. We recommend: Joe's Jeans Dark Blue Stretch 'Chelsea' Skinny Jeans, ~~$159~~ $95

Urbanoutfitters: The latest trends in denim are always at Urban. Check out brands like Lux, Levis and Free People. We recommend: Free People Stretch Denim Skinny Jean, $68

Dear Readers: Where do you shop for budget-friendly jeans?

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I've found American Eagle Outfitters' Web site has good skinny jeans for about $50 (the only thing I buy there...) and have short, regular and long length, plus size 00. I've bought a few pairs over the years and they fit great and last.

I've also found a few pairs of skinny jeans at Forever 21 that fit perfectly, though most are too long for me, so when I find ankle-zip or ankle-length jeans there I stock up. If a pair fits great everywhere but length I just tailor them myself. I've gotten really good that it! I have pairs from there that were probably $30 that I love more than my $200 Citizens of Humanity jeans.

Express has nice skinny jeans in different inseams too, but their smallest size is too big for me.

#1 taylor on 2008-01-30 10:43 (Reply)

I'll have to check out AEO - thanks for the tip. I've also had great luck with the jeans from Forever 21 - I wear them day in and day out and they've held up fabulously! Whereas my Diesel Fankers ripped along the back pocket seam after 6 months

#1.1 The Budget Babe on 2008-01-30 15:30 (Reply)

BB, this is sort of unrelated, but one thing that's always perplexed me is this: what's up with the really, really long inseams?!

I'm only 5'2" so I always have to get my jeans tailored. No big deal, but most of my female friends range from 5'4" to 5'9", and 35" inseams are way too long for most of them -- except for the really tall girls when they're wearing 4 inch heels, but they're the exception. On the flip side, my hubby is 6'4" and he only wears a 34" inseam, which I think is too short on him, but you get the picture -- I don't know too many women in the 6' range who can pull off a 36" inseam.

#2 cathy (Homepage) on 2008-01-30 13:05 (Reply)

I totally agree! I'm 5'3" and usually wear 4" heels and almost all jeans are at least 4" too long for me. I have to roll them up and adjust them in the dressing room to see how they'd look on me once I tailor them. It's so frustrating!

#2.1 taylor on 2008-01-30 13:42 (Reply)

Ladies, I feel your pain! but my problem has always been finding jeans that aren't floodin' aka too short. I'm 5'8" and wear a 34" inseam. Can't speak to longer lengths but perhaps some tall gals out there can?

#2.2 The Budget Babe on 2008-01-30 15:50 (Reply)

bb:sorry to hear what happen hun but i agree with other members here do not buy just for NAME ONLY/LABEL,that mean NADA..nothing. i get for COMFORT AND FIT NICELY
WITH MY SHAPELY FIGURE,HEIGHT OVER THE YEARS NOT FOR THE DAMN Name,as those who are making it,i can care less do not mean they are goin to "fit better ya know"
LOL

SKINNY JEANS MORE FOR US TALL MODEL HEIGHT CHICK SEXY
TYPE OVER 5'8 5'9!(if you have a more taller LEAN look as i do on my leg area.thigh with thick curvy thigh though,they are
so stylish again i love em!

i got like around five pair,mi papito,y' amigos love me in em'

he say to me alot how short girls he say cannot wear them "too short"dont look right on them at all he say to me,

but cindy crawford tyra banks mariah carey taller girls like us
can he love them on me and i really enjoy wearing them so
sexy fit nicely fit on mi long curvy legs,thighs etc. love em!

no complaints i did get two pair last year from MORGAN's
as some 1 mention above,and from two other places when i remember where LOL i tell ya adios.

sha'kaarii melendez
www.SOAPACTRESS-Central.com

#2.2.1 sha'kaarii melendez (Homepage) on 2008-02-08 00:59 (Reply)

name is jose, i post here before and saying again one more post
i agree with the other chick but i am forgetting her name with
sha;kaarii melendez and i think her name marie on here...
i love em though better on TALL WOMEN ONLY,and i am a dude
who dated short and tall they just look BEST on the taller women.
even on models on tv etc.

short girls dont look right because also DEY DONT FILL
THEM LIKE LONG LEG Model chicks,if you have HEIGHT and curvy
tall etc volutpous or however you spell that word LOL you can rock
skinny jeans and this a man whose LOVIN skinny jeans ONLY on
tall women in flats with a high heels or sneaks,love them on tall
ONLY NOT SHORT GIRLS,not "as sexy"you gotts to have leg and
tall woman got that sexy long legs nice hip shape etc.
peace out yall
1
love
from jose,nyc.....

#2.2.1.1 JOSE VALASQUEZ NEW YORK CITY REPRESENT YALL AGE 23. on 2008-03-21 11:37 (Reply)

I'm 5'10" with proportionately long limbs, and I have an insanely hard time finding pants that don't fit me like capris. I have a friend who's 6'1" and she usually has to resort to buying and tailoring men's pants! I'll have to check out all of these stores- hopefully I'll find something that fits. Although I've always been more attracted to wide-leg, so I've never tried skinny fit pants.

#2.2.2 Abby on 2008-04-23 19:27 (Reply)

I too am a tall girl and I used to have a hard time finding jeans with long enough inseams until a friend suggested shopping at vanityshops.com. They have an inseam length up to 37"! Perfect for this 5'9" girl! If you are on the shorter side their jeans start at 22". I love their jeans because they fit every figure. I have recommended this place to all of my friends. If Vanity isn't your style try gap.com. They offer great sale prices and majority of their jeans come in tall which is 36" inseams. Check it out!

#3 Sylvia on 2008-01-30 15:55 (Reply)

I'm not sure if every Forever 21 carries them, but in Chicago they had two washes of long skinny jeans (I'm 5'2" and they were at least 4 inches too long) for only $12! One of the rinses is nice and dark (my preferred rinse).

#4 rachelle on 2008-01-30 23:33 (Reply)

sha'kaarii melendez WADDUP.LOVE WHATCHA GOTS TO SAY i agree with your man because i hate seeing "shorter frame women"short women with skinny jeans because you have to hav some "height"over 5'7 or 5;8 and slim leg at the bottom toward the ankle and upper leg that is sos sexy to me on taller women.

short girls dont look right because also DEY DONT FILL
THEM LIKE LONG LEG Model chicks,if you have HEIGHT and curvy
tall etc volutpous or however you spell that word LOL you can rock
skinny jeans and this a man whose LOVIN skinny jeans ONLY on
tall women in flats with a high heels or sneaks,love them on tall
ONLY NOT SHORT GIRLS,not "as sexy"you gotts to have leg and
tall woman got that sexy long legs nice hip shape etc.
peace out yall
1
love
from jose,nyc.....

#5 jose valasquez,23 years old new york,manhattan (Homepage) on 2008-03-21 11:34 (Reply)

The only brand of jeans I wear is Just USA's, which can be difficult to find in stores, but I've never found a better fit and they're SO comfortable.

www.luvurjeans.com

#6 Stephanie (Homepage) on 2008-08-06 13:19 (Reply)

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