Buying denim is hard. There are so many factors to consider: length, fit, denim wash. Shopping for jeans can genuinely be an exhausting experience, especially if you don’t have the body of a Victoria’s Secret model (which, quite frankly, none of us really do.)
Luckily, there are some stores out there that cater to the needs of every body shape, size, etc., and don’t cost a fortune. HC Hofstra members know what it’s like to struggle with denim shopping, so they’re giving you their best tips to save you the anxiety of searching for your perfect denim match. Without further ado, let’s get into the denim diaries.
Name: Alexis Marking
Favorite store: Garage
Why?: Fit perfectly, stretch just enough, rips in the right spots, make the booty look good
Cost: $25-65 depending on style
Name: Autumn Dion
Favorite store: American Eagle
Why?: The are so so stretchy and very true to size
Cost: Around $30-$40
Name: Olivia Crowley
Favorite store: Madewell
Why?: They are comfortable and make me feel confident!
Cost: Around $70 with student discount & their denim recycling program
Name: Cat Bohnenberger
Favorite store: Target
Why?: Super comfortable and cute
Cost: $10
Name: Micaela Erickson
Favorite store: AE
Why?: I love their mom jeans, and they make jeans in short, extra short, long and extra long! They also make curvy jeans which are amazing.
Cost: $30-40, usually have good discounts
Name: Cassity Stewart
Favorite store: Madewell
Why?: They’re durable and the wash goes with everything I own
Cost: $60 (with discounts, they’re usually around $100)
Name: Sabrina Josephson
Favorite store: Express
Why?: Stretchy and great fit
Cost: $40
Name: Claire Blaha
Favorite store: AE Why?: Because they are curvy, they are a size smaller than what I usually buy. I also like the medium wash and high waist because they go with almost all of my tops.
Cost: $45
Name: Madeline Merinuk
Favorite store: Levi’s
Why?: Although these jeans can be a bit pricey, they’ve lasted me for years and they never look too worn. Also they have that good ass fit.
Cost: $80 *screams*
Name: Arianna Leibowitz
Store: AE
Why?: They fit perfectly! Their curvy jeans hug me right where they are supposed to and they make my butt look amazing
Cost: Some can cost over $50 but if you know when the deals are you can get it for as low as $14
Name: Faith Cheehan
Favorite store: Target
Why?: Flexible/ stretchy, make your ass look amazing
Cost: $15
Name: Paige Strout
Favorite store: AE
Why?: Fit well and they have a shorter length option
Cost: $40
We basically just solved all of your denim-shopping problems. You’re welcome in advance.