June 13, 2009

Hey BigSis, there has never been a case of “noassatall” in our family, so we definitely have more of a challenge when buying jeans (plus, as you so nicely reminded me, we're not 20-something any more).

Before I start rambling, one really good thing to keep in mind, unless you have a teeny tiny hiney, don't buy a pair with pockets and all the crazy stitching and bling, bling on the back.  I don't even know what brand most of them are, but they are all the rage out here these days. I see some of the cutest, young girls at my hair salon wearing jeans with cute pockets and stitching and buttons, but, seriously, don't do it unless you're trying to make your rear end look twice it's actual size.

Okay, now that I got that off my chest, my absolute favorites are still the Citizens of Humanity Ingrid #2 Low Rise Flare Style. I discovered them about seven years ago when we first moved to CA. I have three pairs of the exact same size and style, yet in different washes.

I had no idea that they sold Citizens of Humanity jeans on Amazon! Here's another view of the Ingrid #2 Low Rise Flares.

Citizens of Humanity Ingrid #2 Low Rise Flare

My first pair was a really light blue, and overly stone washed pair. I loved those jeans! But, I discovered that it's not the best idea to get the stone washed ones because they do wear out quicker. The fabric is definitely thinner and mine got some natural holes, (not the kind people actually pay extra for) in the back under the bum. They were since ruined at the cleaners when I asked them to repair the holes, (long story and I'm still pissed about it so no sense rehashing it now).

So, technically I only have two pair that I can wear, but I still can't throw away the ruined pair. I keep dreaming that one day I'll wake up and my butt will have reverted back to what it looked like in my twenties and I'll cut the jeans off into a cute, little pair of Daisy Dukes! (I should pull my head out of my arse out of the clouds).

The other two are darker blues; one more casual and a little faded and the other has a much wider flare and longer length to wear with heels.

BigSis, when we met in Vegas for your birthday, I was so glad to see that you had finally bitten the bullet and bought yourself a couple of pair of awesome jeans!  It's funny that our body shapes are so different, yet you ended up buying the exact same style and same size as my Citizens.

What's not so funny is that us ‘forty-somethings' can work out for months or even years to finally to get to where we feel okay about our bodies. But, heaven forbid, if for some reason, we have to stop our normal routine for a few weeks, it doesn't take long for the buttocks to head south and the thighs to head east and west!  I bet if I put on my jeans today, I'd have a nice little muffin top! 🙁

I have one pair of 7 for all mankind that I also love. They fit great and are really comfortable. Again, I keep the stitching on the back simple. The style I have is this Bootcut in New York Dark.

7 for all mankind Boot Cut in New York Dark

I haven't ever tried on a pair of Joe's Jeans but I've heard that they are also fabulous jeans. I love that Rocker style. I just might have to try on a pair of these next time I'm at Macy's or Nordstrom's.

Anybody got a favorite brand of jean that you'd care to share with us? How about any great tips on making our forty-something butts look like they're in their twenty-somethings? Okay, I'd be happy with a thirty-something looking fanny! 🙂

~LilSis