Good Jeans

I’m starting to think that I always have my eye out for a good pair of jeans. But I’m always so drawn to dark skinny jeans that I decided I need to broaden my spectrum of denim. I was looking for a pair of jeans for spring that were not quite skinny jean / not quite boyfriend jean. Does this style even exist? My mission was clear — must find this pair of possibly non-existent jeans my imagination thought up. I found this pair of straight style jeans online and took a gamble — I liked the color (it’s darker in person) and the cut so I had my fingers crossed they’d fit well. Turns out they fit perfectly and they are exactly what I wanted — not quite skinny jeans and not quite boyfriend jeans. They call them ‘straight fit’ but I like them better when styled with a cuff than worn straight. The fabric has stretch but it’s still structured so it gives the right amount of slouch and it’s the relaxed look I was going for. Oh and the best part? They are under $100. Mission accomplished. 
Now I just need a name for this new denim I’ve discovered: relaxed skinny? Slouchy straight? (Almost) boyfriend jeans? I could go on and on here, people. I’ve got a limited vocabulary but I’ve got all day. 
Other denim under $100 picks from Nordstrom:

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Joe’s Raglan Sweatshirt
Kut from the Kloth ‘Stevie’ Denim (fits true to size)
Similar Plaid Button Down
Kristin Cavallari Pink Pumps
similar Rebecca Minkoff Crossbody
Gorjana Mave Bar Necklace
Oxydo Sunglasses
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122 Responses

      1. YESS. And that’s okay. I only feel the need to “define the relationship” with my work clothes.

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  2. Gap has been calling them girlfriend jeans. They should have just stayed with their “fitted boyfriend” lingo. I gave up on finding boyfriend jeans (they all gave me diaper butt) so I bought a pair of straight leg skinnies in a size up. Voila! Just the perfect amount of slouch and comfort.

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    1. aww girlfriend jeans, clever, Gap, clever… and yes! i’m glad you discovered this straight leg skinnies as boyfriend jeans too! I can’t believe it took me so long to realize this was the perfect ‘boyfriend’ fit! #nodiaperbutt

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      1. Kendi, I so agree with you about the no diaper butt! Loft has “relaxed skinny jeans”. I still had to size down a size.

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  9. I just bought a really similar pair from Gap that they call “girlfriend jeans” – more fitted boyfriend jeans! I love them. 🙂
    sweetenedstyle.com

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  12. I am in love with this outfit! So cute and casual. Also, those jeans look amazing on you! I might have to get a pair…

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  13. Jean hunting may be the worst ever. I cringe half the time I’m looking for jeans…never the right fit. I feel like Goldilocks half the time, nothing is “just right” But you found an amazing pair right there. Score! and for under 100?! Lucky you!

    Clare
    Understated Classics

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  17. Such a cute casual look and I totally feel you on needing “in between” jeans. I’m petite so I like skinny jeans because they don’t give me too much volume on the bottom but they’re not good for EVERY look. I may have to check these out.

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  21. I just went through the same denim dilemma! Boyfriend jeans aren’t really possible for my small, 5 foot nothin’ frame, but I’m bored with constantly wearing skinnies. I scored big time with a pair of petite fit boyfriend skinnies from LOFT ( on sale, no less!) and a pair of Gap denim’s real straight. Those will need a hemming since a 34″ inseam isn’t the best for me, but I’m happy to have some non-skinny denim! Glad to see I’m not the only one craving some change 🙂

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  26. Gap has been calling them girlfriend jeans. They should have just stayed with their "fitted boyfriend" lingo. I gave up on finding boyfriend jeans (they all gave me diaper butt) so I bought a pair of straight leg skinnies in a size up. Voila! Just the perfect amount of slouch and comfort.

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  29. aww girlfriend jeans, clever, Gap, clever… and yes! i'm glad you discovered this straight leg skinnies as boyfriend jeans too! I can't believe it took me so long to realize this was the perfect 'boyfriend' fit! #nodiaperbutt

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  36. I just bought a really similar pair from Gap that they call "girlfriend jeans" – more fitted boyfriend jeans! I love them. 🙂
    sweetenedstyle.com

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  45. Such a cute casual look and I totally feel you on needing "in between" jeans. I'm petite so I like skinny jeans because they don't give me too much volume on the bottom but they're not good for EVERY look. I may have to check these out.

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  51. Kendi, I so agree with you about the no diaper butt! Loft has "relaxed skinny jeans". I still had to size down a size.

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  53. I just went through the same denim dilemma! Boyfriend jeans aren't really possible for my small, 5 foot nothin' frame, but I'm bored with constantly wearing skinnies. I scored big time with a pair of petite fit boyfriend skinnies from LOFT ( on sale, no less!) and a pair of Gap denim's real straight. Those will need a hemming since a 34" inseam isn't the best for me, but I'm happy to have some non-skinny denim! Glad to see I'm not the only one craving some change 🙂

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  56. Love how you’ve accessorised this look with the pink heels! 🙂

    It;s nice you’ve found the perfect jeans that were exactly what you were looking for 🙂 Jeans can be so hard to find sometimes!

    Away From The Blue

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  68. Love how you've accessorised this look with the pink heels! 🙂

    It;s nice you've found the perfect jeans that were exactly what you were looking for 🙂 Jeans can be so hard to find sometimes!

    Away From The Blue

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  82. These jeans have been haunting me since yesterday- they are so cute and so flattering. Finally I was just like FINE I’LL GET THEM. I consider them a cure for my winter blues.

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  83. I have a pair of ‘Slim Boyjean’ cut from Madewell, very flattering and comfy. Straight leg pants always cuff well… because they are straight! ; )

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  93. These jeans have been haunting me since yesterday- they are so cute and so flattering. Finally I was just like FINE I'LL GET THEM. I consider them a cure for my winter blues.

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  95. I have a pair of 'Slim Boyjean' cut from Madewell, very flattering and comfy. Straight leg pants always cuff well… because they are straight! ; )

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  110. Kendi, these jeans look great on you! The cut is super flattering. These need to be in your rotation more often, for sure!

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  112. Kendi, these jeans look great on you! The cut is super flattering. These need to be in your rotation more often, for sure!

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  116. Is the link the same wash that you bought? They look so different so wanted to double check.

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  117. Is the link the same wash that you bought? They look so different so wanted to double check.

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