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- I tried on similar pairs of straight-leg jeans at Abercrombie, J. Crew, and Madewell.
- The pair from Abercrombie fit nicely along my waist, but they were a bit too baggy in the legs.
- I loved the jeans I tried on at Madewell and ended up buying a pair.
As a 5-foot-2-inch woman with a semi-athletic build, finding clothing that actually fits my frame is an ongoing challenge.
For me, jeans are a particularly difficult item to shop for — they’re either too long, too tight in the legs, or too baggy at the waist. That’s why I’ve been on a mission to find a pair that hits my curves in all the right places.
J. Crew, Madewell, and Abercrombie are all well-known retail destinations for denim, so I decided to stop into each store at my local mall to find the perfect pair.
I tried on similar straight-leg jeans from the three contenders to compare each style based on the fit, fabric, variety of sizing options, and price.
I was surprised by my favorite, but I took home a pair of jeans I’ll be wearing regularly for the fall season and beyond.
