The BEST denim jeans | how to find your perfect jeans

In today's video, I'm sharing exactly how you can find your own perfect pair of denim jeans! Use these tips next time you're shopping vintage or brand new, and find that pair that makes you feel like a million dollars! And makes your booty look like a peach emoji 🍑

I'm also sharing tips on how to find your sizing, how to verify if your Levis are vintage, and my top 5 favorite pairs of jeans, both vintage and modern!

Let me know your fave pairs of jeans in the comments, and what you look for in them!

#bestjeans #vintagelevis #denimcollection

Jeans Mentioned 👖
Where I buy all my vintage denim
Levi 501s (similar)
Levis wedgie straight jeans
Levis ribcage jeans
Agolde 90s jeans (size down 1-2 sizes)
Similar to Agolde, affordable
Re/done mid loose 90s jeans
Levi 550s
modern similar
Levi 505s (exactly like 501 fit but with zipper fly)
Modern similar to levi 531/512
Toteme Wide Jeans
Everlane 90s Cheeky
Everlane 90s Curvy

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[Christinamychas]

What do you look for in a perfect pair of jeans?

[bevalexander]

I’m a baby boomer who fell in love w/Levi’s 501 back when you had to soften them yourself. No lie…I had to buy them about 2 sizes too big, and sit in a bathtub full of hot water, and let the jeans shrink and mold to my shape. Then, I had to keep them on until they dried. The worst part was how blue the bath water turned. It was a chore to get them right, but when I pulled them on they felt like the were made just for me. I’ve never had a pair fit me like that since.

[nancypinter]

Great video, Christina! I grew up in the 70s and Levi's 501s were what all the cool kids wore, but I had a JoLo body and there was no way Levi's or any other jeans were going to fit me. A couple years ago with the rise of the Ribcage jeans I was able to wear my first pair of Levi's that actually look like the ones everyone but me had in high school - and at 62 I feel like a cool kid! 👖

[minorityfringe]

1990's 501 jeans were the best jeans ever!!! I wore these exclusively for years until they changed the fabric and fit.Very happy to see 100% cotton jeans again. My rule is no more than 1-2% for elastane content. Anything higher I will not buy. I hate hate jeans with stretch. They look good for a few hours and then lose their shape. They don't hold your tummy in and wear out very fast. Getting back into denim again now that cotton is coming back and I can actually buy jeans again after many years of only being able to buy stretchy jeans. Right now, I am loving Mango jeans (99% cotton). They are the best fitting, most comfortable jeans I have bought in many years. Good price point at $69.99 CAD.

[aciarnable]

This isn't a style I often hear people talk about, but I discovered Levi's 619s (orange tab) while thrifting and they are also an amazing fit—a true 12" high rise and a straight leg. They're also really easy to find on places like Poshmark and usually a lot less expensive than the coveted 501s and 505s. I have them in a couple of washes :)

[nerdmommy]

i love content like this coming from yoy because it comes from an intentional minimalism-ish perspective. i have been growing my wardrobe but i dont want to just buy whatever there is. please more content like this!!!

[athenavee]

I'm starting to become a jeans collector too after realizing I have been wearing the wrong inseam and rise my whole life - shortie petite with a longer rise!. Amazing how stunning jeans are that fit!

[missincognito]

My favorite jeans are Levi’s selvedge denim! Something about cuffing them up and seeing that classic edge just makes me happy. My favorite cuts are the 501 and the 701. My recent additions are the 1970’s slim straight and the flare. And yes, sizing can be a pain. I always buy two sizes and return one.

[tinab]

Christina!! Omg I think this is one of the most helpful videos you’ve ever made! You know so much about denim and this honestly feels like the ultimate guide - especially when it comes to shopping for denim online. Saving this one for future reference! ✅ ✅

[juliagoolia]

I can’t believe I got rid of my 90s 501s when low rise came in back in the 00s! They were the perfect jeans.

[carilynjurgeson]

I think the 501's are the best in your collection. You can't go wrong with a classic 501. I keep losing weight and buying 2 pairs of jeans each time I go down. I like Levi's high rise 724, think they're called. I also like classic boot cuts and straight leg with slight stretch. I'm not a fan of distressed jeans and I normally repair the holes with flannel patches. I also like men's 550's when I want full depth pockets and relaxed fit. I found some Lucky mid rise boot cut at Marshalls that are one of my favorites too. I've bought multiple 7 for all mankind boot cut and NYDJ Marilyn jeans and they are decent. TFS

[nancys]

I have quite a few Levi's from the 90s on up to my newest ribcage I bought this year. Its hard for me to pick a favorite though. Levi's are my obsession.They are so comfortable, and never go out of style. Thanks for sharing

[kimidoodles]

I have the Wedgie and the Ribcage and I love them. I’m 5’3” normally 26” waist, size up in the wedgie for a more comfortable fit and size down if your ribcage pair had a poly blend. My ribcage is light wash and it’s literally my favorite pair ever, so comfy.

[jessie]

Awesome video. I love learning your tips in tricks for Levi. Just went to the Levi store and bought a couple pair 😊

[k]

hip measurements are really important too for vintage denim for those of us with wider hips and thighs...in fact that's become the most important measurement for me. It's ok if the waist is a little big, but if the hips are too tight, then you can't sit down. And a lot of vintage Levi's (esp 517s) run slim in the hip because they were originally made for men.

[goldengrace]

As an hourglass, I struggle so much with jeans. I have taken the waist in on many, but it's not even worth the trouble since they're not my most worn items. However, I am always listening for curvy testimonials on jeans.

[magicalspacegiraffe]

THE DENIM QUEEN HAS SPOKEN 👑👑👑 no really, thank you, I used to tend to gravitate towards high spandex content jeans but you've showed me the light

[Arcanelake]

Ah, another jeans lover! My favorites are definitely Levi's 501s, but I recently discovered Pull & Bear and Stradivarius from Asos, and they are super flattering as well.

[cynthiamcdowell-buchanan]

Girl, I'm 63 and still wearing my Levi's! I thrift for jeans, and even buy Levi's that are too large as I sew and take them apart and custom alter them. My favorite has always been 550 men's jeans because I have thick thighs.

[hijlaa]

I actually think the trick of putting your jeans around your neck to see if it fits really outdated, because it does not account for your body type below the waist.