i need some jeans...proper ones, not that flimsy stuff

[snowqueenrollo]

it's been about a million years since I last bought jeans....post pregnancy I have no hope of getting back into the old ones (my body shape has changed, it's not about weight gain)

The problem I have is that everywhere seems to sell 'jeans' that actually are just flimsy denim, with stretch added. I don't want that. I want a pair of properly heavy grade denim jeans.
What brands should I be looking at?

sorry....preferably available to order online because I live in a rural bubble with no decent clothes shops and travelling not really an option right now.

Gap.

I know what you mean ... On my last depressing jeans buying foray, I popped in there, having tried on loads of things leggings pretending to be jeans, expecting more of the same, but lo, it was denim ... the staff promised me then they would always use actual material! And I believe ...

Sorry, are you me? Same problem ... Gap again, customer service is amazing.

Uniqlo - though I only have heatech ones but they are pretty sturdy and it is almost too warm to wear them, though we will be getting more snow on the hills and cold north winds later this week - so I will probably still be wearing them throughout "summer".

Howies jeans are good, not high fashion or anything but solid and well-made, great quality.

Looking at them now, they do have stretch though.

www.howies.co.uk/womens/womens-clothing/womens-organic-denim-jeans.html

Gap straight leg. They sit at the right place on your waist too - NK builders bum!

Here is a review of monkee gene's jeans.

oo lots of goodies, thank you!

Them monkey genes are a bit lovely aren't they....

I may have to buy several pairs of jeans (and no more babies so I don't have to do this again. I HATE clothes shopping)

Levi's are my favourite - they last forever. Their straight leg ones are a good fit for me.

My fave jeans are some Lee Cooper ones I bought from a proper jeans shop in Bristol 8 years ago. Before that I had some levis for years, which I regret ditching. The other ones come and go from my wardrobe and aren't as good as the real thing!

usually go for Levis or Gap

Levi's all the way just remember not to put in the dryer I now have a pair of peddle pushers

Another vote for Levis. I have yet to find any that fit me better and last longer. More expensive - but good value for money in the long run!

my diesel and paige jeans are the best in terms of thickness and durability

Someone on here recommended Gap's 'sexy boyfriend' jeans a few weeks ago, so I went to try some on - they are brilliant! Substantial, so comfy, straight leg but not uncomfortably skinny. Thank you, whoever you were!

Can you order Levi jeans online? Do they do their numbered range (like 501's and all the others that were hits in the 1990's, which was the last time I bought a pair of Levi's) or are they now "Curve", "Super Curvy", "Slow down with those curves" type ranges? Also do they do them in a size 16 still or have they moved to the 7FAM type sizing?

Sorry for all the questions but I could do with a proper pair of jeans that will last.

Zalando have many brands to choose from, and they do free delivery/returns which might help you try a few different brands before making a decision.

WhatchaMaCallit - you can buy Levis online here. As well as their normal range of jeans they do the curve ID range split into slight, demi and bold curve. They do go up to a 16 but I also find their sizing a bit on the large size so you might need to size down. I love their jeans and have several pairs! I would recommend going into the store to get measured to find out what type of 'curve' you are and what size you need. They are always incredibly helpful.