Are J Brand skinnies worth the money?

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Basically that's it. Do they keep their shape or sag at the knees? I've done some googling but thought I'd ask here too before I spend the money!

Good question.. Watching with interest as I'd like to know the answer before I splash the cash too. I'm currently wearing uniqlo skinnies for everyday but was thinking of investing in jbrand 811s as a going-out pair.

Me too Bambi - I have my eye on the 811s too.

I have three pairs of J Brand Skinnies and I love them. They have kept their shape and are still in great condition 2 years later. I've just ordered a pair of Cheap Monday jeans for US$60 from shopbop to see how they compare to J Brand.

The photo ready ones are supposed to be v good.

i absolutely LOVE mine. they don't lose their shape at all, i only need to wash if they get dirty. v v v flattering and stay up well on me. mine are 811s, i tried on loads then ordered from shopbop which were lots cheaper (only works if you know your size)

I have the 811s and they are lovely. I keep them for 'best' and so have not washed them yet ! They have kept their shape for nearly a year with no bagging on the knees. I got them in the Donna Ida sale.

I would say buy them if you feel that they do something for you. They are not worth the ££££ in terms of fabric, but they are good quality and the fit is fabulous for me.

What's the sizing like ladies? I'm a size 10 but a 27 in uniqlo so not sure how that would compare..

I absolutely loved my J-brands. Just need to win the lottery so I can justify spending THAT much on jeans again.

Browns sometimes have them in the sales. I think they are true to size, so I am a size 10/12 and a 28/29 in J-brand.

J Brands are absolutely worth the money. I have some 'super skinnies' which are 4% lycra & therefore extra stretchy and comfy; and 'Maria' which are high rise & really flattering.

If you scoot around on the net you may be able to find them discounted.

If you know the style name & your size you can pick them up on ebay.

I think they come up big, I wear a 28 but would describe myself as a size 12. If you can wear a uniqlo 27 I'd say 26 or possibly 25, depending upon your shape. Super comfy. Rag & Bone are also good but cheaper & longer, I am wearing a pair of their skinnies now in a 28 which were £180 rather than £220 or so. Mine are a lovely aubergine colour.

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I'm an 8 and a 25 in j brands.

I'm a 10 and a 27 in J brand. I have a couple of pairs of 811s - they're ok but I prefer the 910s. Goldsign are my jeans brand of choice though.

They vary hugely depending on style and rinse. Sizing varies hugely too.

I'm currently loving Ida jeans - way more flattering on me than even my photoready j brands.

I've got JBrands in straight leg and bootcut. I'm a 10 and they are both 27. They fit perfectly but sometimes I wonder if the shapes look dated. I am 5'6" so I had to buy these in their petite range (although I wouldn't say 5'6" is short!) So are you all 5'10"+ tall? And if not how do you get the lengths altered?

I went shopping recently and tried on a whole lot of jeans (not j brand though) and seem to generally fit a 28 in skinny jeans (I'm about a size 10). Hmmm. I really should find some to try on somewhere before I order I think.
I like the length of the J Brand jeans - for some reason cropped or ankle lengths are more flattering on me.
Bambi - I find Uniqlo on the big side.

SKillandtea - what do you mean they look dated?? I dont want to spend money on dated looking jeans?!!

Oh I just re-read your post Skills - you bought bootcut and straight leg - so it's just these shapes that look dated?

Oh yes, sorry, I wasn't very clear. I meant the straight & bootcut. The skinnies look lovely and I really want some if I can find the right length.

Have the cigarette ones and the denim is wonderful
Goldsign are fab too.......I have the black straight ones and they are the best thing ever.

Hetarea...you've had jeans a year and haven't washed them?

Yikes, so many good reviews for j brand (and goldsign), this is going to hurt my wallet :-)

Question - am I right in thinking that the jbrand 811s come in one length only?

i didn't get a choice of length. i'm 5'9 with long ish legs and the 811s are a great length on me.

Exactly my point. Being 5'6" means is have 3" overhang! What do you do?

811's are pretty short - 29inch inside leg I think.

If you're tall J brand do a stacked version.

Which Ida jeans do you have MrsCB? And am of your photo readies - do you rate them?

I have 811s in a twill fabric, taupe colour, fab in summer and am getting wear out of them now too. They are massive though, I should have sized down at least one size if not two, I have my usual 28.

I'm 5'6" and find the length perfect btw.

I have a pair of dark blue J Brand 811s in a size 26 waist that I want to sell if anyone's interested. Paid £200 in Trilogy for them, wore them once, realised skinnies are really not for me. They are very stretchy, I am a normal size 10 so would normally get 27 inch waist but in this style the 26 was the right size. PM me if interested.