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If you are a jeans person - how many pairs do you own?

50 replies

GinJarRogers · 20/09/2025 20:40

I will live in jeans and a jumper from now until April. Trying to sort out my wardrobe at the moment and I have so many pairs. It’s stupid. I wear them all the time but still, there must be a limit! If you’re also a jeans person - how many pairs do you have?

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Meadowflower2023 · 20/09/2025 20:48

Around 20 I’d guess. Can’t be arsed to go up and count now but I wear my favourite 4 pairs on rotation.

LifeBeginsToday · 20/09/2025 20:49

3 All Levis

GinJarRogers · 20/09/2025 20:50

Ok this makes me feel slightly less bad. I have about the same and also usually wear the same 4 pairs. Also love Levi’s! But have recently discovered Abercrombie curve love which are brilliant as they actually fit over my bum and around my waist.

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Bunionbandit · 20/09/2025 20:51

I am also a jeans person. I have 20 pairs all different colours shapes etc, i.e. - wide leg, carrot, barrel, straight, boyfriend, cream, black, brown, khaki, dark denim, faded denim, a couple are summer only as they are shorter cullotte style. I think there’s a jeans style suitable for almost every occasion. I wear various shirts, vest tops & T-shirts with them all summer & jumpers/cardigans in winter.

Bunionbandit · 20/09/2025 20:51

Did I post twice there … oops

BlueShiney · 20/09/2025 20:54

About 7 but only one pair fit! 🤨 so one I guess….

TooManyCupsAndMugs · 20/09/2025 20:54

About 7 pairs, though I'm wearing my 3 pairs of wide legs on rotation atm!

LetsRunAwayFromTheLight · 20/09/2025 20:55

At least 30 pairs, but if I find a pair I like I often buy them in 2 or 3 colours.

SpamBeansAndWaffles · 20/09/2025 20:57

Seven - black and blue of each Whistles barrel, Levi's skinny, Hush boyfriend, and just bought blue wide legs.

mynameiscalypso · 20/09/2025 20:59

I probably have 5 or 6 pairs that I wear regularly, another few that are worn from time to time (like black skinny jeans). I then have about 10 more pairs that I have forgotten about

GinJarRogers · 20/09/2025 21:18

Ok seems obvious the key is having different washes and shapes. I need to try all mine on and get rid of anything that doesn’t fit/isnt flattering/is a duplicate. Trying to be strict with myself.

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mouldedacrylic · 20/09/2025 21:21

3 x we the free barrel (1 x pink, 1 x black, 1 x blue)
5 x TU barrel (2 x black, 1 x blue, 1 x sparkly, 1 x leopard print)
1 x Aligne barrel
1 x Everlane straight

If I find a cut that works, I stockpile :) and I'm ruthless about selling on Vinted if they don't fit or look great.

Tiredofwhataboutery · 20/09/2025 21:21

I wear jeans a lot but only have 3 pairs. Buy wear to death and replace. I have Navy skinny jean, black straight leg jeans and black bootcut jeans. On your average week they all get worn for a day or three.

FridayIsItFridayYet · 20/09/2025 21:22

I have 4 pairs. A black pair and a very dark blue pair I wear into the office. Then two medium blue pairs, for everyday wear. All the same make and style.

TheChosenTwo · 20/09/2025 21:27

Due to weight loss I only have 2 pairs at the moment.
Wide legged Levi’s and straight led Ba&Sh. sadly they are also both now too big so I will need to repurchase in smaller sizes.
I like the wide legged ones the most but have to wear thermals or tights underneath as they are too flappy and let in too much cold air!

Gymbunny2025 · 20/09/2025 21:29

5

black H&M cropped
2 x Levi slim fit (one dark one light blue)
1x Levi mom jeans
1x Levi wide leg

stardust777 · 20/09/2025 21:35

5

1 x Levi's straight in light blue
1 x Levi's straight in black
1 x Reformation straight in black
1 x Topshop skinny jeans (originally black but greying!)
1 x Primark skinny jeans

I'm on the hunt for a dark blue pair.

I find it hard to get the perfect pair - my best jeans have been ones I got in the sales and then had altered at the drycleaners.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 20/09/2025 22:02

Loads of pairs - per pp I tend to buy multiples of a cut I like.

Levi’s 501 90s blue
Levi’s baggy dad blue
Abercrombie curve barrel in light blue, dark blue, and black, plus the leopard print
Abercrombie 90s wide leg in blue
Damson Madder barrel Felix jeans in stripe blue, bow print bow, and butter yellow stripe
Cos navy/indigo barrel legs - I have ordered the light wash in these too
Muthahood striped “denim trousers” - I should have got S in these instead of M as they are really just too big but the sizing was 8/10 or 12/14 and I am a 12. They’re super comfy but not very flattering on the arse
Damson Madder Rafe leopard pants - these are like a wide leg jean but with a drawstring waist

I also have two pairs of Cos “denim trousers”, one navy/indigo and one mid blue

NotBendyEnough · 20/09/2025 22:12

Black and blue Next bootcuts jeans. Joe Brown flares. Two pairs of supermarket jeans for just the house. Really nice navy ones that are a bit tight but I plan to get back into. Black velvet ones. So 7 pairs for winter.
Also 3 cropped pairs that are washed and put away for next summer.

DappledThings · 20/09/2025 22:19

I wear jeans about 99% of the time outside of really got weather. I only have two pairs though. Too.much choice of anything stresses me out. I have one pair of trainers, one pair of boots, one handbag etc. None of these are items that require options to me.

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 20/09/2025 22:25

A dozen maybe? But I go through phases of favourites at different times - currently some indigo barrel legs from mint velvet or some loose fitting wide legs from Zara.

Before I was pregnant, forever ago, I had around 50 pairs, but none of them fitted after I had DC so off to the charity shop they went.

LeftBoobGoneRogue · 20/09/2025 22:27

Probably about 15 pairs but some of my straight leg ones are too small at the moments.

LightsDifficulty · 20/09/2025 22:29

I have 5 pairs of identical black jeans and 3 identical pairs of shorts for the summer.

RedRiverShore5 · 20/09/2025 22:31

4 pairs Levi 501 90s in different colours
2 pairs Levi's 501
1 pair Levi's ribcage
2 pairs Fatface Elise

henlake7 · 20/09/2025 22:48

Maybe about 10 I think.
Mostly different coloured wide legged with a couple of barrel and bootleg.