Light denim is everywhere this spring.  I love the look, but I’ll admit it’s much harder to wear than dark denim.  So I went on a quest to find the perfect jeans for spring.  I ordered different brands in multiple sizes, tried them all on and took some pics.  I was actually surprised by which ones were my favorites.  Here’s what I found:

Rag & Bone, “The Dre“

I’ve wanted to try these Rag & Bone jeans for a long time now.  They’re a bit darker in reality than they appear on Nordstrom’s website, and unfortunately they were too long on me to really show the raw hem.  There wasn’t a whole lot of stretch, so I think I preferred the baggier sizing (29), but the 28’s weren’t bad.

Size 28

Size 29

band tee | Rag & Bone The Dre Slim Boyfriend Jeans | booties

Hudson Nico

I have these jeans in a darker wash and LOVE them.  I found they run a bit bigger (the dark ones are 27), so I thought I’d try a 27 and 28.  Again, they were a bit darker in person than in the photos, but I loved the patches and distressing on them.  They weren’t quite as long as the Rag & Bones, but still not quite long enough for me to show the raw hem.  I think I liked the 27s better . . . they seemed to be more slimming.

Size 27

Size 28

band tee | Hudson Nico Ankle Skinny Jeans | booties

American Eagle

American Eagle has been my go-to for favorite denim for YEARS.  I mean, if a pair of jeans are amazing and comfy and are worth the price, I’m not shy about spending a bit more money.  But . . . I’ve always found American Eagle jeans to be comfy, fit well and with sizes from 00 short to 20 long . . . it’s hard not to find your perfect fit.  They do the perfect wash as good (if not better) than the premium denim I’ve tried for a fraction of the cost.  Win-win.

Kick Boot

American Eagle Kick Boot, Radiant Royal: Ok, so these were fine.  The bootcut is a flattering cut but I wasn’t digging the feathering across the hips.  They were a tad too long, but would probably be fine after washing.  (I’ve found that the short is too short for me to wear with heels.) . I wasn’t enamored with these, though, and they were a bit darker than I wanted.  I had read in the reviews that they ran small, so I ordered them in an 8 regular and they fit.

Tomgirl

American Eagle Tomgirl Jean, Emotional Blue: I LOVE their Tomgirl jeans . . . I’ve been wearing them for years.  They’ve come out with a lot more options in the last couple of years like these light wash destroyed ones.  This particular pair runs smaller than Tomgirls I’ve tried in the past . . . I still sized down, but only one size, not two like I usually do.  (I usually wear size 2 in Tomgirl jeans for a more snug fit and am wearing a 4 short in these – but I like them a little tighter than I think they’re meant to look).

Vintage Hi-Rise

American Eagle Vintage Hi-Rise Jean, Doodle Me Up: We have a winner!!  These were my favorites.  SO soft . . . they are ridiculously comfortable and soft and I love the patch, distressing and embroidery on them.  I’m wearing a 6, so they’re true to size (a cropped length).  The mid-rise is perfect . . . no muffin top.  But I think G stole the show in these pictures!

Which ones did you like the best??

XOXO,

Scotti