I tried on jeans at Abercrombie, J. Crew, and Madewell. Turns out, the perfect pair does exist.

Chloe CaldwellSep 20, 2024, 21:12 IST

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-reviews-expertise-in-product-reviews">Learn more</a>I tried on similar pairs of straight-leg jeans at Abercrombie, J. Crew, and Madewell.Chloe Caldwell<ul class="summary-list"><li>I tried on <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/review-trying-on-jeans-old-navy-banana-republic-gap-2024-9">similar pairs of straight-leg jeans</a> at Abercrombie, J. Crew, and Madewell.</li><li>The pair from Abercrombie fit nicely along my waist, but they were a bit too baggy in the legs.</li></ul>As a 5-foot-2-inch woman with a semi-athletic build, finding clothing that actually fits my frame is an ongoing challenge.For me, jeans are a particularly difficult item to shop for — they're either too long, too tight in the legs, or too baggy at the waist. That's why I've been on a mission to find a pair that hits my curves in all the right places.J. Crew, Madewell, and <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/dress-shopping-review-jcrew-vs-abercrombie-2024-7">Abercrombie</a> are all well-known retail destinations for denim, so I decided to stop into each store at my local mall to find the perfect pair.I tried on similar straight-leg jeans from the three contenders to compare each style based on the fit, fabric, variety of sizing options, and price.I was surprised by <a target="_blank" class href="https://affiliate.insider.com?h=6630ade546e723394903276cb0c908bf3ce9e45ed5a0758b11eb7ba7cdaf2eb2&postID=66e891e758fda2320ef89925&postSlug=review-trying-on-jeans-abercrombie-jcrew-madewell-2024-9&site=bi&u=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%2F%3Fid%3D35871X943606%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.madewell.com%252Fp%252Fwomens%252Fclothing%252Fjeans%252Fstraight-leg%252Fthe-90s-straight-jean-in-rondell-wash-crease-edition%252FNN457%252F">my favorite</a>, but I took home a pair of jeans I'll be wearing regularly for the fall season and beyond.

I began my search at Abercrombie.

Abercrombie has reinvented itself as a staple for timeless basics and elevated essentials.Chloe Caldwell

I appreciated Abercrombie's range of size and style options, but the overall shopping experience was disappointing.

When I visited my local Abercrombie on a Saturday afternoon, only one dressing room was open.Chloe Caldwell

I loved the style of the Abercrombie jeans, but the fit was a bit baggy on me.

The Abercrombie jeans fit nicely along my waist, but they were a bit too baggy in the legs.Chloe Caldwell

Next, I took a trip over to J. Crew.

J. Crew is known for selling timeless, well-tailored looks.Robert Way/Shutterstock

J. Crew offered a good range of sizes but didn't have as many style options.

The J. Crew store I went to didn't have many style options.Chloe Caldwell

I absolutely loved the fit and length of the pair I tried on at J. Crew.

The jeans from J. Crew were incredibly flattering.Chloe Caldwell

I made one final stop at Madewell.

Madewell is owned by the J. Crew Group.Chloe Caldwell

Madewell had a vast selection of denim.

At Madewell, every pair of jeans I picked up felt thick and reliable.Chloe Caldwell

I found my favorite pair of jeans at Madewell.

I ended up buying the pair from Madewell. Chloe Caldwell

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