<p class="ingestion featured-caption">I tried on jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.Chloe Caldwell</p><ul class="summary-list"><li>I tried on similar pairs of jeans at <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/review-trying-on-similar-shirts-old-navy-banana-republic-gap-2024-8">Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap</a>.</li><li>I liked the look of the Old Navy jeans, but I was disappointed by the fit and feel.</li></ul><p>If there's one thing everyone needs in their closet, it's a pair of <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/jeans-over-the-years-2018-8">durable blue jeans</a>.</p><p>However, as someone who loves a well-put-together outfit, I believe finding a pair that hits my curves in all the right places is equally important. If I'm wearing something regularly, it might as well give me a boost of confidence.</p><p>However, the last time I went denim shopping was about five years ago — in the thick of the oversize "mom jeans" era. So, I decided it was time to add a pair of classic straight-leg jeans to my repertoire.</p><p>I turned to Gap, Old Navy, and <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shopping-for-similar-linen-shorts-gap-banana-republic-old-navy-2024-7">Banana Republic</a> (all owned and operated by Gap Inc.) and their wide selection of everyday basics to find my new favorite pair of pants. Here's how it went.</p>