Riders by Lee Indigo Women's Classic-Fit Straight-Leg Jean

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Over the past year, Ive lost over 50 pounds and am now at a weight where I feel in good enough shape to wear jeans. Of course, jeans are not what they were when I was growing up so the search for comfortable, stylish jeans that dont feel like stretched out, soggy plastic pants after a few hours wear has been arduous as Hell. I have bought and returned more than a few styles of NYJD, Universal Standard, Wranglers, LL Bean, Lands End, Torrid and even some of the Lee styles. You can call me the Goldilocks of Jeans-these are too big, these are too stretchy, these are too long, these have too low of a rise and so on. I dont really know why I ordered this particular style-probably desperation-but when I put them on, it was obvious they were just right. They come up to my natural waist, I could slide them on easily over my thighs, they hug my curves without looking like they were sprayed on, there is no waist gap in the back, the front pockets are usable, the inseam on the petites are long enough so I dont look like Im wearing what we used to call high waters, I can zip them up without having to lie down and they stay zipped, there is no pouching below my stomach. They are normal looking, servicable jeans and they dont bag to the next size up after a days wear. All this for $21.99! WOW! I just ordered 2 more pair in different rinses. After 6 months of searching for just right jeans, Goldilocks struck gold with these! : ) EDIT: 4/20/19 I adore these jeans. I bought a pair last September after Id lost a great deal of weight and wore them until they no longer fit. I switched over to LLBean and Talbots jeans, but as I continued to lose more and more weight (90 pounds to date) it got absurdly pricey to be buying $95 jeans over and over as my shape changed so I went through my buying history and re-discovered these. I wear a petite-28 inch inseam-and for $21.99, I got a really comfortable, well fitting pair of jeans that hold everything in where it belongs but still let me breath normally and feel comfortable after a cheat meal, that dont "grow" a size after several hours or give me "full diaper butt." They are stylish in a classic way that wont look dated in 2 years, the pockets are serviceable and they dont look spray painted on. They are true, un-distressed jeans, not skin tight jeggings pretending to be jeans. I have big, muscular calves and these dont cling to my calves like tights. They fit as described-"classic fit straight leg jeans." One caveat-before you press the "buy" button-look at the material content of the color you have selected. The ones I bought are only 81% cotton. Personally, I would never buy anything with less cotton because in my experience, the lower the cotton content, the higher the stretch out/sag potential becomes.

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Yep, other reviewers who stated that the sizes vary are correct. I ordered two pairs together, one pair has a waist band that is about 1 3/4 " bigger than the other. All other measurements are same. Leg length, leg width, hip width, all are the same. I have come to expect this no matter what brand you are looking at. I was told by a store, that this happens because they contract out in batches, to different manufacturing houses, for any given brand and style. Since one batch of a jean may be made in one house, and the next batch in a different house, variances occur. I Know it doesnt make sense, because you would think since the pattern is suppose to be the same pattern being used no matter who cuts and sews a batch, but somehow this occurs anyway. Im still giving this jean a 5 star rating because I happen to like the jean and fit and color. I can not find these in the store any more or I would go there so I could compare sizes to make sure they are consistent, but since that is no longer possible this is the best I can do. I can live with this, verses the faced, torn, low rise jeans in the store. Call me old fashioned, but when I buy new, I want it to look new!!

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I have a hard time finding quality jeans that fit well and look good, without the mom jeans effect. I finally found this brand and style at my local WalMart, but when I went back for another pair, theyd been discontinued. So I was delighted to find these available on Amazon in exactly the right style, color, size and price. They look good enough for casual business dress, and are still comfortable and wear well.

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I LOVE these jeans! I was very leery about ordering jeans online due to the fact that clothing sizes always differ. However, these fit perfect and I love the dark indigo color. Not too tight but quite slimming. The length is great too! I also love that they dont sit half way down my seat! Sorry...but not everyone is built for that awful style. These are a great pair of classic jeans. Just what I was looking (and hoping) for.

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Lee Riders have been my favorite jeans since the 1980s. Ive gone from western swing to everyday around the house in them. SO GLAD to find some AT THE WAIST jeans again! They arent in the stores where I live but good ole AMAZON has them!!! Thank you.

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