Here’s an email question from Carli H.

Hello, I’ve been looking for some cute high rise jeans (especially since ModBe closed).  Do you know of any other sites that sell high rise?
Thanks!

Whether you are looking for high-rise, low-rise, slim fit, boyfriend, trouser cut, etc…finding the perfect jeans always seems to be tricky. I don’t know a single woman who doesn’t have a difficult time finding the perfect jean.
So, what’s the solution? Actually, I don’t know. I’m still on the hunt myself, I guess.
But we can all benefit from a little denim education, especially when we’re shopping online.

First, check out these videos from Nordstrom’s website. Some of the information is specific to Nordstorm, but some of it is useful no matter where you shop.
Then, check out Nordstrom’s site and search by rise, style, brand, or price. When you click on a pair of jeans, you’ll see the information to the right.  For this jean you’ll see that the front rise is 9 1/2 inches, that’s a good high rise.  Go down to the fit information and you’ll see that it describes it as 2″ below navel.  Also be sure to look at the rest of the fit information and pick your size based on the size chart for Joe’s Jeans.  Nordstrom’s website is great in that it has a different size chart for each of its jeans brands.  So helpful!  In the world of clothes, you would think that an 8 is an 8 is an 8.  But different brands fit differently.  So click on “Joe’s jeans size chart” to see how this particular jean will fit you.  

Now I realize that Nordstrom isn’t always a budget-friendly place to shop. But the amount of information they give you is hard to beat, and the elusive perfect pair of jeans (if you can find them) is worth splurging a little cash on.

Now, you’re ready to start the hunt, right? First, go measure your favorite/best fitting pair of jeans.
Measure from the inside of the crotch seam up the zipper area and to the top of the waist band. That’s your front rise measurement.
Now do that again in the back on top of the seam in between the two back pockets up to the waist band, and that’s your back rise measurement.
Next, measure from the crotch all the way down a leg seam to the bottom of a pant leg and that’s your inseam length.
Last, measure the circumference of one of the leg openings, that’s your leg opening measurement.
Write these measurements on a post-it and keep it near the computer so you can at least have a frame of reference when you’re shopping for a new favorite pair of jeans.

One last bit of advice, take note of the fabric content.  This is another thing you can look up on your current favorite pair (check the label to see the fabric content) and then go from there.  Sometimes I like stretch, and sometimes I like 100% cotton.  They are different beasts, so know what you’re looking for.

I hope this helps!
Love, Emily

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