True Jeans Blog - True Life

Jessica Simpson Expands Her Music Career

2008-07-24T18:20:55Z

We are big fans of William Rast jeans here at True Jeans and so is Jessica Simpson. She is currently rocking William Rast Jeans in her new country Single "Come on Over". Fans have been giving her mixed reviews on the song but one thing is for sure Jessica is a true fashionista and looks great in her jeans. She even added her own style and cut her William Rast's for her recent appearance at the Country Thunder USA event.What do you think about Jessica's new album? Should she stay country? And how do you feel about her making her jeans into cutoffs?

Want jeans like Jessica? Check out all the latest William Rast washes and styles...we especially love the Jupiter wash!!!

Julie: What brand works best for my body shape?

2008-04-18T17:22:09Z

A short torso most often times works best with a low rise jean, but since gapping is an issue you need a jean that accommodates for curves with a back rise slightly higher with a great pocket placement. Sounds like you need a jean offered in a short length as well, I would recommend checking out the IT Diva jean. For utmost accuracy and more recommendations fill out a profile with your measurements and we can pin point some excellent fitting and flattering jeans for you.

Julie: Are there more options for jeans with a 36 inch inseam?

2008-04-01T15:25:18Z

Hello Karen,

We definitely have jeans to fit your curves and long legs! If you typically wear a size 10, that would convert to a size 30; fluctuating up or down depending on the brand or style. I would recommend Red Engine and Pine IV as well as the Kasil jeans that you were getting great fit ratings for. Please click through other styles to check out your fit scores and in the details section the approximate inseam length. If a jean is unavailable in your recommended size it will not show up in your personal catalogue. If you see something you like that is out of stock but you are getting a great fit rating for, please let us know because we are always replenishing inventory and can send the jeans to you upon arrival.

Best,

Julie

Embrace Your Genes Campaign

2008-03-01T04:40:21Z

True Jeans is really excited about supporting the National Eating Disorders Association and its Embrace Your Genes campaign. The campaign is all about encouraging people to love their healthy bodies and embrace the genes they inherited. True Jeans is supporting the campaign by giving people a special discount to buy jeans that fit the TRUE you. This special discount can be found at EmbraceYourGenes.org. For every pair of jeans purchased using this discount, True Jeans will donate $20 to the National Eating Disorders Association.

We would also like to thank Microsoft and MSNBC for supporting the campaign. On Thursday, MSNBC featured EmbraceYourGenes banners on its homepage for the entire day. That's a $90,000 value. Microsoft has been very supportive of NEDA and this campaign.

True Jeans will continue to support NEDA and the Embrace Your Genes campaign throughout the year and we're proud of the cause and our association with NEDA. The campaign is a perfect fit wth True Jeans existing values and goal to be able help people of all shapes and sizes to be able to find jeans that fit. We still have some limitations and limited selection for certain sizes and body shapes, but we are still striving to expand our offering for all. We've made significant progress in this area as we started offering Plus Size women's jeans from brands like Svoboda and Jag Jeans in the past few months. The response has been overwhelming and we appreciate everyone who has taken time to offer feedback and better understand how we're doing from your perspective.

thanks again,

Romney Evans
Co-founder / CEO
True Jeans

Julie: I am a few pounds overweight; what jeans should I buy?

2008-02-27T16:10:00Z

A reader by the name of T. Lynn left a comment addressing a common problem many denim shoppers face:

"What type of jeans should I be buying, I a few lbs. overweight and wear a size 10 jeans. I am not sure what type of jeans to get. What is your suggestion?"

Hi T. Lynn-

The type of jean you should buy would depend on your personal preference and comfort, for instance, form-fitting, relaxed, boot cut, etc. If you are feeling a little self-conscious after holiday weight (trust me I know exactly how you feel!); a mid-rise jean is super comfy for some belly hiding and a darker wash tends to slimming.

Best,

Julie

Julie: Should I be wearing Women's Jeans?

2008-02-27T15:55:47Z

A reader recently said,

"Hi Julie,
What do you think about men wearing womens jeans---I'm serious. Because I don't like the bagginess and roomy thighs of typical mens jeans. Normally a slim jean is not slim enough with many styles for me and I'm not really into the skinny jean. I'm a thin guy, about 6 feet tall and barely 150 and I was looking at a pair of 1921 jeans for women. It's stretch denim but does that matter with my physique? I appreciate your comments--thankyou. - Jeff"

Hi Jeff,

I think a woman's jean might give you the fit that you need in a jean, and a lot of men's jeans are not cut for a slimmer figure that wants a slim fit. Most men's jeans are 100% cotton which is probably what is creating the extra bagginess in the thighs; the woman's jeans mostly have 2-3% stretch to create a formfitting look. If you do not like a "skinny jean" I would just be careful of what is in the % of stretch that is in the woman's jean such as spandex or lycra, unless it is a woman's jean that is meant to be a relaxed fit through the thigh.

Men's jeans that have a stretch content will tend to be more form fitting through the thigh such as the 7 for all Mankind, Boot cut in the Fiji wash.

Best,

Julie

Julie: Why doesn't truejeans carry Buffalo Jeans?

2008-02-27T15:41:55Z

TrueJeans blog reader Kelly writes "I find the only jean that works for me is David Britton's Buffalo jean but, you do not have them listed on your site. Why not???"

Hello Kelly,

We currently do not carry Buffalo Jeans, so we can only provide fit predictions for the jeans brands and styles that we feature on the website. We do extensive research and fit test each style individually, so it takes some time to create a deep product mix. There has got to be more than one jean to fit you; we can help!!

Best,

Julie

True Jeans featured on Big Idea with Donny Deutsch (CNBC)

2008-02-15T18:47:01Z

True Jeans was recently featured on CNBC's "Big Idea with Donny Deutsch". Jessica and I (Romney) sat down with Donny and his two other guests to get feedback on whether True Jeans has what it takes to be the next BIG IDEA for internet shopping. The two other guests that day happened to be Duff Makagan (former bassist for Guns n' Roses) and his supermodel wife Susan Holmes (swimwear and jeans model). We had a great time visiting with them on set. Duff expressed some hesitation about shopping for jeans online but by the end of the segment we were happy that he came around. Suffice it to say... they all believed True Jeans was a "Big Idea". Enjoy the segment.

HonestMall - the Fashionista's (and Fashionisto's!) eBay

2008-01-31T16:00:00Z

Perhaps you've visited the folks over at DenimBlog and HonestForum via our blog roll or some of our blog posts for some fashion advice or the scoop on the latest trends.

There is another really cool part of their website called HonestMall. You know how if you go into eBay and search for designer clothes, you end up with a gazillion results loaded with knock-offs and scams? Well, on HonestMall, it's a much smaller scale, and they've taken precautions to make sure that all of the listings are authentic.

The mall charges a one time $10 entry fee to keep the scammers out, and there are brand managers that review the posted items to make sure they're real. They dig through to make sure that the seller is a real person, that they have a high feedback rating, where the item came from, and they even comb over high-res photos to confirm stitching and tag details. No more squinting at your monitor to figure out if that sexy Juicy Couture sweatshirt or that cute Kate Spade bag is fake! Some sample brands you might find on there include Diesel Jeans and Sevens as well as Louis Vuitton, Dolce and Gabbana, Manolo Blahnik, and more.

They are also working on integration with myspace and facebook and are building a mini version to work on your phones and blackberries. The best part? They've started a charity too and a portion of all their revenue goes to the poor. Stay tuned for more info as we collaborate, and remember to shop safely! If you're ever suspicious, remember to have a look at our blog post about how to spot fake premium denim so you don't make an expensive mistake!

Julie: I Need a Midrise Jean with Some Stretch

2008-01-30T16:08:05Z

Hello Liz-

Great comment, and feedback! We have jeans to your rescue!

The truejeans predictions will give you the sizes and styles in which will fit you best according to your body shape and measurements, etc. We are currently working on factoring torso length in the body shape section to factor in that additional fit criteria. When you receive your personal catalog, from that point I would encourage you to narrow down your search results to your personal preference mid-rise, boot cut, snug fit. Our classification of a mid-rise is approximately in the range of 8+ front rises, which is listed specifically jean to jean in the details tab of your selection, also with the fabric content. For a stretch mid-rise jean, I would suggest Pine IV, Christopher Blue and WORN styles, which all have 2-3% stretch for your comfort.

Best,

Julie

Finally - Plus Sizes are Here at TrueJeans!

2008-01-30T15:10:09Z

You've commented, you've emailed, and we've listened! TrueJeans is now branching into plus sizes! We're starting out with two main brands - Svoboda and Jag - and are looking to expand once we get some feedback about the other brands people are interested in. We're also offering free shipping, exchanges and returns to all plus size customers, and are offering a special 15% off coupon by entering "PLUSPROMO" in the code box during check-out for the following styles: Svoboda - All Styles, Jag - Gordon Plus, Madison Plus and Lucy Flair Plus.

Since we're just starting out with this new venture, your feedback is even more important to us in order to help us make our services even better for you. Now, more than ever, we encourage you to contact us to let us know what's working for you, what isn't, what you'd like to change, and what brands you'd like to see in the future once we're able to expand even more.

We hope that this is the start of something great for us, and it's because of the feedback of our customers and blog readers that we've been able to provide new offerings to better suit your needs. Thanks to everyone for helping us and continuing to get the word out about TrueJeans. Happy shopping!

Julie: Where are your Plus Sizes?!

2008-01-29T17:32:24Z

I just received a comment from one of our readers who was having trouble with finding a pair of jeans in her size on our site.

"Hey Julie:
I guess us chunky gals don’t quite cut it on your computing. I can wear Lane Bryant jeans, but your calculations didn’t come up with even one suggestion for me? whats with that? please get in touch with me - if you are truly interested in fitting everyone in custom jeans! thx! - Anita"

Dear Anita,
We regret to hear that you were disappointed by your visit to truejeans.com. We completely understand your frustration! We, too, have been frustrated by how few plus size premium denim brands there are. We do realize that we currently have some limitations in the selection of jeans that are featured and profiled on our site. Luckily, we have two plus size brands that will be featured on the site this week, ranging in sizes from 14-26.

In order to predict fit and size accurately, we have to do extensive testing, so creating a deep product mix takes some time, and since we study the brands so closely we only give predictions for the brands that we carry. Many jeans brands cater only to “certain” body types.

Unfortunately, there are many body types which are underserved by the apparel industry in general. It is our goal to represent and serve a wide variety a body types on our site, therefore we appreciate your help, feedback, and ideas! Please accept our deepest apologies and we thank you for your patience as we strive to make the jeans buying process effortless for you. I would encourage you to re-visit truejeans this week.

Best,
Julie

TrueJeans is 'Fitting' In with the Stars

2008-01-25T21:07:39Z

Things have been a whirlwind here at TrueJeans! Not only did our 5 Minutes for Mom contest help spread the word about our true fit technology, but we've been busy rubbing elbows, er,...holding measuring tapes up to celebrities at the recent Access Hollywood 'Stuff You Must' Gift Lounge! If you're on our emailing list, you likely received our most recent edition covering all of the details. But in case you haven't, here's a sneak peek at how the stars 'measured up' in Hollywood (sorry, couldn't help myself).

While there, Julie, our fit specialist, was put to work helping to find a true fit for celebrities like 30 Rock's Jack McBryer, The Pussycat Dolls' Kimberly Wyatt, and Rescue Me's Adam Ferrara (among many others). Poor girl. Such an awful job, right?

Our co-founder, Jessica Arredondo dove in to help fit Entourage's Rex Lee find his perfect pair. The verdict? Celebrities' fit needs vary just as much as ours do! Adam Ferrara found his true fit with a pair of Red Engine jeans, while Kimberly Wyatt discovered a perfect pair of Kasil Caitlin jeans. Other celebrities rocked brands like William Rast, Pine IV, Chip and Pepper and more.

While everyone at TrueJeans had a great time with Access Hollywood, it's back to work now to continue our pursuit for the perfect pair of jeans for every body type, famous or not. We encourage all of you to keep those fit questions coming so that you find the perfect pair of jeans that will make you feel like a star.

Julie: Should I Be Wearing Skinny Jeans?

2008-01-24T19:34:36Z

I recently received another great question on the Ask Julie main post:

"Hi Julie! I created a profile and it suggested a number of jeans for me, some of which were skinny jeans. Because of my proportions, I know for a fact that skinny jeans don't work (I have thick thighs and calves). What do you think the problem could be if I am being honest in my measurements, but my results still don't fit properly because the thigh is way too tight?

- Sharon"

Great question Sharon! For the fit predictions to be accurate we need you to be honest about your measurements, but one feature that is great about our site is the style search. Truejeans will generate a personal catalog of all of the jeans that will fit you in a certain size, paired with a star rating. From that point, it would be up to you to narrow your personal style preference and you could eliminate skinny jeans altogether, amongst other categories that you don't feel comfortable in such as extra low rise or snug fit, etc.

It is a pretty common misconception for a figure that has a fuller thigh so stay away from skinny jeans. If you are uncomfortable in the style I would definitely stay away, but if you are comfortable in a skinny it should be paired with a heel and a longer top, or tucked into a boot to balance out the top of the leg and hips. We also suggest for a fuller thigh to stick with a darker wash to create a slimmer look, and a fabric that has some stretch to it. Thanks again! - Julie

Julie: Please Help My Curvy and Petite Girlfriend

2008-01-21T18:35:36Z

A reader recently left me a comment asking about what jeans would flatter his petite and curvaceous girlfriend.

My best advice for your girlfriend after she creates a profile would be to stick with a darker wash jean, and a fabric that has at least 2-3% stretch. The darker wash creates a slimmer silhouette, and the stretch helps for a curvaceous figure and athletic thighs, for utmost comfort. A couple of brands that incorporate stretch and work well with a curvy figure are Pine IV and WORN.

Inseam length is the least of our fit issues, because we can always provide the original hem service. There is nothing better than a fabulous pair of shoes to pair up with your new jeans to help boost your height a bit, or the jeans are just a good excuse to get a new pair of shoes!

Julie