Straight Leg Stretchy Jeans

Finding the perfect pair of jeans is a challenge. Everyone's shape is a little different so it's hard to find a pair of jeans that show off your assets and hide your flaws. My latest want is a pair of nice straight leg jeans that I can wear to work and for going out. I have quite a few pairs of boot cut jeans already so I want a pair of straight leg jeans to wear with cute heels. I usually have better luck with stretchy jeans because they fit better. My other criteria is that I don't want pay $200 for jeans. I decided to bite the bullet and look for a pair that meet my requirements around $150. My friend suggested that I go visit Aritzia, a Canadian boutique that has recently expanded to the US. I tried on a few pair of jeans before deciding on the J Brand pencil leg.

J Brand '912 The Pencil' Stretch Jeans (ink wash) - $158. This is the pair that I ended up with. They fit tight but the stretch makes them comfortable. The wash is dressy enough for work and evening.

Womens Melrose - Dark Resin Rinse - $169. These are also very nice. The wash is a bit more casual than the J Brand. They're not as stretchy (only 2% spandex), so they may stretch out and lose its shape later. They're also made of a stiffer material than the J Brand.

I also tried on Proportion of Blue which also had a more casual wash and very flattering fit. I can't seem to find them online. The girls at Aritzia really knew their jeans and it was so much fun to just walk into the store and have them bring me what I wanted. It was almost like a Pretty Woman moment.