Shopping for jeans has never been a fun activity for me; it’s even left me in tears on multiple occasions. Finding a pair that has a high-rise, fits over my hips but doesn’t gape in the waist while flattering my body, and doesn’t cost $300 can often feel like searching for affordable Seattle real estate (hopeless). After much trial and error, plus some blood, sweat, and tears, I’ve found some staple pairs that check all of my boxes! For reference, I am 5’9 / 200 lbs. and usually wear a size 14/32.