Disenchantment (Consumer)

[eregyrn]

Call me crazy, but I actually like jeans from the Gap. Or I used to... which is what this post is about

Comments

[rosewildeirish]

Felt that same way when Target got rid of their Cherokee brand stretch jeans. They did something similar with the quality, too - I once tore a hole in the jeans by pulling the sewed-on 'tag' that goes on the outside of the jeans off. Ripped about an inch-and-a-half gap in the seat of the jeans. Brand-freakin' new, so of course I took 'em back.

Would still love to have access to them. They used to fit so well.

[eregyrn]

Yikes! But yeah, that's kind of the way the fabric in the newer stretch jeans from Gap feel to me, too. More stretch than denim, like it might rip somewhat easily.

INADEQUATE, I say.

[telepresence]

They've stopped making the underwear I like. The new brand is...Okay But Different And Lesser. I sympathize.

[eregyrn]

Ooooooooh! *squinch eyes* It SUCKS when that happens to underwear.

I have about eight skillion pairs of the exact kind that I prefer from Jockey... and if they ever stop making them, I will be SO IRRITATED.

[xandra_lj]

See, that's just irritating as hell. Jeans come in two very different types: staples and fashion/dressy jeans, and NOBODY should have to re-establish what their "staple" jeans are once they've finally found THE pair that fit. Most grumpifying.

[eregyrn]

My POINT. Grrr.

[eclecticavatar]

Try Old Navy!

[eregyrn]

Two problems with this

[eclecticavatar]

Another option: check The Garment District huge selection of jeans for those favorites to replace the now deceased pair. I've gotten some great standards there.

[eregyrn]

Well... I have a replacement pair, now. I defaulted to the non-stretch bootcut (in the right finish

[huffytiger]

I feel your pain. Fortunately, I get to find staples on both sides of the Atlantic. Eddie Bauer and LL Bean (USA) for tops, Marks and Spencer (UK) for staple jeans and underwear. M&S sell the exact Good stretch bootcut jeans you describe in their "fancy designer" range. If you can get to an M&S, try them. The Capricorn in me, of course, means I'll go and buy 4 pairs of the exact same thing so that I doesn't run out. I'm very boring. ;o)

[eregyrn]

Er... M&S would appear not to have any United States retail locations. And jeans and shoes are two things that I will no longer buy unless I can try them on first

[huffytiger]

In that case, I *DO* I feel your pain. {{{HUGS}}}