Thrifty Threads: The Perfect Jeans Under $20

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I previously posted about my love of Forever 21 jeans {they’re still going strong after 3+ years without the dreaded crotch rip!}, but while shopping at TJ Maxx last week, I found a pair of jeans that are just as affordable and fit like a glove.

Here’s how the typical jean shopping scenario goes for me: find several pairs I love, they fit at the hips and thighs, but they’re gaping at the waist!

I’m on the petite side {5’2} but like most gals, I’ve got a little bit of hips, thighs and behind. And there’s at least a 10 inch difference between my waist and hips, which makes finding jeans tough. But it turns out my luck changed with a pair of $16 skinnies by the brand Jalate.

When I tell you these fit me perfectly, they’re snug right where they need to be and the stretch gives me a bit of wiggle room {pun intended}.

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Since the jeans are a bold, red hue, I opted to pair them with some neutrals. On a brisk, fall day I can’t get enough of my leather jacket I scored from the Salvation Army coat sale. I kept the leather trend going with an oversized Badgley Mischka bag courtesy of TJ Maxx {it’s only $199 in stores, but originally retailed for $450}.

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The accessories were pretty minimal. Just my vintage earrings and an extra long scarf.

Hautelook credit, looking fly on a dime

And the shoes, we can’t forget about the shoes, right? I finally redeemed a credit from HauteLook and bought these rugged, yet chic boots. It took about two weeks for them to ship, but I’ve worn them non stop.

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Though my new Jalate jeans are just as affordable as the Forever 21 skinnies, time will tell if they hold up just as long.

5 Comments
  • Alex
    Posted at 05:40h, 19 November Reply

    Hot! I love them. and i always have issues finding jeans that work for my body type.

  • Thrifty & Chic
    Posted at 09:29h, 19 November Reply

    You look so cute iwth your hair up and I love the jeans. I’m also a huge fan of the f21 so I’ll check these out!

  • Shoe Bell(i)e
    Posted at 10:23h, 19 November Reply

    Long time lurker, first time commenter:p Just wanna say I love this outfit, esp the jacket and the boots!

  • Danielle
    Posted at 10:44h, 19 November Reply

    OMG LOVE THE BAG!!!!

  • FabEllis
    Posted at 15:47h, 19 November Reply

    I love the outfit! Very cute!

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