Next to bikini shopping, jeans have to be one of the most tricky pieces of clothing to purchase. It doesn’t matter what shape you are, everyone has insecurities they want to flatter and other features they want to accentuate. If you’ve been following Clutch22 for awhile, you might be familiar with my obsession for denim (here’s one example). A couple of months ago, Hudson Jeans sent me their new Kent 5-Pocket Stretch Skinny and they have quickly become a staple in my wardrobe.

To Assume Makes an Ass of U + Me

Though I’ve been following Hudson for awhile, I didn’t purchase my first pair until last December. I’m a pear-shaped girl and assumed that since my long-skinny-legged, little butt friends (you know who you are Ashley, Shelby, Linds) loved the brand; they would never fit me quite right. I was wrong. Ultimately, Hudson won my heart with pocket-placement perfection. If you don’t have a butt, the pockets will be a little higher, which gives the illusion of a little roundness. If you do have a built-in-cushioned-seat, like me, the pockets will come a little lower, essentially minimizing the appearance.

Styling…

With jeans, I usually style based on the wash as opposed to the style. I love wearing this style with pumps/wedges, a tee and fun accessories. Also, as mentioned above, I usually roll the bottoms and below I scrunched them up a little to give a cropped look. I’m not typically a fan of skinnies and flats, but I wear these with my Vans all the time (cropped like the below).

Wearing:

• Jeans: Hudson
• Tee: SPUN (another wardrobe staple)
• Shoes: TOMS Calypso Wedge (new purchase)
• Hat: Forever 21

The Fit…

I normally wear a 26 in denim, which is what I got in the skinny stretch. They do give a little, so if you like your jeans ultra tight, you might want to go down a size. The area that had the most flexibility for me what the waist, which is pretty important if you don’t want to cupcake out the sides of your pants. Another perk? They aren’t super tight, skin-hugging skinny jeans. They have more room in the calves than other brands I’ve tried, which is appreciated.

As for the inseam, I’m 5’5″ and usually roll the bottoms because they are a little long for me, but good news if you’re gifted…err…tall! I’m thinking about getting them hemmed into an ankle jean.

The Wash…

Color is an important decision in jean shopping that often gets overlooked. A wash that fades to lighter in the center is good for elongating the legs, giving a slimmer appearance. It’s pretty hard to find a lighter wash that does this effectively, but Hudson has found a way with the Shirley wash. I’m also a huge fan of the Blue Boar and Elm washes from Hudson, but I don’t think they are available in this particular style.

Where to Buy?

The price is around $176 and they are currently available at Revolve Clothing. I haven’t seen these in stores yet, but your best bet is probably Nordstrom. Shopbop has the version with the Hudson signature flap pocket if that’s more your style.

Do you have a pair of Hudson Jeans? What do you think?

Photo Credit: Hudson Jeans

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