We all understand the struggle of finding the right pair of jeans. The task of running from store to store to try on countless pairs of denim (or, if you’re of a certain age, “dungarees”) becomes even more tiring and difficult to fit into our busy schedules as we age. And who would want to spend their precious free time doing the disappointing and downright despairing task of trying on jeans?
To make your life easier, we set out to find the best jeans for older women, keeping in mind comfort, price, and timeless style. We tapped women 45 and older, including moms, grandmas, and friends, to test jeans from popular brands like Gap, Levi’s, and Spanx. Our testers wore their jeans while walking, working, and running errands, then washed and wore them again to provide in-depth notes on the fit