Wrangler Women's Aura Instantly Slimming Mid Rise Boot Cut Jeans - Flattering & Comfortable Denim Pants for Casual Wear, Work & Everyday Outfits

I recently lost weight and I've been needing new jeans since my beloved Lee Riders and Levi's 515's are too big. I automatically bought my two faves and was so disappointed because both styles are now not the type of denim that I consider to be real jeans. The Lee's and the Levi's both fit well and both were only 1% spandex, but the cotton used is flimsy. So the jeans are not only not as durable as real denim, they stick to every cellulite dimple on my backside (there are a fair number of those) and I have to wear hot shapewear underneath to look decent. Kept looking and found these Wranglers that looked like "my style" and I was so excited when I got them - they are real denim. They look great, but they will stand up to a lot of washing and drying as well as rough wear that my other "so-called jeans" won't. Better yet, I don't have to wear Spanx underneath them because the coarser material doesn't insist on outlining every flaw in my less than perfect rear. The fit is great (very similar cut to Lee Riders) although these definitely run large. If you want your jeans tight and you don't put them in the dryer, you can probably get away with a full size lower than you normally wear. I bought my regular size, but washed them in hot and threw them in the dryer on high - perfect! And, hey, they are real denim so they can handle the laundry abuse. I am 5'6" and the average inseam fits great - can wear with flats, but a little extra length to handle 2'" heel sandals. I think average would be OK for 5'4" to 5'8', but adjust accordingly to your leg length and type of shoes you wear. Check the listing of the material content of the color you choose - I noticed that there are some differences in material for the different colors. Totally love these jeans - will be getting more.