Nothing beats a perfect-fitting pear of jeans when browsing clothes online or on the shelves.
Comfort and easy-to-wear are two of the biggest determining factors. It may not seem like a massive deal, but it can often be difficult to source the right ones, The Daily Record reported.
Levi's are a popular choice, but they can be rather expensive.
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That's why BirminghamLive reporter Emily Collis headed out to the high-street with the aim of buying a good quality pair of jeans that won't hurt the bank account.
She tried a pair each, from M&S and Primark - to analyse if they fit the criteria.
Here is what she said about her experiment.
M&S Sienna Jeans
M&S' Sienna Straight Leg Jeans With Stretch, priced at €25, are the retailer's bestselling pair of jeans.
Accumulating more than 4,000 five-star reviews online, shoppers described them as "comfortable and flattering."
Sold in nine different colours including black, white and varying shades of blue, Emily went more in depth.
Emily said: "I was impressed to see that Marks' jeans came in sizes 6 to 24 and in petite, regular and long, as well as extra short and extra long. I'm 5 ft 10 and it can be a nightmare trying to find jeans that fit, so it was refreshing to see a big name store catering for a range of heights and body shapes."
She said they were a solid black colour when purchased, as opposed to faded, which it said online.
She added that the denim was stretchier than she thought it would be and good quality, with stitching and detailing that gave them a more upmarket look.
Emily said the size was perfect around the waist, with the jeans sitting comfortable above the hips and flattering the bum. The straight fit cut also made the jeans loose but not baggy.
Emily added: "I was surprised by how long the jeans were and they bunched up around my ankles. Thankfully, I actually preferred the way they looked rolled up. I tested them out at an Elton John concert and found them to be super comfortable. I even got compliments on them from a couple friends."
Primark Stretch Mom Jeans
Emily said she disappointed after finding that there were no tall/petite sections in her Penneys.
She selected the Stretch Mom Jeans after she could not find a pair of stretchy straight leg jeans. Priced at a much cheaper €15, the bargain pair's fabric and stretch was described as feeling similar to M&S' €25 pair.
Available in UK sizes 4-20, which led Emily selecting a size 16 after finding that the size 14 seemed a little small.
Emily said: "When I tried the jeans on at home, I was surprised to find they were actually a little snug around my waist. When I held them against the M&S pair (size 14), the waistband on Primark's size 16 pair was actually slightly smaller. I couldn't believe it."
The jeans looked okay and flattering on the hips and bum when stood still, she added.
However, Emily said the fabric started "scrunching in places and riding up", which had to be remedied by constantly pulling it down.
Emily said: "As expected, they were too short on me. I'm taller than most, but these ended almost halfway up my calf, so anyone over 5 ft 6 would probably struggle with them. I ended up taking them back."
Due to the obvious sizing issues, Primark's budget pair just didn't hit the mark, she opined.
"Add on the lack of petite/tall ranges, it was not a great experience for Emily who said that it "put her off shopping there for jeans in the future," she added.
M&S' €25 Sienna Jeans, however, managed to fit all the criteria she was looking for. Flattering and super comfortable, Emily said that she will be purchasing them in more colours in the future.
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