I tried on jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap. It reminded me that a good pair is worth the investment.

• I tried on similar pairs of jeans at Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Gap.
• I liked the look of the Old Navy jeans, but I was disappointed by the fit and feel.
• Although the Gap jeans were too long on me, I loved how they fit me.

If there’s one thing everyone needs in their closet, it’s a pair of durable blue jeans.

However, as someone who loves a well-put-together outfit, I believe finding a pair that hits my curves in all the right places is equally important. If I’m wearing something regularly, it might as well give me a boost of confidence.

However, the last time I went denim shopping was about five years ago — in the thick of the oversize “mom jeans” era. So, I decided it was time to add a pair of classic straight-leg jeans to my repertoire.