I'm sure this is a common problem, but clothing stores seem to have yet to catch on to it. I have a small waist and big thighs, and it's very hard to find jeans unless they are stretchy - and I don't like stretchy jeans. I tried on the Sweetheart jeans at Old Navy today - which are apparently cut specifically for "smaller waist, bigger thighs!" and there was still a giant gap in the back. Anyone here know of brands that might fit my body type?

YES!!! I recently found Levis at Macys! They now have this new sizing with three different cuts made just for women! Maybe 4: slight curve, demi curve, bold curve, and I believe supreme curve. They go form least to most curvey. I am like you, bigger hips and thighs and very small waist. I go the bold curve. This was the FIRST pair of jeans EVER, any pair of pants actually, that I did not have to alter in the back!!! They just fit!!!!! I am so hoping they have white jeans for summer. Check them out and post what you think! Maybe other brands will now follow along!!!! Here's hoping!!!!

BlackBerryJuice, I just found this link: http://us.levi.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4370093&cp=3146849.3146880&ab=leftnav:leviscurveid:curveidquiz:4370093

It looks like they do have white jeans too! :-) LOL

I long ago gave up and went to mens jeans haha. Besides the larger thighs, I also have a 35" inseam.

Dereon has some nice jeans too - I had bought a couple pair a few years ago and they fit great - they have up to a 35" inseam which is what drew me there. They're also designed by Beyonce so there's room in the thigh even if you have a small waist.

If all else fails, you can take your jeans to a seamstress and she can adjust the waist. Its not too terribly expensive, but I'd find jeans that you REALLY like and have it done.

I have the same problem. I will be watching for any ideas you all have!

Thanks, I'll check out Levi's. I've seen their ads, but was skeptical given that all 3 models appeared to be equally ass-less.

Someone on another thread recommended some brand of Wrangler jeans - maybe Aura or something like that? I am going to check out those Levi's at Macy's once I get closer to goal, but until them I'm going to deal with what I can find at Goodwill as I'm sure the Macy's jeans aren't cheap!

Edited to add: I tried the Old Navy "Sweetheart" jeans too and didn't like the way they fit - I ended up with the "Flirt" ones I think, they were mid-rise and fit a little better than the others. They are stretchy though, super tight when I first put them on but almost loose by the end of the day.

I wear the Flirt jean also. ON I love them because I can get in a 4 there. I love /hate Levis.

I tried on those "curvy" jeans. If you have an booty--no go. I tried on the 6 and the 8 and neither fit. I was not willing to try on anything bigger since my mood was ruined.

I went to Kohls and tried on the Levis Classic fit size 6 and WHOLA! they fit over my thighs and rear. So you might want to try that style.

As I guy, I even feel your pain about the thighs in jeans. All of my life, even when I was skinny in my late teens and early 20s (military), I had a terrible time with jeans not fitting my thighs. I have always had larger thighs and very strong "frog legs" so I could never get the jeans to fit right w/o having to go up a waist size....which then presents a new set of ill-fitting problems. I have always been condemned to a larger waist that what was necessary, even as I progressed in size. I guess if that is my worst problem after I get sleeved, I will be now thankful for it!

Hello I know you said that you tried old navy jeans, but did you try on a few different styles? I know the ones I always wear is technically not the one that matches my body... same with my mom (who is a completely different shape than I am). Once I found the one that worked though I haven't gone back! I also find that since they are so stretchy I generally am a size smaller in old navy jeans than anywhere else... which always makes me feel good lol

Good luck finding jeans!

So I got my Levi's in the mail today from Ebay and they fit great! I had measured myself according to the Levi's website guidelines and it said I was a "slight curve" - the flattest of their fits. I decided to go with my gut and ordered a "bold curve." Lo and behold, it fits like a glove!

BlackberryJuice! So glad the Levis worked out for you!

Try a brand called PZI. They are designed for curvy women. A friend of mine has a 26 waist with 36 hips and a boom pow booty and swears by them.

What about reverse fit jeans? I had a friend who had an hourglass shape and she got 10R's whenever she bought britches. Yep I said britches.

Britches! LOL I haven't heard that since my Grandmother was alive. Those reverse fit jeans look like the old school mom jeans. I think LL Bean has a style like that.

I would buy jeans to fit my butt & thighs, then have them tailored in the waist.