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Are there any 100% cotton women's jeans out there?

9 years ago

It seems that all the ones available are blends of cotton, polyester and spandex. I didn't mind the addition of a small bit of spandex but it seems they really have gone overboard with the polyester. Yesterday I saw some that were 63% cotton, 35% poly, 2% spandex. I know "skinny" jeans are the fashion right now. Which is OK if you're size 1 and 20 something, not if you are size 16/18 60 something.

I have noticed on my older jeans, that are work jeans now, that they use to range from 88%-98% cotton. Then they gradually decreased the amount of cotton to 72-82%. I hate the ones with lots of poly because they stretch out and become baggy after wearing them twice. And they don't last as long but wear out and become "thin" sooner.

And the price just keeps going up. I refuse to pay ridiculous amounts for jeans. I saw a Black Friday ad, 2 for the price of one, so you got 2 for $200 instead of just one. What a deal!

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grainlady_ks

9 years ago

Out here in the middle of nowhere --- when you want "good" jeans you go to a farm supply store or a shop that carries Western-wear.

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TulsaRose
9 years ago
Is this what you have in mind?

Wrangler® Blues Relaxed Fit Jean
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maire_cate
9 years ago
LL Bean carries them - this is the first one I clicked on and it say 100% cotton.

http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/22387?feat=513283-GN1&page=women-s-double-l-jeans-traditional

Check lands End too - i bought a pair this summer that was all cotton.
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caflowerluver
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the links. The problem I have with ordering clothes I have never worn before is knowing if they will fit. I always have to try them on because each brand or style is different. Once I know that they will fit, I can then order them online. I hate the hassle of ordering something then have to send it back because it didn't fit. I wish I could find them in a store around here. I will check out Tractor Supply and such places.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago
Try Duluth trading company. Also I think there are still some of the Amanda jeans by Gloria Vanderbilt that are 100% cotton.

Pretty sure that you can still find Levi jeans too all cotton.

Look at thrift stores they usually have a great selection.
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
9 years ago

Levi 100%cotton
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marie_ndcal
9 years ago
Check Walmart and KMart.
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Amazing Aunt Audrey
9 years ago
You can't beat Levi's. You can get many different leg styles...boot cut, straight leg, etc.
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Rudebekia
9 years ago
I used to swear by Levis but no more. They are so thin or poorly made now. The thick, quality cotton ones are long gone. Moreover, if you buy two of exactly the same product they can vary widely in fit. Sad to see such quality go down hill for cheap fabric and outsourced production.
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jemdandy
9 years ago
I actually prefer cotton jeans with about 20% polyester because these shrink less.
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