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Last week as we drove to the mall for some early school shopping, Meredith and I discussed how a young woman must be completely aware of who she is before purchasing a good pair of jeans. “That’s easy,” she replied, “My name is Meredith. I’m seven years old, I’m about to be a second grader, I wear glasses, and I’m growing out my hair. I don’t play soccer anymore, but I run faster than most of the kids in my class. I love to read mystery books and I think I might want to be a meteorologist someday. I like to wear black sometimes, but I’m also cute in pink and blue and purple—especially when I’m dancing. My friends think I’m funny and smart and I’m pretty good at music.”
As we entered The GAP, she decided to try on several different styles—the skinny fit, the super skinny fit, the straight fit, and the boot cut. After giving her enthusiastic seal of approval to each and every pair, she ultimately went for the straight fit. “It’s the most comfortable for me because it’s not too loose and it’s not too tight. It’s just right—like Goldilocks.” (I wholeheartedly agreed. The jeans ride just below her waist, the leg openings are the perfect size—not so tight that they look goofy with sneakers, and not too loose for running in flip flops. Despite the light wash and semi-distressed look, the fabric is super sturdy, yet not at all stiff. Best of all? An adjustable waist and snaps instead of buttons.)
“I think what I like the best is that I now have flowers growing on my leg, but they’re not really flowers. I have hearts on my stems, and that makes me one of a kind.”
When it was time to shop for jeans with Harper, I asked her to describe herself so we could find the perfect style. She smiled and said, “I’m Harper. I’m five and I’m going to start kindergarten soon. I haven’t lost any teeth yet, my hair is kind of curly, and I’m very good at karate. I want to be a doctor of bunnies when I grow up. I love eating sugar cookies at the grocery store, and pretty soon I’m going to learn how to read.”
Harper doesn’t have much patience for trying on clothes, but for some reason, the GAP Skinny Fit inspired her to twirl around and say, “I can’t believe this. I look like a big kid. Look at me. I’m 19!” The Skinny Fit jeans passed all of my tests: Harper can bend down and touch her toes while wearing them. She can pull them up and snap them all by herself. When she sits down on the floor, her underpants do not show. The adjustable waist, generous length, and sturdy fabric will see her through several growth spurts.
When we returned home from the mall, Harper put on her new jeans and gave me a quick look at what 19 might be like. (Apparently, it’s confident with a dash of sassy.)
I love that shopping for jeans is not a gloomy chore for my daughters. Meredith and Harper are 100% cozy in their own skin, and they require jeans that can go from a raging full-on active recess to quiet time on the classroom floor with absolutely zero interference. GAP jeans for kids are the perfect combination of ultra-durable, comfy, and super cute. Are you interested in getting some GAP jeans for your kids (or for yourself)? Leave a comment below telling me what you need in a pair of jeans. (Be sure to leave a working e-mail address!) On August 4th, the random number generator will choose one lucky commenter to win a $100 GAP gift card!
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82 responses so far ↓
1 Katie // Jul 29, 2010 at 11:20 am
I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter and look for a lot of the same things you do for your girls. Comfort, durability, practicality, growing room, etc. And not to sound like an ad, but Gap jeans are my go-to for the whole family. They last forever and I can usually find a style that fits everyone. Nice giveaway!
2 Tanya // Jul 29, 2010 at 11:30 am
I am so in need of a new pair of jeans. They need to make me look 5 pounds lighter and taller, so maybe I’m expecting too much from my jeans?
And I need to be able to sit on the floor without my underwear showing, but I refuse to purchase jeans that sit right under my belly-button. :)
3 Julie // Jul 29, 2010 at 11:33 am
My jeans must not gap at the back when I sit down! I too would like to be a doctor of bunnies.
4 amber // Jul 29, 2010 at 11:35 am
I was just thinking about how much I dread fall because I have NO jeans that fit me.
I look for a fit that hangs just right on my hips and doesn’t squeeze the thighs. Slightly flared leg is a MUST.
5 Nicole // Jul 29, 2010 at 11:51 am
I need jeans that magically shrink my keester and maybe narrow up my stems a bit, too. :)
6 Bri // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I need jeans that fit around my waist AND my butt. Those are very hard to find! If I win, I’ll give the new Gap Jeggings a shot, stretchy is my friend!
7 Marianne // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:16 pm
I, too, would like to buy some jeans for my daughter that are cute, age appropriate and do not show underpants.
8 Christy // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:23 pm
I need a pair of jeans that fits in both the waist and the rear end! I have a flat butt, and my jeans are almost always too baggy back there.
9 Wendi McCombs // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I look for jeans that have a mid rise yet not your mom’s jeans (if you know what i mean).
I just want my son to have jeans that are long enough for him yet fit his waist.
10 Heather // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Having a normal sized waist + big booty = need jeans that don’t gap at the back. I also fantasize that someone will invent skinny jeans don’t look crazy on my big bottomed self.
11 Mary // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:35 pm
room for the junk in my trunk, if ya know what I’m sayin’.
12 Jill // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:41 pm
I need jeans that ride somewhat low, below my post-baby muffin top, yet do not show the world my 34-year-old buttcrack.
13 Meg T. // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:45 pm
oh mercy. Jeans. How I love them, I live in them come cooler weather. And yet…
I need a pair that will be cute but not cutesy, that will fit well but not bankrupt me, that will last despite my wearing them 175 days in a row. I also would like them to be a bit wide leg, a little bit low waist and maybe a dark wash. Stretch is nice because if they sit low enough I will be able to wear them through my pregnancy…
to specific?
14 Milissa // Jul 29, 2010 at 12:54 pm
I prefer either wide leg or boot cut jeans…I like them a little loose; nothing that confines my big thighs. I think a darker wash makes me look a little thinner. I usally have to shop in the petite section for pants (I am 5’1), unless I want to get them tailored.
15 Kendra // Jul 29, 2010 at 1:01 pm
I live in jeans. Truly. I even wear them to work and to church. So, having a pair that will hold their color well is important (because they get washed often!). I am also short, so I need jeans where I can choose the length, not just the waist size. Oh, and I my waist is significantly smaller than my backside, so finding jeans that don’t gap at the waist (thereby showing my undies) is crucial, too. I am sure you can see why I don’t get to purchase new jeans very often!
16 Stephanie // Jul 29, 2010 at 1:02 pm
I need a 34″ inseam. This is REALLY hard to find. Most tall sizes are 33″, which makes me look like I’m waiting for the floodwaters.
My son needs something with an adjustable waist. He got his dad’s skinny hips…lucky duck.
17 Lori // Jul 29, 2010 at 1:03 pm
I need for the jeans to be long enough. I have had this problem for most of my long life. :D
18 MeghanC. // Jul 29, 2010 at 1:08 pm
Um, I literally have one pair that fit me. And, I’m going to go ahead and just admit it…They have a stretchy fabricy type waistband. And, gasp..they’re from Target. But, I love them so much. I would love to have a ‘dressier’ pair though and Gap jeans actually fit me!
19 barbara // Jul 29, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Gap’s “Long & Lean” jeans rule. I am definitely neither long nor lean so I was reluctant to try them, but once I did I fell in love!
My daughters love Gap jeans too – same styles as Meredith & Harper.
20 carrie // Jul 29, 2010 at 1:24 pm
My jeans have to fit in the waist AND the butt, and not expose my underwear when I sit down. A tall order, it seems.
21 Amy in KC // Jul 29, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I am 5’11″ and mostly legs. The length of GAP jeans is perfect for me. Also? I am due to give birth ANY DAY now, and and will certainly need new jeans.
My 4.5 year-old twin boys need adjustable waists (one more so than the other), durability, and to be able to tell their pants apart.
22 Amy in KC // Jul 29, 2010 at 1:45 pm
I should have said the length of GAP jeans in TALL is perfect for me.
23 jenn // Jul 29, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Once upon a time I ONLY purchased Gap jeans because I love.Love.LOVE the way they fit. Then I became Mom and things like “food” and “diapers” replaced things like “great fitting jeans” in my budget. But I would really love a new pair of great fitting jeans…and I guess the kids could really use a decent pair themselves…
24 Eliza // Jul 29, 2010 at 2:19 pm
I, too, like jeans that don’t show my underpants. I love GAP jeans. I had a pair a couple years ago I wore until they were primarily mending, not jeans.
25 Debbie // Jul 29, 2010 at 2:21 pm
OMG – your kids are great! Loved their self-descriptions. And so cute in their new jeans.
26 Heather near Atlanta // Jul 29, 2010 at 3:36 pm
I just need my butt to look smaller. Is that too much to ask, corporate America?!
27 joe // Jul 29, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Guy here, so the needs a little different. I’m a bit old school, so I do love me some button-ups. Also if they can make my backside appear to have more elevation than the landscape of Kansas, and, uh, er, well, accentuate the crotch without pinching, then them are some good jeans. Also they should feel just as good standing as sitting.
28 Neena // Jul 29, 2010 at 4:04 pm
I have birthed two children in two years (TMI?). I just need jeans to give the illusion of a waist!
29 Heather Zielinski // Jul 29, 2010 at 4:10 pm
I just realized my 10 year old has outgrown all of her jeans! She definitely needs some before 5th grade starts! We always have great luck with the durability of GAP jeans, and she can usually pass them down for her 8 year old sister to enjoy, too.
30 Mary // Jul 29, 2010 at 4:38 pm
I need something that fits my giant hips and thighs but doesn’t gap too much at the waist. I am far too hourglass shaped to wear pants.
31 Anna // Jul 29, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Yes — being able to sit without flashing the underpants! Low riding jeans make me feel like I have to hitch them up the entire time. Who decided that was sexy?
32 Liz // Jul 29, 2010 at 5:07 pm
My daughter is a single mom and just got her own apartment. She is terrified about doing all this and being a mom at the same time. My granddaughter who is three would be a beautiful californian princess in a pair of Gap jeans.
33 JenS // Jul 29, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Oh my, to have jeans that fit! I used to wear all GAP all the time but then I moved to East Outer Jeebus and there is no GAP here. I like the long length, usually, and a dark wash. I’d go straight leg, probly, but whatever fits. And my kids could use jeans, too, of course. The girl needs jeans that cover her underwear when she sits! My twin boys could use some new pants, too, and adjustable waist is great for them! (and me!)
34 claire // Jul 29, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Your girls are adorable! I’m eight months pregnant with my first and look forward to the day that I can buy stylish jeans at the Gap again. Maternity jeans are really terrible – flared legs, weird distressed wash and none of them are size petite! I’m five feet tall and the Gap is the only place I can buy stylish petite jeans. I also enjoy that they call the petite length “ankle” rather than “short.” It makes me feel better. thanks gap!
35 Tara // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:09 pm
I need a new pair of jeans because I can never find any that fit right so when I do, they stay with me for YEARS. It is now time to get a new pair or two and it sounds like the Gap is the place to go to find a pair that actually fits.
36 Lindsey // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:31 pm
I love GAP jeans. I just bought my son a pair of the black skinny jeans for kindergarten. So cute!
37 Jankat // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:32 pm
My daughter at age 9 already seems to have my tragic figure flaws (small waist, big butt). We are both on a perpetual search for jeans that don’t show our underpants.
38 Angela Everett // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Oh jeans and I aren’t friends. In fact, it’s very difficult for me to find jeans that look good. I really love Gap Long and Lean jeans – however, the 2 pair I currently own no longer fit (thank you, baby weight!) and I’ve given up the dream of shrinking down enough to wear them soon. So this would be super handy as we go into Fall :)
39 Kathy G // Jul 29, 2010 at 8:59 pm
I work at a preschool, so I need jeans that allow me to bend, dance, and sit comfortably on the floor. Durable knees would definitely help!
40 beyond // Jul 29, 2010 at 9:03 pm
i need jeans that fit perfectly. i really want harper’s jeans (and her waist!) in my size.
41 Mary // Jul 29, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I have two boys, and I need very durable jeans! They both like the skinny cut, and we always buy their jeans at the Gap, because they have the shortest inseam I’ve seen available.
42 Paula G. // Jul 30, 2010 at 7:07 am
“Look at me. I’m 19!” I want jeans that make me say that!
43 Carolyn // Jul 30, 2010 at 7:55 am
It looks like I fall into the same boat as many others- needing jeans that can accomodate my generous butt yet not gap at the waist.
Or maybe I just need to think a little more about who I am so I can find the right style!
44 Not Stacy // Jul 30, 2010 at 8:12 am
I love Gap Kids for jeans. My 14-year-old is petite and they look great without being “little kid” jeans. She’s starting high school this fall and needs lots of jeans – no more school uniforms!
45 Alicia // Jul 30, 2010 at 8:16 am
Your kids should be Gap models. So cute!!!!
I love Gap!!
46 Cairn // Jul 30, 2010 at 8:32 am
Rebecca, my six year old, likes jeans that she can move in comfortably and sit on the floor in at school without her behind showing. She also loves a little bling on them if she is lucky. Samuel, my four year old, doesn’t really care about any special features as long as he can snap them himself. It is up to Mommy to make sure they fit correctly (adustable waist!!!).
Love Harper’s top!!! Where did you get it?
47 Tracy // Jul 30, 2010 at 8:38 am
I need jeans that are dressy enough to wear to work on Fridays, but comfy enough to want to wear on weekends.
48 elandsimom // Jul 30, 2010 at 8:39 am
I need a new pair of jeans. I looked at my formerly favorite ones and realized I’ve had them for 5 years and they are out of style.
49 marianne // Jul 30, 2010 at 8:46 am
I need jeans that make me look miraculously thinner. Lacking the miracle, soft, comfy, straight-legs, some stretch, cut high enough to cover the unders when bending over, but not 1988 high.
50 Tracy // Jul 30, 2010 at 10:24 am
I tweeted about my entry!
@twoodruffstl
51 Caminante // Jul 30, 2010 at 11:03 am
I need jeans that fit. And that, unfortunately, is no easy task… Sigh…
52 Emily // Jul 30, 2010 at 2:50 pm
I would just take jeans that fit. My prebaby jeans don’t fit (too tight). I’ve recently lost almost 20 pounds so my current jeans don’t fit (too lose).
53 Karen // Jul 30, 2010 at 3:47 pm
I need jeans that fit a body with, let’s just say “ample” thighs, but non-existant hips and a not-so-tiny waist. It’s a tough one!
54 Shera // Jul 30, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I need jeans because my one ‘good’ pair could hardly be considered good anymore.
55 Rhiannon // Jul 30, 2010 at 6:55 pm
I like to be able to breathe in them.
(also, “Look at me! I’m 19!” LOVE THAT KID)
56 joanie // Jul 30, 2010 at 8:13 pm
My perfect jeans would never wear out, feel buttery soft, and not shrink to Barbie doll size if you accidentally threw them in the dryer.
57 Karen // Jul 31, 2010 at 2:56 pm
I’m taking my soon-to-be kindergartener school shopping in couple of weeks. She is not a fan of jeans…but I think I can convince her to wear jeans with heart flowers. Those would be right up her alley! I’d be happy with any jeans that don’t show her bottom/underwear when she sits or bends over.
58 janatig // Jul 31, 2010 at 7:58 pm
I would like to try on a pair of jeans and say “Wheee! Look at me! I’m 19!” Since I am actually 32, this might be hard. Perhaps the gap could make it happen. Otherwise I’ll probably buy jeans for my four-year-old, who always looks cute.
59 juliloquy // Jul 31, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Jeans need to be at the magical line between slutty and frumpy – no small task. But honestly, I prefer GAP’s cute skirts, shorts, and pants. Thanks for the contest!
60 MsCellania // Aug 1, 2010 at 9:24 am
My two sons, ages 10 and 9, look for comfort and quick-ability in jeans; they must off and on fast. I look for sturdy construction and appearance after washing/drying–if they come out of the dryer with huge wrinkles, they go back!
61 Ani // Aug 1, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Gosh I need jeans for skinny slim boys with looooong legs. Also, something my 5-yr-old can snap/unsnap by himself.
for me…a curvy fit that does not gap out my underwear when I sit. And an inseam between short and regular. *sigh*
62 Alecia @ Hoobing Family Adventures // Aug 1, 2010 at 11:21 pm
I need jeans to not be too high or too low in the waist, fit over my thighs and fit a little snug on the butt…oh and no boot cut. My favorites over the years are always Gap. Cannot wait to get my daughter started on them but the price point is a little high for a 15 month old.
63 Torrey C // Aug 2, 2010 at 9:27 am
I need a new pair of jeans like a whole in the head but I CAN NOT STOP with the Gap jeans since they revamped everything last year. I need jeans to be cute, flattering, comfy and cost efficient. Vive le Gap!
64 Carrie // Aug 2, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I need jeans that make me look 50 pounds lighter and 20 years younger. Whether the Gap makes those or not, I’d still love to win because back to school shopping is expensive!
65 Charisa // Aug 2, 2010 at 2:39 pm
5 year old boys are not easy on their jeans. I need jeans that are durable and will last more than a month before the knees rip out. The snap instead of a button is genius!
66 Stephanie M // Aug 2, 2010 at 3:15 pm
I need jeans that are loose and comfortable, but not so loose that they’re falling down by the end of the day!! Some stretch is nice, but it seems to contribute to the falling down by the end of the day problem. :(
67 Aurora // Aug 2, 2010 at 4:14 pm
I think I need hearts on my stems! super cool! And not too tight around the stomach is nice too.
68 Beth // Aug 2, 2010 at 4:28 pm
My number one criteria in a pair of jeans is that they fit my athletic thighs without being two sizes too big everywhere else. It’s a tall order!
69 betsy // Aug 2, 2010 at 5:35 pm
My son (aged 4) and I need roughly the same things: plain (no hearts on stems for us, though they are adorable on your kid), durable, mostly straight-legged. I am hard to fit, while Ian is a standard size (I believe the industry name for his size is “whatever Doug and Greg outgrew.”}
70 Amanda Fisher // Aug 2, 2010 at 5:53 pm
My daughter just turned 11. For her ages 6-9 the gap kids had the only pair of jeans that fit her, and the classic cut was only available on line. I bought groups of pairs. Last year, her tastes became very specific and buying jeans was hard. We ended up all over the place. Yesterday, we tried on all the jeans she had at the end of last school year. Only one pair fit. I thought to myself, as I realized with a pre-teen who is wearing Jr. size 3 and women’s 4 – I need to take her on shopping trips to pick out her own clothes (no more finding one item that fits and me buying every variation I come across). I decided a trip to a gap store (no more gap kids -so sad). I LOVED LOVED Harper and Meredith’s self descriptions. Very developmentally advanced if they came up on their own with personality and preference descriptors in answer to the questions “who are you” Most at this age would stick with the concrete items as name, age, family relations. I love your blog, don’t comment much (what – once a year?) – but I like the gap and would really benefit from a gap gift card to enhance my daughter and my school shopping experience. Thanks!
71 Haus // Aug 2, 2010 at 9:35 pm
I used to love Gap jeans for their length options – I’m 5’10″, so it can be hard to find the right length. I wore a lot of Gap maternity too – great t-shirts!
At 5 my son is tall enough to wear a 6, but skinny enough to wear a 4. So we’re going to hit Gap this month to try on their 6 slims. I’ve been buying Gap jeans for him since he was a baby — great jeans for kids!
72 R // Aug 3, 2010 at 9:11 am
I need some new jeans so that I like so much that I will finally give up on wearing maternity jeans. It’s been 4 weeks and I haven’t even attempted to find where I stashed my regular pants.
73 CarrieP // Aug 3, 2010 at 10:07 am
For the pleasantly chubs short 3 year old, a generous waist and style that cuffs easily and attractively; for the skinny six year old, skinny jeans that don’t look girly; for me, dark denim and butt-lifting!
74 birdie // Aug 3, 2010 at 10:42 am
In jeans I just need to avoid that waist-gap thing. You know the thing I mean? Where the jeans fit your butt awesome but then leave this gaping canyon right above your butt where some sicko could totally look down and ogle your days of the week undies? That’s what I look for in a pair of jeans- a nice snug waist for underwear privacy.
75 Steph // Aug 3, 2010 at 11:34 am
I have a seventeen year old daughter going away to college who needs jeans that are comfy enough to study, play and probably sleep in.
76 diana // Aug 3, 2010 at 11:40 am
hi! i need jeans that don’t show my underpants when i bend over while chasing/picking up/picking up after/etc. my 2 young boys!
77 carolyn c. // Aug 3, 2010 at 7:02 pm
i haven’t yet tried the gap jeans on my daughter (almost 5) but i think we’re headed in that direction soon.
78 kelli // Aug 3, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I need jeans that fit my “waist” after 3 kids.
79 April G. // Aug 3, 2010 at 11:47 pm
I remember that “I’m 19!” feeling. When you put something on that just makes you feel all grown up.
I look for jeans that don’t give accentuate my muffin top too much, and for ones that aren’t too long for my 5’2″ self. I usually like the ANA ones at JC Penney, but will definitely have to check out the Gap!
80 Jen // Aug 4, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I just want some jeans that fit! I don’t like them too tight or really baggy. It’s hard to find that!
81 sarah // Aug 4, 2010 at 12:48 pm
I need jeans that look like I chose them on purpose. Where I look like I have a waist and no one gets flashed when I bend down.
82 Andrea W // Aug 4, 2010 at 3:32 pm
I need a pair of jeans that make my short little legs look longer. Gap jeans just fit well. Period.
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