Tips To Buy Women's Premium Denim As Price Tag Isn't Everything

When purchasing jeans, quality is essential. Luxurious denim will not only feel better but also endure longer. Even if designer labels are more likely to spend money on high-quality materials and fabric, it doesn't follow that you can't get well-made jeans that are more reasonably priced. Knowing how to distinguish quality materials from those that will fall apart at the seams is the secret (literally).

So what exactly distinguishes women's premium denim? How do you know when you've found the ideal match? We've put together the definitive jeans shopping checklist you can use the next time you're in the market for some new denim. Read on for our buying advice on premium denim jeans.

A Heavy Material

The touch is everything. The denim used to make high-quality jeans is stronger and heavier in weight. They should feel as luxurious as they should appear. Get the fabric when you're shopping, then. Except for summer jeans, lightweight denim may often be considered to be of poorer quality. Ask a salesperson for a pair of jeans denim weight if you can't find it on the label. Additionally, if you're purchasing online, examine if the product description includes information on the fabric weight (e.g., "light," "medium," or "heavy").

Strong Stitching

The stitching can determine the quality of a women's premium denim on the hems, pockets, and side seams. You want a strong stitch that won't pull, split, or unravel under tension. Double-stitching, two rows of stitches close together, and chain-stitching, a looped stitch resembling a chain's links, are both indications that the jeans were made with additional care. However, if you use a thick, sturdy thread, one row of stitches is also acceptable.

Give a pair of jeans the old durability test to see if they're up to the task: Stretch the seams slightly. Poor construction, my friends, if you notice or hear threads coming undone.

Stretching Factor

Bring on the stretch denim if you want comfortable, form-fitting jeans. When buying stretch jeans, look at the label to see how much Lycra or Spandex is in the material. You want no more than 2 percent. The problem is that, while constructed of fabric intended to stretch and pull, stretch jeans should only go so far (unless they are jeggings, of course). Generally, 1 percent will provide you with a more forgiving fabric, while 2 percent will give you a hint of stretch for comfort. The jeans will likely start to deteriorate or sag more than that. In addition, while stretch women's premium denim is designed to fit closely, size down if you're in doubt about your jean size because this fabric tends to get looser with repeated wear.

The Final Verdict!

Have fun trying on a few different styles of designer jeans. They will give you a taste of what higher-quality denim feels like, even if you don't plan to purchase them.