Okay folks, buckle up because my quest for the perfect pair of Lucky Brand bootcut jeans was… an adventure. You’d think with all the jeans out there, finding a comfy bootcut would be simple. Nope. Wrong. Here’s exactly how my day went down.
The Frustration Starts
Honestly, I hit that point where all my old jeans just felt off. Either too tight sitting down, bunching weirdly at the ankle, or feeling like cardboard against my skin. I remembered hearing Lucky Brand was supposed to be comfy with great fits, especially their bootcut. Goal set: find a pair of Lucky bootcuts that feel like heaven and look flattering. Simple, right?
Getting My Bearings at the Store
First thing Saturday morning, I drove over to the mall. Found the Lucky Brand store, walked in, and immediately felt a little overwhelmed. So many washes, so many styles with weird names! I grabbed the nearest salesperson. “Help,” I basically said. “Bootcuts. Comfort is king. Where do I start?”
My Savior, the Sales Associate: She was fantastic. Asked me right away:
- “Do you prefer stretchy or more rigid?” (Stretchy for me, all day long)
- “What kind of waist rise feels best? Mid-rise usually hits a sweet spot for comfort.” (Agreed!)
- “How do you want the thighs to fit? Snug but not tight, relaxed but not baggy?” (Snug-but-not-suffocating, please!)
She pointed me straight to the Lucky You Mid Rise Bootcut. Said it was their classic, comfy one. Okay, game on.
The Trying-On Circus Begins
Armed with three pairs in the same size but different washes (dark rinse, medium rinse, faded), I hit the fitting room. Here’s the blow-by-blow:
- Size Check: Started with my “usual” size. Pulled them on. Okay, they buttoned… but felt tight. Sigh. Grabbed the next size up immediately. Felt instantly better just getting them past my hips.
- The Squat Test is Non-Negotiable: Forget just standing. I sat down right there on that little fitting room stool. Huge difference! The smaller size? Waistband dug in like crazy, felt awful. The bigger size? Waistband stayed put without cutting me in half. Major win.
- Thigh Patrol: Made sure the thighs weren’t strangling me or looking like deflated balloons. The “Lucky You” fabric had decent stretch – hugged without pinching.
- Assessing the Bootcut (& Length!): Stood sideways to the mirror. Crucial! That’s where you see the bootcut silhouette. I looked for a gentle flare starting below the knee, not too drastic. Check. Then, I checked the length with the shoes I planned to wear them with most – which for bootcut is usually a bit of a heel or boot. I took my sneakers off and tried them over my basic ankle boots I wore shopping. Perfect! Just kissed the floor nicely. If they’d been pooling, I would have had to check their inseam or get them altered.
- Material Matters: I literally rubbed the fabric between my fingers and walked around the fitting room. Did it feel soft? Did it have enough stretch to move easily? The “Lucky You” fabric felt soft right away, not stiff or crunchy.
The Final Decision (& Payoff!)
After wrestling (gently!) with the jeans, walking, sitting, squatting, I nailed it. The bigger size (yeah, sizing up is okay!) in the dark rinse, “Lucky You Mid Rise Bootcut” was the absolute winner. It felt amazing:
- Snug but forgiving waist (especially sitting!)
- Comfy thighs with zero sausage vibes
- Perfect bootcut flare that looked balanced, not crazy
- Just the right length for my boots
- Super soft fabric that didn’t fight me
I practically skipped out of the store wearing them. Mission accomplished. Key takeaways? Size is just a number (always try the size up!), the sitting down test is critical, check the length with your shoes, and don’t underestimate the power of asking a salesperson to point you to a “comfort first” style like the Lucky You. Trust your gut… and your squat!
