Jean Therapy

02/21/08

really pushy

by luvmydenim at Citysearch

Pros: really good selection of jeans.

Cons: very pushy salespeople, limited range of sizes

I went in looking for the ultimate pair of jeans - the not-too-distressed, not-too-boring pair. The staff discouraged me from even trying on some pairs (although that could have been because my size - 26 - wasn't in stock). After trying on all kinds of blinged-out jeans that were completely not my style, I ended up leaving with a pair that pretty much fit the bill. I was assured that the jeans (again no size 26) would stretch a bit as premium jeans do. As suggested, I wore them at home for several evenings, and they never stretched at all. I went back to return them (no refunds, just exchanges), and went through the whole process again with a different staff person. In frustration I finally left with a $200 pair that is related to what I hoped for, but still far from that perfect pair. I have no intention of returning yet again to the hard sell, so I guess I'm stuck with them.

Be prepared to have your favorite premium brands insulted if they don't carry them, and be prepared to have them try to talk you into the wrong size when they don't have the right one.

• Pros: good (not great) selection
• Cons: pushy