What appealed to me is the fact that they were very forgiving around the thighs and the flare at the button was just the right size. Oftentimes, flair cut or even boot cut jeans flare too much and they make the thighs look extremely disproportionate. With the Briana jean, this didn't happened. They were cut so that my ample thighs were balanced by the flare. I appreciate that. Also, I love a good dark wash jean. It allows for a sophisticated easy to wear look. For a quick, no- fuss 'fit dark denim is good to throw with a button- up and some peep toes and you are in there like swimwear.
The down side is that pretty much all the Maurices jeans are low rise or sit at the waist. Now I am a grown woman. I like my jeans securely at my waist, especially considering that I don't like belts. This problem was compounded by the fact that to be "safe" I ordered a size 20 instead of my rightful 18. I wasn't sure if they ran true to size so I ordered a size bigger and screwed myself. It was okay when I first slipped them on and but then I started walking and they eased on down, yellow brick road- style. If you order, I implore you to get your size.
The end result = I would buy Maurices jeans... like with my own money and everything.... in my right size. I kinda have my eye on the Ciara Boot Cuts.
Now for the good part. Maurices has offered to give a $20 gift card to one lucky SyrupSandwiches.com reader. All you have to do is follow the blog and leave a comment telling us what you look for in a good jean. Make sure you leave your email address. This contest will end next Monday, March 22nd at midnight EST.













