As far as personal style, we’d be hard pressed to put any two women next to each other and proclaim that their style is identical or remotely the same… Style is a culmination of your interests, personality, and history. It doesn’t define you, you define it – you’re running the show, and everyone is different.

…Which is why we’re fascinated by one piece of clothing in particular: jeans. If we asked you to give us one name of a woman you knew didn’t own a pair of jeans – could you? Seems like a pretty long shot, right? So how is it that, in a world chalk full of personal styles… we all seem to gravitate towards on particular pieces of clothing?

They’re an essential. And our motto when it comes to essentials is definitely “quality over quantity”.

So when emerging denim brand, Thimbler, offered us a couple pairs of jeans – we had to try. Besides, these weren’t just jeans, they were custom jeans. The very idea of custom jeans resulted in two very giddy bloggers.

We were asked to log on to the Thimbler site and follow the steps of ordering a custom pair of jeans – a practice that neither of us had previously experienced. We selected our style (bootcut, slim, etc.) and proceeded to enter our own, individual information. Customizations included over 30 measurements, which are all kept on file and easily edited for future orders. We then got to choose the wash, pocket style, rivet style, and fabric for our jeans.

… A few weeks later, they arrived.

Here’s how they turned out…

Jen’s Impression: Being as short as I am, just a little weight fluctuation can change my pant size pretty drastically.  For that reason, I was nervous when I ordered from Thimbler: what if I gained or lost five pounds while they were being made?  It might make them unwearable…

…and, low and behold, they were.  Though I was able to get them on, the Thimblers were uncomfortable: the waist was too tight, the length was too short (unless I was in flat sandals) and I felt just a little crushed.  To avoid assumptions, I checked the measurements I entered against the measurements of the pants…and they were the same.  Either I’d measured wrong, or gained weight. Ouch.

However, with the jeans had come a receipt, which contained a note: “Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.  We want to make sure you’re happy with your jeans.” Not only that, but the note was from a real person, with an email address and phone number.  When I explained my situation, she (along with other Thimbler reps) were quick to make it right.  Not only did they ask lots of questions (How many inches longer would you like them?  Are they a half inch too tight, a full inch, or more?  What about the hips?), they even asked for pictures.  (Hell no, I’m not showing you them.  Bad lighting and a muffin top do not make for blogging bliss.)

The second, re-measured pair of jeans were made and shipped fast, along with another note – from the same representative, even – inviting me to contact her again if I had any further concerns.  And the fit?  Well, see for yourself:

Want to see more detail?  Click the image!

As you can see, I got the dark wash, with classic pockets and a boot cut. The waist fits high – just at my navel – which is a nice addition to my collection of low, mid, and high-waisted jeans; the hips are comfortable without being all loose and…hippy.  And those pockets?  High enough to flatter my rear and roomy enough for the usual credit cards and cash. They’re that perfect balance between work-appropriate and casual comfort, which is perfect for my lifestyle.

I’m impressed with the jeans, but I’m even more impressed with Thimbler’s customer service. When my jeans weren’t right the first time, Thimbler made every effort to correct the problem with personable care and constant support.  I would definitely do business with them again, purchasing another pair of these, or trying their skinnies.

Elle’s Impression: Okay, let me start off by divulging to you a secret that only the priveledged know…

I refused to wear jeans until I was about 13. And when I did wear jeans – you bet your sweet seat that I was pulling up my neon socks and scrunching them down over the cuffs. It was a good look.

Needless to say, my relationship with denim is a highly dysfunctional one. One day, we’re best friends; strolling through the park with ice cream and all that. The next, we’re complete foes. They’re baggy in the crotch and tight in the knee – what is going on?

My biggest struggle, though, is the waist-to-thigh ratio of most jeans. I have big soccer thighs, and a waist that is not only high, but also about 10″ smaller than my hips, and that’s a sharp incline when you’re a short-waisted 5′6″. So they’re either too tight in the thigh, or too tight in the waist. What is a girl to do?!

…Get a pair of customized jeans, apparently, because man – these did the trick. I actually received two pairs of these fancy jeans because they’d mistakenly left out one of my measurements which ended up being surprisingly critical – my knee measurement. They sent me both pairs, which I was surprised and thankful for, and the without-knee-measurement pair are WORLDS different in fit.

I selected the Plus Sized Slim Leg jeans with a dark wash, and classic detailing.

The wash is amazing – it’s still as dark as it ever was, after a couple months of wear! The length is perfect, it’s great for cuffing, heels, flats… There are very few things these jeans can’t do.

The only downside is in the same vein as Jen’s: I lost weight. And I never thought that would be a “downside”, but I’d lost about 5 lbs. between the time that I’d ordered them and when I received them. They fit me like a dream right when I got them out of the box, but as I continued to lose weight, the baggier my new favorite jeans got. As of now, right out of the wash they fit perfectly, but because of the ever so slight stretch in the material, I think they’re permanently past the “perfect fit” stage.

Overall, I’m still in love with the jeans. I’m in love with the way they look, the way they feel, the fact that they only carry an $89 price tag for a customized fit, and having all the control over the details. Would I order from Thimbler again? Oh, hell yes. I absolutely plan on it. Their service is amazing, and their product is wonderful – why not?

If you’d like to try a pair of Thimbler jeans for yourself, visit their website!