<p>Agree with peacefulmom- JCrew matchstick are wonderful. Great fit (I get complements on them!!). They last and last too!</p>
<p>My D rides horses and she wears through most of her jeans in the crotch. No matter if they are $30 or $150 jeans. Most dry cleaners can do a decent patch job.</p>
<p>People only wash their jeans every few weeks? I’ve never heard of this tbh. I only own three pairs of jeans that fit so they get washed weekly. It’s never seemed to hurt them. They don’t seem to fade or get overly worn. Until I put on weight, I had jeans that fit for about five years. Gave them to charity when I realized I would never fit in them again, but they seemed to be holding up just fine.</p>
<p>I probably wash my jeans way too much, but they get two or three wears and then go into the wash, or sooner if they get dirty.</p>
<p>I have major problems with jeans wearing out in the thigh area due to to what I call “chub rub.” I have not found reliably sturdy jeans, unfortunately, and the heavier denim usually doesn’t work because I have a very curvy figure and they just do not fit me right without a little bit of stretch. They will be tight on my bottom and hanging off my waist and thighs. </p>
<p>So I don’t have an optimal solution to this problem, but I’ve made peace by not spending as much on jeans. I buy jeans almost exclusively at thrift stores now, so when they wear out in a year or two I don’t feel too badly since I’ve only spent around $7-8 per pair. I also lucked out at a garage sale recently and took a chance on a pair of jeans for $1 that fit reasonably well. If I do buy new jeans, I will not pay more than $20 because brand of the jean seems to be no predictor of how soon they will wear out. I got a pair of nice looking, dark-wash jeans with a curvy fit at K-Mart for about $18 after taxes. That’s the most I’ve spent on a pair of jeans in several years.</p>
<p>this might be happening if her thighs rub together. not an issue for everyone so it wont be an issue for many even with the same brand . if that is the reason then i suggest not wearing a pair more often then 5 times a month. how many days are they worn before this is an issue? try dark heavy denim, anything light will wear out alot faster. are they tight or stretchy? i think the ones that arent stretchy at all might be more prone to this issue. dkny i like, tommy hilfeger,. calvin klein, guess, babyphat ( have not seen a normal looking pair in that brand in years but the old ones i have are awesome!) and many other brands from chain mall stores.</p>
<p>i would try one size larger and stretch. I had a lacrosse/football son with massive thighs and yes, he would blow out the crotch of jeans quickly (and his ski pants, and his swimsuits and his shorts and his boxers). Always right in the crotch just below the zipper. I was surprised by it but for him one size larger in everything and a belt for pants did the trick. For him I think he was so much about rubbing but stress on the area when he moved weakened the threads in the crotch and they don’t add the lycra to men’s jeans that I’ve found.</p>
<p>I have a pair of Bandolinoblue jeans that are at least five years old and look brand new. The little bit of spandex in them makes them fit just right all around. Ditto a pair from Ann Taylor Loft. I can’t remember the last time a pair of jeans wore out. Usually I pitch them because I spill paint on them.</p>
<p>Why not ask some construction workers or similar people who need durable jeans (not fashion jeans) to recommend jeans which are made for their original purpose?</p>
<p>Does she wear really tight slim fitting jeans? Maybe she would have better luck with wide leg jeans.</p>
<p>Could she possibly wear a small size in men’s jeans? The legs might have a more relaxed fit. I found a pair of slim cut Old Navy mens jeans at Goodwill that fit better than any of my "girl’ jeans.</p>
<p>Land’s End or LL Bean use high quality denim and they come in several different fits- both stores have excellent warranties and will replace pants that don’t wear well, for whatever reason. The heavyweight denim gets softer with washing and time and I’ve never had a problem with either brand or with Eddie Bauer either.
Another option is to look for jeans with 2% lycra in them, which will allow them to have some “give” and not stress the seam areas.</p>
<p>Though probably not the most stylish, my dad’s a plumber and his Carhartt jeans last forever. (For someone who suggested durable jeans).</p>