More Lane Bryant Right Fit love

4th August 2007

More Lane Bryant Right Fit love

I have to say, I am in total love with my new Lane Bryant Right Fit pants. They’ve since become my favorite jeans, whether for going out at night or working in the garden. And now that Lane Bryant has a special Buy One, Get the Second half off special, I’ve ordered two more pairs.

And apparently, I’m not the only one who thinks Lane Bryant’s divinely-inspired jeans are pure heaven. Check out an article here on St. Louis Today on how the company came to design and manufacture its newest line of jeans.

Over three years, Intellifit trucked three of its Virtual Dressing Rooms all over the U.S. to 50 or so Lane Bryant stores. For a couple of months, every customer who walked into the store would be offered the opportunity to be scanned, so as to help the company make its clothes fit better, and a $5 coupon. Fourteen-thousand women took the store up on the offer. (Charpentier was also amazed by the eagerness of customers to help improve fit. A pilot study that sent out postcards to plus-size customers inviting them to be scanned had an 80 percent response rate, instead of the typical 8 percent or 10 percent.)

With the data in hand, Lane Bryant can build its sizes to fit the bodies of its actual customers — instead of doing it based on guesstimates derived from statistics drawn from measurements of young, fit, white women collected by the government to make women’s military uniforms during World War II.

According to Lane Bryant’s Catherine Lippincott, when its in-house size experts looked at the Intellifit data, they saw immediately that they’d need to make jeans in three different silhouettes to fit their customers.

The new system, called Right Fit, offers a range of eight sizes in each of three different hip-to-waist ratios. A woman with a 34-inch waist wears a “straight” if her hip measurement is between 36 inches and 39 inches; she’s “moderately curvy” if her hips measure between 40 inches and 43 inches; she’s “curvy” if her hips are between 44 inches and 47 inches.

Whatever the form and function, I think Lane Bryan scored a home run, both with their jeans and with plus-size shoppers.

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1 On August 5th, 2007, Kate Harding said:

Definitely a home run from where I’m sitting, in my Right Fit jeans.

I’ve already got 3 pairs, and I’m seriously thinking about getting two more during this sale.

posted on August 5th, 2007 at 10:58 am

2 On August 5th, 2007, Jade said:

I LOVE those jeans!

posted on August 5th, 2007 at 10:04 pm

3 On August 6th, 2007, everstar said:

I may have to swing by a Lane Bryant after work.

I hope they don’t wear through in the thigh as fast as my last few pairs of Lane Bryant jeans did. Nothing makes me feel cruddier than having to buy new jeans simply because they cannot take the friction of my thighs.

posted on August 6th, 2007 at 11:26 am

4 On August 7th, 2007, Toby Wollin said:

And this is one of the reasons why Lane Bryant is a great store – they actually use their heads about their customers and what their customers want and are looking for. Amazing…

posted on August 7th, 2007 at 9:07 am

5 On August 7th, 2007, fuzzykitten said:

I really wish that someone would make jeans like this for smaller waists. I’m just slightly too small to fit into the Lane Bryant waist range, but too large for most “normal” size ranges. Those inbetween sizes suck for selection and if anyone has suggestions for good jeans that would fit my 31-35 waist-hip, I would be very appreciative.

posted on August 7th, 2007 at 10:43 am

6 On August 18th, 2007, ladyjaye said:

Damn, I wish that Addition-Elle/MXM would do the same for their Canadian customers…

posted on August 18th, 2007 at 1:01 pm

7 On August 21st, 2007, Carol said:

I like the LB right fit jeans too but I LOVE the Catherine’s Plus Sizes Right Fit dress pants!!! If you have time and want a great pair of pants, check out Catherine’s.

posted on August 21st, 2007 at 3:39 pm

8 On September 2nd, 2007, The Fluff said:

That’s an EXCELLENT idea from Lane Bryant. Someone now needs to do that for smaller sizes. One size is tight around my HUGE hips whilst the next size up are WAY too big around the waist. But, I’m WAY too small to fit into the Lane Bryant sizes. According to the fashion industry, I either need to lose 30 pounds (maybe, it would be REALLY nice if I could ), or gain 20 pounds (not happening).

posted on September 2nd, 2007 at 9:29 pm

9 On September 9th, 2007, KB said:

I absolutely hate the fit of the new jeans. I wear 24 petite and have loved wearing the Venezia flare jeans for several years now. They’re the only jeans I’ve found that are comfortable, look great, and fit perfectly. It appears that these are no longer on the website. What a disappointment. I wish these old ‘low-rise’ jeans were still offered as an alternative. The ‘Right Fit’ jeans have such a high waist. I feel like I’m wearing grandma jeans.

posted on September 9th, 2007 at 12:37 am

10 On January 6th, 2008, Gloria said:

I ordered my 3rd pair or ‘Right Fit’ dress pants from Catherines. Lane Bryants ‘Houston’ Right Fit don’t have the partial elastic waist, which make them easier to move in. And then again, Catherines only carry Black and Brown. No other colors…But I love my ‘Right Fit’ pants..

posted on January 6th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

11 On January 10th, 2008, victoria said:

These jeans are the best thing that happened to me. My husband can’t keep his hands off me.

posted on January 10th, 2008 at 9:50 pm

12 On January 21st, 2008, Lauren said:

I have always had problems with jeans not fitting because I have no butt ( a problem more than enough of my friends have asked to take off of my hands). I have never had jeans that would fit both my butt and my legs/thighs. Both were either too baggy or too tight. I went in and decided to give these new jeans a try after hearing ravs from my sister in law who i more than blessed in the backside. I guess on my size (7) and grabbed jeans in all three styles. The yellow worked MIRACLES. I have never felt so confident in my life! I love these jeans and reccommend them to anyone!

posted on January 21st, 2008 at 5:06 pm

13 On February 24th, 2008, PJ said:

I HATE THE NEW JEANS!!!!! BRING BACK THE LOW RISE STRETCH FLARE!!!! WHY DO YOU ALWAYS DISCONTINUE THE GOOD STUFF???

posted on February 24th, 2008 at 6:05 pm

14 On March 12th, 2008, Cyndy said:

Love my 2 pairs of jeans and 1 dress pant in the new sizing. I am hopeful that LB will expand into other fabrics such as twill, and offer summer dress pants.

I did find the catalog service poor. Both of my first 2 orders shipped were wrong. I need petite and I got tall, then I ordered yellow and got red. Last pair I bought in a mall 100 miles from home where the service was excellent. I asked for an exchange for the correct yellow sizing but I am still waiting.

posted on March 12th, 2008 at 4:53 pm

15 On March 15th, 2008, lowrise jeans lover said:

I don’t see how they accommodate all the various waist sizes. It’s a good start though. Eventually they will probably need to expand this out to dozens of fits–maybe even custom made.

posted on March 15th, 2008 at 3:24 am

16 On April 9th, 2008, Olivia Francesca said:

The Right Fit bottoms are a revolutionary sizing system in plus sizes from the premier plus size store Lane Bryant. They are currently offered in denim, demin crop, Wear-to-work and Wear-to-work crop.

Please make sure to have an associate fit you. The Fashion Experts use a very special in-house metric system. In general, if you are 14=1,16=2,18=3, 20=4, 22=6, 24=7 & 26=8. But make sure the associate measures you for the best fit.In the denim, you can order largers sizes in the store from LB@ME. Currently, shipping is free for 4-8 business days but you must use a credit/debit card.

The yellow label are straight through the hip & seat. The red label allows for a little move curve through the hip, seat & tummy. The blue label are cut a little fuller throught the tummy and tush. They have darts to allow for the fullness. Some customers may drop a size in these.

Lane Bryant offers all three cuts in Bootcut and Flare in both light and darks rinses.

Always try and size up and size down.

These jeans are amazing! I’ve witnessed customers coming out of the fitting room area showing off their new buns and yelling “I’m a 3!” They look so happy!

While you are at it, have their Fashion Experts do a Cacique bra fitting for you are well. The Balconette is great.

posted on April 9th, 2008 at 10:47 pm

17 On August 2nd, 2008, Donna L said:

Good news, I hear Fashion Bug is coming out with the same jeans and dress pants, and in plus and misses sizes. Yeah!!

posted on August 2nd, 2008 at 8:17 am

18 On August 13th, 2008, Molly said:

I love mine that I got today! I was always forced to buy a 22 tall, but I don’t look like I should wear a 22 tall, I have big hips, but a tiny-ish waist. I was so surprised when I went to get fit! I wear a 1 curvy tall (major self esteem boost, I’ve lost 50 pounds this year, so being told the size was akin to a 14, I pretty much jumped for joy!) These pants are amazing!

posted on August 13th, 2008 at 11:42 pm

19 On August 14th, 2008, enawhz said:

none of their “fit jeans” fit me at all makes me sad actually it used to be the one place where i can find jeans that fit me perfectly. I’m still looking for an alternative:(

posted on August 14th, 2008 at 4:49 am

20 On August 22nd, 2008, Shannon said:

Does anyone know which plus size jeans, if any, fit a gal like me with big thighs, but a medium sized waist???? HELP?????

posted on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 am

21 On September 10th, 2008, SteveD said:

They are great jeans. I have some from Catherines and an pair of Boot Cut from Lane Bryant. They look good on guys too. I hate baggy jeans. After reading about these all over the web I got several pair.

SteveD

posted on September 10th, 2008 at 2:07 pm

22 On September 14th, 2008, pat lombardo said:

I just got the just right fit and I love them,Ihave bought
jean befor didnt fit right so I when to cotten pullons
but I need some suppor in the stomch aire.and these do that
for me and the sale person at fashion bug was great in helping
me.just want to thank them. I can wear jeans again and I bought
six pair thank again pat lombardo

posted on September 14th, 2008 at 9:15 pm

23 On October 31st, 2008, S said:

So I’m 5 ft 10 inches and a size 14 to 16 depending on how stressed I am. I have to say that sometimes I wondered if they made the low rise stretch flare jeans just for me. Thats how well they used to fit! So imagine my disappointment when I found out MY jeans were being discontinued. but I held out hope that LB would come through and somehow this would all work out… It hasn’t I recently bought a pair of the Right Fit low rise stretch flare jeans and I hate them! there is this huge pouch thing in the front of the waist that I can only assume is for my stomach which is a 14/16 size stomach and doesn’t seem small to me. I hate them, hate them hate them! And now I am mourning my old stretch flares…. (sigh)

posted on October 31st, 2008 at 7:29 pm

24 On January 20th, 2009, Liz Shapro said:

Which jeans do I buy?! I have 2, 3,and 4 straight and medm. curvy, none of which are quite right. My fat is from my chest to the top of my legs. Thighs and legs are relatively thin…or maybe I should say “thinner”. 2 ain’t bad, they fit the toosh; but I can’t button them if I want to breathe. 4′s are silly, fit the waist but the legs and toosh fabric flaps in the wind! Only a burqa would fit well!!!

posted on January 20th, 2009 at 4:50 pm

25 On January 29th, 2009, marshonne w said:

Liz, what size pants do you wear normally? to me it sounds like you would be a Yellow fit, but without a more detailed self description i’m not really sure. where do you carry your weight most? how are your curves shaped? let me know and i can try to help if you want. (i have 7 pairs of these jeans and am considering getting more!)

posted on January 29th, 2009 at 5:37 am

26 On January 29th, 2009, Liz Shapro said:

As I stated, I’m fat from below my armpits to tops of thighs. Arms, legs are ok. I’ve been wearing my 2′s in blue denim, staight shape, 3′s in black, straight shape. I find that, since they’ve stretched, those sizes are ok in the waist. If anything seems out of whack, I’ll just go to the tailor. Thanks for your in-put.

posted on January 29th, 2009 at 12:40 pm

27 On March 10th, 2009, trisha ann said:

i have never felt so sexy or comfortable then the day i put venezia jeans on these jeans are the best.they put to shame baby phat 77 annd all the other high price jeans.right fit is the prefect jean ever.i own 12 pairs of right fit jeans and i won’t ever trade them in.lane bryant has made me the women that i am today.i have never been so sexy or confident about my self.i feel like i am the sexiest women in the world.if you haven’t tried these jeans try them.

posted on March 10th, 2009 at 1:40 pm

28 On March 11th, 2009, SteveD said:

Lane Bryant has a big sale going on for “Right Fit” Pants (Jeans and other types).

http://www.lanebryant.com/pagebuilder/SHOPPING_LANDINGPAGE?PAGEID=1507&cgid1=141&subcat=see%20all

Until Mar 22,09 – All of them are $29.99

I took the Wife and finally got her some jeans.

SteveD

posted on March 11th, 2009 at 7:09 am

29 On March 16th, 2009, JulieAKirk said:

Actually, I HATE THESE JEANS!!! THEY STRETCH TOO MUCH AND DO NOT KEEP THEIR SHAPE WHEN WORN ALL DAY. I PREFER THE JEANS YOU USED TO CARRY. THANKS

posted on March 16th, 2009 at 7:46 am

30 On March 17th, 2009, marshonne said:

julie,

you have to go one size down from what you think you would wear. for example, i wear a 24/26, which comfortably fints in a size 6, but because of the stretch, i wear a 5. after i’ve worn them for a few, they fit absloutely perfect. also, you have to ahve an associate help you with these jeans. the body shape make a HUGE difference. i originally thought i was a yellow, but i’m really a red. i now own 7pairs of these jeans, and still want 1or2 more. trust me, thesde things are worth it when they fit right.

posted on March 17th, 2009 at 1:17 am

31 On March 22nd, 2009, Patty D said:

Because of the wonderful fit and style of the “Right Fit” jeans, I became the grand prize winner of the “mania” contest!
Thanks to Lane Bryants and Right Fit!!

posted on March 22nd, 2009 at 6:24 pm

32 On April 18th, 2009, Tracy said:

I loved the right fit red, 6 petite stretch flare jeans until I went to buy some new ones a couple weeks ago and realized that they changed the fabric… Now the 6 petites are too small, and the 7 petites are too big. Something definitely changed, and I’m really sad because I thought I had FINALLY found jeans that fit well. LB, please look into the new fabric/sizing issue. I’ve heard 3 others comment on this as well, so I know I’m not alone. THANKS!

posted on April 18th, 2009 at 10:35 pm

33 On May 5th, 2009, Simahoyo said:

I like the jeans alot. All my weight is in front, and these actually work. The only two things the company MUST change are these: Deeper pockets. and Breathable fabric on the non-jeans line. I would love the be able to wear these on a hot day.

posted on May 5th, 2009 at 10:05 pm

34 On May 15th, 2009, SteveD said:

http://www.lanebryant.com/pagebuilder/HOME

Yet another sale. $20 bucks a pair now.

What’s that over 50% OFF?

SteveD

posted on May 15th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

35 On July 18th, 2009, Mo said:

I hate the new jeans, and can’t find what I can wear. I previously bought size 20 stretch wilshire. I keep ordering different ones in different sizes. I also hate the new sizing system. I don’t wear a size 4 and it’s insulting that they make up a new sizing system to try and make me “feel good about myself” And when the woman at Fashion Bug started coming at me with the measuring tape I was close to flattening her. Even a size “4″ doesn’t want a measuring tape around. I tried to ask what the size is that replaces the 20 (just an approximate guess). Nope, had to try the measuring tape. So, I just don’t buy their jeans anymore

posted on July 18th, 2009 at 7:33 pm

36 On July 21st, 2009, marshonne said:

the tape system can be very inaccurate. if you used to wear a size 20 in womens clothes, you would wear a 2/3 in the blue; 3/4 in the red; and a 4/5 in the yellow. since the colors and sizes are based on your body shape, it can vary between the colors and the style of pant that you are wearing (denim vs work trousers). I have’nt been to fashion bug so I dont know how their pants fit. I wear LB pants cause they are the only ones that are tall enough for me. without knowing what your body type is I can only point you in the right direction. I would suggest to go to a LB store since they seem to have a good handle on how to CORRECTLY size people into these pants. hope that this helps!

posted on July 21st, 2009 at 2:39 am

37 On January 27th, 2010, StPaulIrishGal said:

Guess what? I just learned that Lane Bryant will be discontinuing thier Right Fit Jeans both online and in stores. If you dont beleive me email them and “Ask the CEO” yourself. Would really be nice if they would get the consumers opinion BEFORE they make their marketing decisions… JEEZ! Once again another great product for us “healthy and tall” gals go to the wayside because its not mainstream.

posted on January 27th, 2010 at 6:39 pm

38 On February 7th, 2010, Kathi said:

I already sent email via the Catherine’s website about the Right Fit jeans being discontinued. I recevied Catherine’s gift cards for Christmas and was looking forward to getting new jeans. I knew exactly what I wanted and was actually thinking I could just pluck a couple off the shelf and be done. Whoa….not so fast….you think we are going to keep making something that people want? I was so irritated. The alternate they offered was boot cut. Well, that is fine if you are 22. I’m not. I’m 42 thankyouverymuch. I came home and jumped on their website only to find the same as the store. I then jumped on eBay and hoped for a couple up for auction. No such luck. One pair in a size blue 5. So…..if you know someone who is hoarding Right Fit jeans, tell them they could make some money selling to the rest of us who are not so fortunate. I am dreading the day that I HAVE to go looking for jeans. Until then I will be very nice to my current supply.

posted on February 7th, 2010 at 11:58 pm

39 On February 14th, 2010, SteveD said:

This would be so sad if Right Fit Jeans are going away. Yellow 5 fits me perfect. I would buy another pair if they were in stock. On Sale for 30 bucks now.

posted on February 14th, 2010 at 9:25 am

40 On February 22nd, 2010, Misty said:

I just found out yesterday that I may not be able to buy my Blue 5 average bootcut jeans any more and I could scream. Every other type of jean I have tried has a huge gap at my back because they don’t fit my body right, but these fit great. I only wear the Houston slacks for work and those seem to be doing just fine in my Right Fit size. I hope the company reconsiders and puts more out there for the consumer. I remember last summer hoping that they would come out with capris and shorts in the Right Fit line.

posted on February 22nd, 2010 at 11:53 am

41 On February 22nd, 2010, SteveD said:

Last I heard (asked again today and read on Facebook for LB) they are just going back to normal Sizes. They are going to re-intro them. Read Higher Priced with new Size Tage.

I love the Right Fit Jeans. No gap in the back and tight, but not too tight. I am 5 Yellow and figure it will be 20w Yellow or such in new sizes. Hopefully they get some colors. Anyway I am stocked up at least for year or so.

posted on February 22nd, 2010 at 5:14 pm

42 On August 25th, 2010, TankaVizion said:

I’m so…. upset, around 2007 when the Right Fits by Lane Bryant first came out I tried them on and was adamantly told I was a 4T in RED. I questioned it constantly because this color and style fit in some areas but was still big in the waist. I listened to the 3 sales representatives and regretted it since. All of my red pants fit everywhere except the waist, yet I felt obese and depressed!

Now in 2010 I’ve been shopping in Harlem NYC’s Lane Bryant and Mimi favorite LB lady kept telling me, you’re not a red, you are a blue, I kept fighting it and told her no, you are wrong!! I kept buying reds in 20T and 22T which always end up too big after wash and wear.

Yesterday I had to return some jeans that didn’t fit, and was frustrated. Mimi spoke to me about it and I finally had an epiphany and tried on an 18T in Blue and lo and behold they fit!!! I really looked great in them.

The moral of the story is try everything in every size before you buy!!

posted on August 25th, 2010 at 12:23 pm