We’re always looking around the internet for additional information to help our customers make good purchase decisions.  I came across these French Dressing Jeans reviews on the Budget Fashionista website.  Read what these women had to say:

Peggy:

“The Budget Fashionista is absolutely right. French Dressing Jeans are the best out there for women “of a certain age”. I just celebrated 60 and have tried many brands over the years. You don’t have to be a teenager to enjoy wearing jeans! FDJ just plain fits a more “womanly” figure. And, yes, I do get questions about what brand of jeans I wear. They are worth every penny!”

Beth:

“French Dressing jeans are the BEST fitting jeans I’ve ever worn - I am one of those women (50 years old) with a small waist and larger hips and thighs and they fit me to a tee! Stretchy, look great (compliments from men and women ALL THE TIME) and you can wash them and throw them in the dryer and they never shrink! I’ll admit that $60 - $70 is quite alot to spend on jeans, but they are most definitely worth it!”

Karen:

“I just recently purchased a pair of French Dressing Jeans (Easy Fit) and at age 48 I believe they are the best pair of jeans I have ever owned. The compliments regarding them and the inquiries from other women regarding them are countless. I will have to admit it is also the most money I have ever spent on a pair of jeans at $68, but will watch for sales from now on.”

You can purchase French Dressing Jeans and other FDJ clothing in our online store.

Preparation

Always turn your jeans inside out before washing. This protects the outside surface from rubbing against other garments. It will prevent fading and keep the jeans looking new. Keep the fly zipped and the waist button closed. This will clean the top of the jeans better and keep them flatter. Fold the Jeans. Once the jeans are inside out, fold the jeans side seam to side seam and place them neatly in the washing machine to prevent the color from cracking . Carcking results in faded lines in the legs. Do not overload. Place too many items in the washer and you also risk cracking the jeans. Your jeans should move freely about the machine.

Washing

Use a warm wash and a cold rinse. This is the colored fabric cycle. Fill the machine with water before adding detergent. The detergent: never use detergent containing bleach. Don t even trust color-safe bleach. Why torment your fabrics? Fabric softeners too can be bad news as you risk splotching if it stays on the jeans for too long. Pre-soaks tend to break down natural fibers and should only be used sparingly. Protecting Colors: hile the above steps may be enough, you can take extra precautions to preserve the colors longer, especially black. Once the water fills the drum, add one or two thimblefuls of plain white vinegar and one to two teaspoons of salt (this helps set the dye stuffs) and run the cycle. Do not go overboard on the amounts you don’t want to smell like a French fry! Remove immediately. Let the wash run its course, but make sure to take the jeans out as soon as it is finished. Treating stains: the quicker, the better. It’s easy to bury stained clothes at the bottom of the laundry pile. Yet the longer a stain sits, the more time it has to work into the fibers. Reduce the concentration of problem stains by diluting them with water right away. Treat your FDJ French Dressing jeans well and you will be rewarded.

Drying

Gentle shake. Make sure the zipper and button are still closed, and gently shake the jeans at the waistband. This helps get rid of excess wrinkling. If your jeans have been feeling a tad smaller at the waistband, now is the time to work your way around the waistband and gently pull as you go. This will very slightly stretch the waist and may do the trick.
Refold. Fold the jeans side seams together and then fold again, waist to hem. Place the folded garment on the dryer drum, being careful not to overload, and throw in a fabric softener sheet. Don t over-dry. Run the dryer until the jeans are just dry enough (probably about 45 minutes). Over-drying will kill the fabric, similar to your skin being baked by the sun. Neatly fold the jeans and hang them up. Keep the fly and button closed so the top of the garment will remain flat. Because you ve treated your jeans so well, you shouldn t have to iron. Avoid dry-cleaning any jeanswear product, as it tends to flatten the look and feel. Denim, after all, is easy care and who wants all those chemicals next to their skin?

You can purchase FDJ French Dressing jeans and other FDJ apparel from the James Store.

This article from Fashion Tribe describes the way that FDJ jeans have been developed to create a slimming fit for women of all body types.

Here’s an excerpt:

“While some jeans tackle only a single problem area, FDJ French Dressing can provide slimming options for the stomach, thigh & booty area. Inside front pockets are angled in a way to flatten the tummy up to 1″, while back pockets are placed slightly high to give an additional “lift” for that fab rounded look we all want. “The FDJ French Dressing jean’s unique blend of different fits and rises, along with its tummy slimming and butt-lifting construction, will show off a woman’s silhouette to her best advantage with unparalleled comfort all day long,” notes Donald Johannesson of FDJ French Dressing.”

You can purchase FDJ jeans online at the James Store.

Vanessa Willis of the Charlotte Observer wrote an article comparing the fit of FDJ jeans with a few other, common brands. In the article, she compares the fit of FDJ with Lee Riders, Old Navy and Tummy Tuck jeans. She also gives some additional online resources to help women gather additional information.

Visit the FDJ homepage at the The James Store.

The following image shows how the different French Dressing Jean styles are made to fit:

In general, FDJ jeans: (1) are styled to fit “real” women, (2) are designed in stretch fabric (most), letting them bend when you bend, breathe when you breathe, (3) create a sleek contour and add stability across the abdomen by keeping pockets flat and smooth, and (4) have tummy control fit.

Update:

We just added a new section to the site that provides much more detail on fitting FDJ apparel.

The following is an excerpt from the French Dressing Jeans website:

For nearly two decades, FDJ French Dressing has been helping women across North America find clothes that not only fit their bodies, but also their spirit as well. From jeans to skirts, jackets to knit tops, they blend sumptuous colors and fabrics to create clothing that reflects the inner confidence an FDJ French Dressing woman already feels. So, at a time when life is all about achieving balance, FDJ gives women something to call their own.

French Dressing Jeans is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Visit the FDJ homepage on The James Store website.