I really desperately need new jeans, and tried on some Paige Skylines and Joe's curvy mini bootcut at lunch today and loved both of them. I ended up buying both but am having buyer's remorse because of the price. Is there anything comparable that is less expensive? I think I've heard American Eagle jeans are good? I feel so frumpy since having a baby and have no idea what even looks good.
Let go of the buyer's remorse and enjoy your new jeans. In 2 months, you'll forget how much you paid and won't care anyway because of how great you look. AE jeans are fine, but they are not going to fit as well as a quality pair of designer denim.
I once bought both of those brands at full price on the same day and I wore the shit out of them for years. So, I don't think you'll regret the purchase in the long run. Having said that, Nordstrom Rack carries both brands, so you might be able to find them cheaper there. 6pm.com also carries them sometimes.
If it doesn't bother you, you could buy a second-hand pair on ebay. I agree that a good pair of jeans is something I wouldn't mind spending a little extra on, though.
Thank you all! I guess I'll keep them, and check out The Rack and Express in the future. They did make my butt look pretty good, hopefully my H agrees.