by Anonymous
What are my alternatives now that Gap no longer makes the "essential jean"?
torontoshopoholic.com Answer - I too was a fan of the Essential Jean and was sad when it was no longer part of Gap's new denim line.
However after doing some shopping I realized that the Essential Jean is effectively a looser fitting Trouser jean.
I found that the 7 for all Mankind Ginger was a good fit for me, and also liked the trouser jeans from Fidelity Denim and David Kahn.
If you are looking for a less expensive jean try Banana Republic they have added a trouser jean to their denim selection.
Also since skinny jeans seem to be common everywhere and trouser jeans not as much try shopping at a denim specialty store for better selection of leg widths and rises.