Jeans are one of the few clothing items that most of us have already spent decades (!) shopping for. It doesn't seem to get any easier though. Just when you find a brand you like, the fit will change, your tastes will change---something will happen and you'll have to start all over again.
A good place to begin your search is with manufacturers that design with women, and not junior sizes, in mind. These brands will usually have a higher rise, have a little more give in the fabric and come in darker rinses, like the three shown here:
