The Torturous Art Of Buying JeansJenna Sauers7/13/10 2:35pm5782EditInvite manuallyPromoteDismissUndismissHideGo to permalinkJeans have gone from from workwear, to rebelwear, to wear-anywhere. They are the universal empty point around which a wardrobe is calibrated. And while they are manufactured in more sizes, styles, and washes than ever before, jeans shopping is hell.