I'm 5'10" and it's hard for me to find jeans that are long enough. I tried on 11 pairs and found these 2 brands made my favorites.

I'm obsessed with a good wide leg. It's a style of jeans that you can dress up with stilettos or wedges, or dress down with flats.

So I was excited when I found Veronica Beard's Taylor relaxed wide-leg jeans. I typically wear between a size 6 and 8, and decided to try on a size 29/8.

What I loved most about these jeans is that the wash, a light-colored look, was perfect for the summer. The actual denim was also not very thick so they'd be perfect to wear on a hot summer's day. And since I'm embracing my post-baby body, I loved that they were high-waisted and hid any pouch (which I'm proud to have, for the record).

Most importantly, the jeans fell below my ankle and the bottoms were a bit unfinished, which I loved. 

Unless I wanted to flash everyone I walked past, these jeans weren't going to work.

They had too much room in the back so if I sat down, I'd be showing off wayyyy too much.

I even sized down and tried on a 6, but that didn't fix the butt-gap issue. 

I'm also glad these didn't work out because they were rather expensive, clocking in at $298.

As a former entertainment editor, I've heard of Good American.

I've read the headlines that Khloé Kardashian is a co-owner, but I'm also a huge fan of ABC's "Shark Tank," and Good American's founder, Emma Grede, is often a guest shark, investing in mostly women-owned companies. So I was excited to see if the brand would live up to the hype. 

Honeeeey, when I tried on these jeans I initially noticed how the slight stretch in the jeans hugged my legs and hips. It's exactly how I wanted jeans to fit — snug but not too tight.

It almost felt like these jeans were made for me; they hug in the places where I wanted to hug and gave me grace in places that spread post-baby and because I can't walk past pasta on a menu without ordering it — and I don't care! 

As if I couldn't be more obsessed, they were perfect for my 5'10" frame. They fell past my ankles so I could definitely wear these with heels or flats. 

Unlike the Veronica Beard wide-leg jeans, which had a gap at the back, Good American's hugged my backside. Apparently, the brand has a special technology that solves this issue for women.

On the tag, it said that the "Good Legs Flare" jeans have what's called "flat-tummy tech and a gap-proof waistband," which helps them hug the figure and prevent that annoying gap.

And as a person who likes to be environmentally conscious and often rents clothes to reduce my impact on the environment, I love that 70% of the brand's denim is made from responsible materials. They're also inclusive in sizing, offering sizes 00-24.

Lastly, they were also more affordable at $149. Add to cart!

I absolutely loved the "Good Legs Flare," so I tried on a few more styles. Sadly, they didn't fit me as well.

I tried on a lighter wash of jeans called the "Good Curve Bootcut," and it felt too saggy in the crotch. Although they were long enough, I couldn't get past the roominess that would leave me pulling up my jeans every 20 minutes. 

Halfway through trying on 11 pairs of jeans (I'll spare you the absolute duds), I tried on a pair of Joe's jeans. I loved this wash that looked a bit like dirty denim and would be a good pair year-round.

But I quickly learned that not all pairs of jeans are made equal. Despite typically wearing a size 6, I couldn't close this high-waisted pair of Honey Curvy Bootcut jeans. They also lacked a stretch material, a quality I rather enjoy.

Next!

Despite the wide-legged pair not working out, I tried on the Beverly Skinny Flair jeans from Veronica Beard in a size 30.

Thanks to the wash, they felt like the perfect summer pair of jeans. I also loved that these jeans felt richer — meaning, they were made of a thicker stretch material. Created by Veronica Swanson Beard and her sister-in-law Veronica Miele Beard, these jeans immediately hugged my curves in ways that I absolutely adored. 

They also passed the length check, falling way past my ankles, making them great to wear with a heel. 

If you're not into this wash, it also comes in a bright-blue hue. The retail price is $298 so they are an investment piece. You can also purchase them in four installments if you buy online.

Admittedly, I paid a lot more than what I typically spend on pants but as a tall girlie, I've never been able to buy cheaper jeans.

While fear kept me from going into any store and trying on jeans, I still had an amazing experience re-learning what works for my body and going home with two solid pairs of jeans in hand.