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.

• As a woman who's 5'10", it's often hard for me to buy jeans because they're hardly ever long enough.

• So I went to my local Nordstrom and tried on nearly a dozen pairs of jeans.

• Good American and Veronica Beard were the only brands with jeans that felt long enough for my taste.

It's been three long years since I've purchased jeans.

First, there was the pandemic when I fell in love with a variety of sweatpants, stretch pants, baggy shorts and — my favorite — fuzzy onesies. Then, I got pregnant with my second child so jeans just weren't on the menu.

When I looked up, I realized that I needed a good pair of jeans. Still, I was hesitant. Since Bebe (yes, the beloved clothing store) shuttered its brick-and-mortar stores, it's been hard for me to walk into a store and walk out with jeans that actually made it past my ankle.

But I decided to face my fears and change that last month. I went to my local Nordstrom in New Jersey determined to find a pair of jeans that fit. After trying on 11 pairs of jeans, I found two brands that made the cut.

First up, I tried on a light-washed, wide-legged pair of jeans.

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.

Sadly, there was too much of a gap in the back.

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.

Next up, I switched brands and tried on Good American.

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.

I tried on Good American's "Good Legs Flare" in a size 8.

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.

Good American's jeans also made my butt look good.

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!

While I loved this style, not all Good American jeans are created equal, in my opinion.

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.

This pair of Joe's jeans were too small, sadly.

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!

I finished my shopping by trying on this winning pair of Veronica Beard jeans.

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.

Despite my fears, I won't wait so long to buy jeans again.

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.

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