I know it sounds crazy but (leave no retail outlet unexplored!) have you tried the mossimo jeans at Target? My boyfriends are from there. I was shocked that after trying on a billion boyfriend jeans in every price range, the $30 Target jeans were the ones that worked best for me. Also, luckily, since they were a new shape for me when I bought them, they were a low cost way to try out the style. Ultimately, they were fun, but I didn't love the shape as much as others.