Everyone has their favorite pair of jeans. You know, the ones that look just right all the time… The ones that make your legs look longer and your behind a little perkier. I also know that most women have their favorite pair of skinny-jeans. No, I am not talking about skin-tight spandex that hug the curves. Instead, I am referring to those that fit best on a non-bloat day – or better, after a serious bout with the stomach flu. Ah, jeans, love ‘em or hate ‘em they will always be around and will be a part of our wardrobes whatever time of year. As of late, we have seen lots of different denim styles come into our style consciousness, and technically there is a pair for just about everyone.
“The Boyfriend Jean” is one style that has become popular due to a casually clad image of Katie Holmes walking down the streets of NYC. This look is characterized by being worn slung low on the hips and baggy fit. In short, the jeans your male comrade might have stowed in his closet. To get this look just right, roll the bottoms, don flat round toed shoes, and finish with a loose v-neck tee or tank, and over-sized cardigan.
Ultra-light bleached jeans and stonewashed styles are pretty doggone hip right now too. This rock n’ roll nod to the 80’s look is best worn second skin tight with a graphic tee or off-the-shoulder top, and black studded belt for an extra hard edge appeal.
Colored denim has made a comeback too… Don’t be afraid to throw on an effulgent green pair that will help you mimic the popular NEON trend right now. Tone down the in-your-face color by pairing with black, or when it gets warmer a simple white top and metallic flat sandals.
Skinny denim isn’t the only way to look like a fashionista these days. 1970’s inspired high-waist wide legs are ultra-flattering especially if you hate your lower half. RULE OF THUMB: Make sure your wide-legs are long enough. The hem should be just hovering the floor when you wear your platforms. If you are a tall gal, and won’t be doing your wide legs with heels, be certain they are perfectly hemmed to not have an excessive break, but not too short where we can see your ankles while standing.
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The “boyfriend jean” should be outlawed! It looks horrible!
Please don’t start wearing acid washed jeans… green denium didn’t look good in 1993 and I can’t imagine it would be done right today. The high waisted platforms are a winner!
Love love love the high waisted jeans shown in this blog!!! so cute!!!