In the past few months, I have been searching far and wide’ – malls, department stores, online boutiques and auctions’ – for my new jeans obsession.
While I was interning at Redbook magazine last semester, the fashion director wore a pair of very fashion-forward, high-waisted, wide leg pair of jeans. She paired themwith high, platform heels and a tucked in blouse. It was classic and sexy -‘ the perfect pair. I have been on a mission ever since.
Although I have not yet been successful in my search, I have discovered some fabulous styles and stores along the way.
Boden, Alloy, and Revolve Clothing are just a few of the online outlets that have fantastic selections of denim in different styles, shapes and lengths. Denim is forever in style and, for most, a fashion staple. So, it is important to always be aware of new cuts and brands and, of course, what works best for you.
For most of my generation, flared jeans’ are a must-have and a fallback style. The low waistlines combined with the fitted thigh and slight flare at the ankle create flattering lines, accentuate the good, and downplay the bad. Flared jeans’ are also the easiest to find; every brand, store and boutique carry a large selection of flared denim.
In the past few years, skinny jeans have become a fashion must-have for many, but’ they is not quite as fluid as the flare.
Skinny jeans (as the name suggests)’ are very tight from the thigh to the ankle,’ accentuating the curves.’ I am not necessarily suggesting that’ only thin women can sport this style, but the cut does little to hide or minimize, so the style may not be desirable for all.
As for the high waist, I have been very successful in finding skinny jeans in high-waist styles. The look is not contemporary’ – it just screams for a night out with sky-high heels and a tight tank.
They are often accentuated by naval buttons or metalwork and the tend to exaggerate the shape of the body even more than low waist skinny jeans because the waist itself is accentuated.
I have also been quite successful finding wide leg jeans. Forever 21 has a huge selection in longer and shorter lengths and in dark and light washed denim. However, the high waist’ and wide leg combined seems to be quite a challenge in our nearby stores!
In the end, I found a mid-waist pair of wide leg jeans in a very dark wash complete with a drawstring at Forever 21. They are gorgeous because they are long enough to wear with heels and the darker wash makes them perfect for a night out.
The lesson: sometimes in fashion, like in life otherwise, you must compromise. You must look for what you want, try out all possibilities, but when you are unsuccessful you must stay positive, find a replacement and make it fierce.
