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December 26, 2013

Jeans Jeans and More Jeans

English: Mannequins wearing jeans in Sânnicola...

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Jeans are the best and worst of all things . They can make you look 10 lbs lighter, or 20 lbs heavier. They can look casual or dressy , neat or messy. They can be loose and baggy , they can be tight and fitted or skinny and skin tight. They can be your cheap go to pair of pants for knocking around cleaning and painting or they can be so expensive that you have them for years before you even want to try them on. The actuality of this is something that women deal with everyday. I have tried to combat that with several factors and I share them with you , as well as some great resources from other bloggers and journalists

  1. Know which jeans look good on you ; DO NOT BUY ME A PAIR OF BILL BLASS JEANS !  I say that because Bill Blass and I are not body buddies. I do not know why but I look HUGE in Bill Blass. A great deal on a pair of Bill Blass jeans are not a good deal. Not for me. I will not wear them and therefore I have just wasted money, no matter what the difference between the MSRP and what I paid is. Knowing which clothiers work with your body will save you money and time. try the trends but please learn to try things on and bring a good friend with you that will tell you if you look like a big mess , honestly.
  2. Shop globally buy locally; look for the greatest hottest trends  online. then gather your data and hit the thrift stores or consignment shops in your area. I have found so many great and amazing deals at the local thrift stores , jeans especially , that are the exact same brands or quality as the things that I find retail for over 80% more.
  3. Put a little stretch in it; jeans with a 2-5% spandex content are the best. They fit a 5-8 lbs range on your body so gaining and losing you can keep the jeans. They fit your body contours so much better and they tend to wear better new and still get better with age , like all denim. Word to the wise , if you get wet take them off immediately. They will give in stretch a lot more when wet than their full cotton counterparts .
  4. Be Choosey in a good way! I like to search eBay or other auction sites for that pair of jeans that I have been coveting forever. If there is a pair of jeans that you just must have , try there after the local goodwill fails you.
  5. Have fun: there are no hard and fast rules with jeans and please please do not take yourself TOO seriously. Jeans are meant to be a fun day clothing . We do not have Khaki Friday at work! Find what makes you feel good , and enjoy yourself.
English: jeans for men 中文: 男用牛仔裤

English: jeans for men 中文: 男用牛仔裤 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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