Continuing with my ongoing series inspired by In Style’s 50 Best Fashion Tips of All Time, I’m going to tackle TWO tips in one post.
1. When purchasing denim go down ONE size. I know it’s hard! They seem tight. You feel “poured” into those jeans. You wonder what people might say when you walk down the street.
TRUST ME and every other sales associate who tells you to size down. Today’s denim is made to stretch and conform to your body, yet not stretch too much ( REMEMBER: keep those jeans out of the dryer for an extended period)
We sell a lot of denim at the boutique. Time and time again women come back even the next day to get a smaller size.
When helping women find the correct size, I always recommend trying on the size smaller to compare. Then I suggest the “denim dance”.
Move around, sit down, squat and bend. Keep those jeans on more than two minutes!
2. You should own jeans in a variety of lengths hemmed to accommodate various heel heights. Remember that all important rule: Hem your pants 1/2 inch from the floor!
If you are setting out to buy a new pair of jeans this fall, you are luckier than ever. Every cut and style of denim seems to be in. You’ll see trouser jeans, flare, boot-cut, straight and skinny styles this fall.
Defining Denim:
-Trouser jeans are cut fuller through the leg and resemble a pair of pants with denim fabric.
-A flare style is generally fitted through the thigh with a wider flare than a boot cut. They look fabulous with heels.
– Don’t confuse straight cut with skinny as many women do. Straight cut jeans are nearly the same width from top to bottom. Skinny jeans will be very narrow from the knee to the ankle. There is a great deal of variance in the “leg opening” so be sure and check this. It will save you lots of time and cut down the number of items you bring into the dressing room.
-I believe that a Boot-Cut jean is the most universally flattering cut for most body types. Other stylists disagree and give the nod to the Straight Cut style. Try for yourself. Below are the best photos I could find showing the details of each cut.
Vince Trouser, Hudson Ferris Flare, True Religion Boot-cut, Citizen Ava Straight Cut, 7 for all Mankind Skinny all available at Nordstrom.
All of these brands fall in the category of PREMIUM high end denim. You’ll see these same brands at the Nordstrom Rack.
I have also become partial to a brand that we sell at the boutique and it is not as easy to find: WORN Women love the fit and they love the price point: $69-89. If you are local you can visit me at Accentuate Boutique.
If you are long distance, Zappos carries many styles of WORN Denim.
Happy Denim shopping this fall and remember to write me with any of your questions. I enjoy helping women find that perfect pair of jeans!
