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Finding that perfect pair of jeans can seem an impossible task, especially if you factor in tailoring issues, the rise, stretch content, colours, the size of your thighs and your height, it seems that most everything can be against you. Although, if you go in with a game plan and willingness to try on millions of different brands and styles, you CAN come out on top with a great pair of jeans!
Nudie Jeans Co. light wash skinny jeans $250, Levi Strauss co $140, Nudie Jeans Co. low rise jeans $235, Wrangler $150, Levi Strauss Co jeggings legging $130, Lee Mid Licks Brushed Indigo $160
These are my personal picks from General Pants, but another fantastic place to find denim is David Jones as they stock an extensive array of denim such as J Brand, Nobody, Levis, and Nudie. However we are not just on the search for denim but for the perfect BLUE jeans.
I've featured a variety of jeans including different blue hues, rises, brands and price points. My personal favourite denim brand here however, is Nudie. I may have some bias based on having worked with Nudie jeans for some time in my previous job, and having owned a pair, but they are all beautiful organic italian denim with great stretch retention. The weight of the denim is much denser than most other brands which is great when looking for a tighter fit that will go the distance.
For most people, denim builds up the base of their wardrobe, a staple to which you build an outfit. Here are my outfit suggestions for Autumn to best compliment your blue jeans:
So when searching for denim, remember this:
1. Firstly look at how much your willing to spend, accept that great denim will not be manufactured in China and cost less than $100. Be willing to drop some cash on a pair of jeans as they will become a staple in your wardrobe and if you treat them right, should last you for years to come.
2. When looking for denim with a sretch content avoid jeans that are so stretchy that they act like leggings do, as these will be perfect only for a short amount of time.
3. Focus your attention on the rise, mid rise denim suits almost everyone and helps suck in and hide problem areas such as the muffin.
4. Another tip I would suggest for girls a little bigger in the thighs, is that when shopping for blue denim, avoid contrast stitching and extensive faded areas, try and go for a blue that is darker and consistent in colour from top to bottom to create the illusion of slimmer thighs and longer legs.
5. The weight. Especially going into winter, go for a denim with a heavier weight so that it will keep you warm and last longer. Lighter denim should be approached closer to spring/summer.
6. Lastly but not least, choose a leg that flatters you shape. Don't go for a super skinny if you are really top heavy as it will create an out of proportion upside-down triangle effect. Not everybody suits super skinny, or bootcut, or bell, so be prepared to try different leg shapes and see what works for you.
... Happy denim hunting!
1. Firstly look at how much your willing to spend, accept that great denim will not be manufactured in China and cost less than $100. Be willing to drop some cash on a pair of jeans as they will become a staple in your wardrobe and if you treat them right, should last you for years to come.
2. When looking for denim with a sretch content avoid jeans that are so stretchy that they act like leggings do, as these will be perfect only for a short amount of time.
3. Focus your attention on the rise, mid rise denim suits almost everyone and helps suck in and hide problem areas such as the muffin.
4. Another tip I would suggest for girls a little bigger in the thighs, is that when shopping for blue denim, avoid contrast stitching and extensive faded areas, try and go for a blue that is darker and consistent in colour from top to bottom to create the illusion of slimmer thighs and longer legs.
5. The weight. Especially going into winter, go for a denim with a heavier weight so that it will keep you warm and last longer. Lighter denim should be approached closer to spring/summer.
6. Lastly but not least, choose a leg that flatters you shape. Don't go for a super skinny if you are really top heavy as it will create an out of proportion upside-down triangle effect. Not everybody suits super skinny, or bootcut, or bell, so be prepared to try different leg shapes and see what works for you.
... Happy denim hunting!
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