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Fashion Blog (Archive)
Monday, August 25, 2003
posted by TheBroadroom.Net at
6:41 AM (Pacific)
Jeans. They're such a pain to shop for. Trust me, I know. I second boot cut jeans or flares (but not too flared, you don't want to travel into bell-bottom territory). They elongate the leg and are much more flattering than tapered jeans. I also think you should at least try some slightly low-rise jeans. Something just below the navel. If you're short-waisted, these are much more comfortable and they still work well at holding in the lower belly pouch. I don't have kids but I do know a little about that lower belly pouch :) It's my problem area...
Anyhow, for the shopping part, I suggest maybe going someplace where they have a lot of brands. Maybe Walmart? I don't know because I don't shop there but I would imagine they have lots of selection. Otherwise, you can start with one of those boutiques where they have several brands. Just tell the sales person what you're looking for and they can get something like that in different brands for you to try. It's just such a pain to go from store to store to try on different brands. Especially since a brand that's great for one person may be horrible for another...
Oh! Another suggestion is to get jeans with a bit of stretch to them. Those usually fit better, stretch out a little less (you know, how when you wear jeans they stretch out to something like a size bigger?), and they're more comfortable. They allow more freedom of movement.
Colour. Go for dark rinse (but not black) if you want jeans that look "urban". That colour has a clean, classic look that's easy to dress up and never looks like you're just wearing old jeans. Don't know how to express it. If you want something more trendy, go for "dirty" or old looking jeans. They make some with this beigish rinse that makes them look ever so slightly dirty and they make some that are pre-faded to look like you've had them for a long time.
Good luck with the shopping!
Raphaelle
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