Jeans. I am an avid jean wearer, ask anyone. It's actually on the verge of ridiculous because not only have I managed to accumulate quite a random collection of jeans, I wore them all summer. I have slipped into the occasional dress and skirt, however I am anti-short kind of girl; I cannot explain the reason for this being, but I just am. I went shopping recently at the largest mall near me, and managed to add three new jean pieces to my wardrobe. As you have noticed, I have really focused a lot of my style on the "biker chic" look and I have loved that a lot of jean brands have incorporated that essence into their pieces.
H&M; this is a store I never truly payed any attention to, but is slowly becoming one of my favorite places to shop at. I ended up picking up a gray jean pencil skirt with an off center zipper in the front. I fell in love with this skirt because the zipper provided that sense of edge I love, but the pencil shape kept the skirt classic and clean. I also got the most amazing jean dress. It is a fitted, shapely jean dress is a light blue wash, and the top has a corset feel to it, which provides a modern edge to a vintage idea. I have already worn both, and have fallen in love with them...
Urban Outfitters; this store has been one of my favorites for quite some time, and you will see, that in future posts I will rely on pieces from here to convey what I am talking about. The crazy thing is that even when I go in just to browse, I manage to walk out of the store with multiple pieces I probably don't even need. This time I restrained myself and as I was rifling through the sales rack (the best part of any store!) I came upon a high wasted medium wash jean skirt with sailor-esque buttons, but somehow, the skirt gave off a very modern vide that was unexpected. Of course it was in my size and even though I had the underlying feeling I didn't need to try it on, I did, and voila! It fit and I felt amazing. I have already worn this number paired with a vintage Beatles tee and my black gladiators. I felt stunning, without a doubt.
I think the thing about jeans that really draws me in is that they are this fabric that is like a chameleon. You see celebrities wear them with oversized blazers and killer stilettos down the red carpet and then see the same fabric worn on a 2 year old playing at the park. This fabric, this look, is able to change from just pants to this a piece which grabs everyones attention. And as we examine jeans throughout the years, styles have changed, cuts have been altered, and washes have differed. But somehow, this fabric has stuck and managed to become a staple piece for ever person, flourishing into more than just clothing, but a ubiquitous piece than manages to embody the idea that fashion is truly universal and can extend itself to everyone on the earth. As Yves Saint Laurent said, "I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - all I hope for in my clothes."
5 comments:
this is a great article!!!! i love jeans...wear them practically every day. lately, though, i've switched to wearing a lot of other bottoms. i'm trying to find a flattering pair or two for school next week
Oh thanks! I am glad you enjoyed it. I actually just got back from shopping, again, at this big mall near where I live and I got a really cute pair of vintage inspired Levi's on sale for $20. Also, Gap is doing a new line of denim, again inspired by a vintage look but modernized, so maybe check them out, although they are around $70. JCrew also has really cute jeans but they are also a little but on the higher end, but sale ones can go as low as $30. For now, those are the stores I can tell you to check out, but if I come up with anymore, I will just post another comment. And again, thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog, it honestly makes my day so much better when I see that someone actually likes what I write...
hi there, i came across your blog from the nylon facebook group. and i have to agree with the first commenter.. great article. i love jeans too! i have an odd body. so its really really difficult to find jeans that fit me well but when i do.. oh man oh man. actually, i think ive only found one pair that fits me so well and is long enough. it was a highwaisted pair of jeans that i got from forever21 last year. idk, how often you shop there but its like what urban outfitters is to you.. i can never go in there and come out with nothing. i always have something in my hand when i leave the place. anyways, great blog. im curious what you'll write about in the future =]
Yeah gap brought back their 1969 jeans line, but modernized. Great article! I am petite and it is really hard to find jeans; most of my jeans come from Levi's but Levi's jeans tend to stretch at times so I always buy a size smaller. Cheap Monday jeans work for me really well (they are sold at UO as well, I believe). And you are so right, Alexandra, jeans are perennial.
Nice post!
I mostly wear jeans as well. I'm trying to wear all my dresses and skirts more often, however, they just aren't the most practical thing for my daily life. It's always great to have a lot of jeans though!
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