TGIF! I hope that your Thanksgiving was one filled with love and gratitude alongside those you hold dear. Ryan was hard at work at the hospital (he thoroughly enjoyed the leftovers we brought him) but Vivian & I had a blast visiting my family. It was such a joy watching Vivian play with her cousins :)
Note: Praise for Trader Joe's bag salads, box mix of corn bread and box mix of risotto. I despise cooking and the farthest from a foodie and these fit me to a T and were tasty for all!
Jeans, they're the quintessential piece for American style. Starting in my teens and early 20's it was the boot cut style that ruled the denim scene. Then it was skinnies that took over. Now, the classic straight cut has moved in and it's my favorite by far.
The straight cut is the most flattering! A mid-high rise has made these jeans a star in your wardrobe for holding you in and creating a long leg line.
Lord, I pray that you never let us see the days of ultra low rise hipster jeans again, Amen.
A straight jean skims the lower body, and as with ALL garments I believe that a fit that's close but not second skin or too baggy, is the best fit for all shapes and sizes.
Tips:
1. Purchase on sale - every single pair of these I purchased at 30-40% off. I do not believe in paying full price for hardly anything.
2. Low Stretch - I like a thicker, stiffer denim. A high stretch tends to cling, slide down and loose shape.
3. Button Fly - with a higher rise this tends to flatten the lower abdominal/hip area
4. Ankle Length - this gives you a better fit and allows for any shoe pairing. Bunching at the ankles is sloppy and cuffing can look lazy. If you need too, take a pair of scissors and cut off the bottom. It's fashionable to have a raw hem!
5. No hanging crotch - it shortens your legs and is an improper fit. We are ladies we don't need room for anything there. Sorry but it's true! Also, your top should never hit below your crotch. You should always be able to see where your legs start otherwise you're making yourself and legs look shorter.
6. Back pockets - they shouldn't be small or up high (it's not a good look - think back to what your Mamma wore in the 80's & 90's) but they also shouldn't be below your derriere. The bottom of the pocket should hit right at the base of your behind.
Here are my favorite straight jeans ...
These are the ones you buy first. They're a medium wash with just a hint of fading.
They're what I call the dressy jean. You could wear them to a casual work setting.
These are a throwback to the 80's but without any of the trendy details.
They do have a modern raw hem that I love for a subtle transition.
A solid wash so more versatile.
These are as comfortable as it gets! They're looser on the leg but not too loose like a wide leg.
They have more severe color fading but still no rips or holes.
The wash is a medium but in a pretty blue color.
These are so modern and even more comfortable.
Great for a day or night out with a fun top.
They are a splurge but make such a distinct statement.
These are also super trendy and great to dress up or down with heels and a fun top.
Dress Beautifully in Straight Jeans
XOXO Sarah-Louise
