How to Find the Perfect Jeans
July 17, 2009 by Rebecca
Filed under Fashion & Personal Care
If you’re looking for the kind of jeans that are flattering, functional and fashionable, you need to head to where jeans are a way of life. Stores that sell Hollister clothing or American Eagle clothing specialize in denim and various shirts, sweatshirts and sweaters. This classic style is fundamentally about comfort, and buying jeans from a store that seems to specialize in them can’t be a bad idea.
Talk to a Salesperson About Blue Jeans
In a store that specializes in denim, you’ll find multiple cuts and colors. The salespeople in the store are often specially trained in the styles of denim, so rather than braving a wall of blue alone, speak to someone knowledgeable about what it is you’re looking at. The right salesperson can be critical to finding the perfect pair of jeans.
Go Shopping on a Weekday
Rather than going to the store on the weekend when there are more customers and less knowledgeable sales staff, go one evening after work or during a long lunch break. You’ll likely be working with the manager and one of the most seasoned employees. There will also be far fewer customers letting you have all of the attention while they run for different sizes and cuts for you to try on.
Try Every Pair of Jeans Available
You never know what will fit if you don’t try it on. Grab every pair of jeans in the store in two sizes – the one you think you are and one size larger. Jeans often run small. Try on everything and when you find a cut you like, put it in one pile. The rejects go into a second pile.
Search for Shades of Denim
Once you have the right cut, start searching for the right shade of denim. Darker shades are slimming and more classic while lighter shades are much more casual. If you plan to wear heels with jeans, opt for a darker wash. Flats and sandals go with lighter washes of denim.
Try on the Final Pair
Try on the exact pair of jeans you’re thinking of buying to be sure they fit correctly. Every pair of jeans is cut just a bit differently. Trying them on ensures they still fit correctly and are long enough – there can be as much as an inch of variance in the length of jeans thanks to the cutting process.
Buy the Perfect Pair of Jeans
Finally, when you’re certain you have a pair of flattering jeans that are stylish and comfortable, buy them. If the jeans aren’t particularly cost prohibitive, buy two pairs.
Easy Step By Step Instructions For Finding The Perfect Jeans
- Shop on a weekday for the best assistance
- Speak with a knowledgeable sales person
- Try on all the styles of jeans available
- Search for shades of denim
- Try on your final selection
- Buy the jeans you love
Warnings, Advice, and Suggestions When Finding The Perfect Jeans
If you’re between sizes, buy the larger size in jeans. The denim will almost certainly shrink a bit in the wash and a larger size will help you stay comfortable in jeans that have shrunken just a bit.
How to Wear Trendy Clothing
July 17, 2009 by Rebecca
Filed under Fashion & Personal Care
If you’re interested in the trendy styles you’ll find at Wet Seal clothing or even Hot Topic clothing stores, you’ll need to take into consideration a few things before donning a full outfit decked in trendiness. Trendy clothing is typically not as well made as clothing of a more classic design and trendy clothing tends to run in smaller sizes for smaller people – teens and young adults.
Consider Your Age
If you’re not a teen or young adult, you’ll need to approach trendy styles carefully. Wearing too much of a style – skinny jeans coupled with a new vintage T-shirt, for example, can make you look a bit longer in the tooth than you’d expect. However, if you’re young and want to change your look to be a bit trendier, it’s simple to do.
Start with the Basics
Head to the stores that have the sorts of clothing you’re interested in and sort through the basics. Look for jeans and t-shirts or pants in a non-bright color with sweaters or hoodies. Using a large basic piece as your foundation can be an easy first step. After all, you already wear pants, so buying a new cut of pants is easy enough.
Check the Fit
Just because everyone is wearing them doesn’t mean you should. Skinny jeans tend to look best on skinny legs and hips. If you’re a bit rounder in this area, look for the wide leg jeans that are also popular right now. Choose the fit to match your body – don’t buy something you know you’re not comfortable in.
Add the Fun Elements
Once you have a solid basic, in a hipper style, hopefully, go ahead and start adding brighter colors or darker accessories. Black pants, a white t-shirt and plenty of leather accessories might be one style you like. Likewise, jeans, wedges and a halter top might make you feel fun and flirty. Find pieces that are fun to you and try them on.
Put the Outfit Together
As you try on your new clothing, pull on an entire outfit at once. You want to know how the full outfit looks and if you’re comfortable wearing it. If you’re not try a different combination of clothing items or start all over again with a different style. Don’t forget to pull on the accessories and even shoes in the dressing room to be sure everything fits and looks great together.
Easy Step By Step Instructions When Wearing Trendy Clothes
- Consider your age and motivations – old doesn’t look young in young clothing
- Look for basics in a hipper design
- Check the fit on the basic pieces you have
- Add elements with color and more style
- Try everything on together to see how it looks
Warnings, Advice, and Suggestions When Trying To Be Trendy
Even if you’re not comfortable bedecking yourself in trendy garments, you can incorporate a few accessories or a t-shirt or cut of pants to keep your wardrobe updated.


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