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 Buy Clothes for College
July 17, 2009 by Rebecca
Filed under Fashion & Personal Care
If you’re ready to head off for higher learning, you might need to revamp your wardrobe a bit. Shopping for an experience you haven’t tried yet can be daunting, but buying a few basics now and saving some of your fashion budget for must-haves down the road is a clever way to be sure what you have fits in with everyone else.
Buy Comfortable Pieces
Life on a college campus includes walking outside most often between classes, strolling the grounds with friends, sitting for hours at a time and then walking back to your dorm or car. All that walking and sitting means you’ll want to find pieces that are functional, comfortable and stylish.
While you’ll see some students in pajamas and other sleepwear, you would do better to try more affordable yet comfortable options from options such as H&M Clothing or Zara clothing. Look for shorts and pants that are loose enough to move in easily, but that are still flattering. Buying shirts that are comfortable is just as important as buying basic shirts that you can throw on and walk out the door to class.
Buy Layering Pieces
In the fall and spring especially, you’ll be walking to class in the heat only to find yourself sitting in a freezing classroom. One or two of your most basic pieces should be hoodies, sweatshirts or a sweater to throw on over your tank or tee. Keep it in your bag or tie it around your waist while you walk and pull it on when you sit down ready to do some learning. Look for warm, yet light pieces to avoid extra bulk.
Buy Walking Shoes
Flip-flops and mules might be adorable, but if you’re hoofing it from one corner of campus to another in fifteen minutes, you’ll want something a bit sturdier underfoot. Look for shoes that you feel fit your style but that are also supportive and won’t let you arrive at class with blisters and dirty feet from the dust outside.
Buy Fun Pieces
A lot of the fun of college life is heading out on the weekends to dance or visit parties. You’ll want to buy pieces that are fun to wear, but consider the tone of the college you’re attending and the city you’ll be living in. New York colleges will likely have a different sort of evening wear than ones in tiny rural cities. Always opt for basics you can mix and match and go for things that are easily washed in a dorm washing machine. There are rumors of beer and other easily spilled beverages at college parties.
Easy Step By Step Instructions For Buying Clothes for College
- Put some money aside to buy clothes on campus – you’ll want logo and college wear anyhow
- Buy comfortable, functional pieces – loose and easy are your motto here
- Buy layering pieces such as hoodies and sweatshirts for cool classrooms
- Buy walking shoes to replace flimsy shoes you might have worn inside a school building
- Buy fun pieces to wear on the weekends or to parties
Warnings, Advice, and Suggestions When Buying Clothes For College
Bring the basics the first few months of college and when you head home for Thanksgiving or a long weekend, grab more of the clothes that suit your new college style. This keeps your closet from becoming cluttered.


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