Ways to Get Skinnier Look in Jeans

Written by Verna Bradford on November 14, 2019. Posted in Discover, Editor's Special, Fit guide, Jeans, New arrivals style.

You can’t always achieve your goal weight— but you can look skinner in jeans right now. Most women rely on jeans as a wardrobe staple, often reaching out to them when we don’t feel comfortable squeezing into other wardrobe options. Yet looking slimmer in jeans can be a bit of an art— it’s not as easy as just buying a pair of thin jeans. We’ve gathered the best fashion tips on what to look for when you go shopping for jeans, to help you find the perfect pair of jeans that make you look like you’ve lost weight every time you put them on. Check out our time-saving, figure-enhancing guide on how to look skinner in jeans.

Choose a Dark Wash Jeans

If your goal is to look slimmer in jeans, in the darkest end of the color range, you’ll want to select a denim shade. In deep indigo or black denim wash, slim, well-fitting dark wash jeans are not only slender but also super versatile to wear with both casual and dressy tops. Keep in mind that most dark denim jeans require some extra care to wash, especially when you bring them home for the first time, as they are typically made with heavy dyes that can bleed into other clothing when washing. We’re telling you how to wash dark wash jeans to avoid bleeding from the fabric dye.

Say yes to High-Rise

High-waist pants, thanks to old-school models, have gotten a bit of a bad reputation. High-rise jeans are nothing to fear if worn correctly, though, and can literally do wonders to make you look instantly thinner. This works because the lower body is elongated by a well-fitting, higher-rise jean, tricking the eye to see a leaner you. This style also helps keep your tummy in place, smooth your shape along the hip line, and eliminates the risk of top muffin.

Pay attention to Length

Pay special attention to length when you’re dressed to look skinnier in jeans. Dark wash jeans that end one or two inches below the ankle, especially when paired with the right shoes, can elongate your body. (Pointy toed shoes can stretch your legs, while round or square-toed shoes can make your legs look stumpier). When shopping for jeans, it’s always a good idea to bring along the shoes you’re most likely to wear with the jeans to get an accurate picture of the size. If you want to use your jeans to change between flats and heels, buy a (longer) jean that will match your favorite high heels while still reaching your knee under the ankle.

Always check the Rear View

If the way your ass looks in jeans is a concern for you, when shopping for a new pair of denim, you will want to pay careful attention to the back pocket construction. For a skinnier look, the right pocket model will reduce your edge, while the wrong back pockets will make your back end look awful. Such back pockets of jeans will make your back look great.

Pleated Jeans A ‘ 80s Denim Trend You’re Seeing About

Written by Verna Bradford on November 12, 2019. Posted in Celeb diaries, Editor's Special, Jeans, New arrivals style, Style Spy.

I see it as my duty to report on what Jean patterns are in and out before fall Start, and there’s one denim style I know for sure is past its prime: mom jeans. I hate breaking it because I know the fit was a favorite fan, but regular mom jeans aren’t the freshest choice anymore. With all things bubbling up in the style of the 80s right now, it’s only natural that plated jeans will eventually make a comeback, and that day finally came. From the celebrity street style looks to our go-to denim brands like Levi’s and Agolde, we’ve been plated jeans everywhere we look lately. So the fact that they read close to mom jeans — although with a more stylish, trouser-like fit — makes us think they’re about to become as famous as once were the beloved mom jeans. Ready to see how chic the trend of pleated jeans can be?

Whether or not you’re a decade-long follower of fashion, the polarizing trends of the’ 80s have made their way back into the 2018 trends process. Trends like color-block sweaters, neon and shoulder pads prove to be officially trendy again, but there’s a particular trend that we’re really surprised to see a comeback: plated denim.

On the Street

One of the first celebrities we encountered was Chrissy Teigen who put her approval stamp on the controversial jeans. You have to admit that her stylish approach to styling them with a bodysuit, strappy sandals, and a black top is pretty good, no matter where you stand on them.

Hailey Bieber stepped out of the buzzy Re / Done x Attico partnership in a pair of plated jeans, and her look shows that elegance is the perfect way to test the denim trend.

Take a cue from Chriselle Lim, a street-style queen, and slip a thin knit top into a pair of pleated jeans.

Erika Boldrin tells us why the perfect match for the panty-like jeans is elegant silhouettes like a tailored blazer.

Most Wearable Denim Trends for Fall

Written by Verna Bradford on November 7, 2019. Posted in Editor's Special, Fit guide, Jeans, New arrivals style.

The fall season means beverages of pumpkin spice, updates of the seasonal style and putting denim back into the rotation of your wardrobe. This season’s denim trends are chic, comfortable and will fit in with what’s hanging in your closet right now.

While skinny jeans will always have a special place in our hearts and closets, straight leg denim has emerged as the season’s must-have fashion. For a more casual feeling, dress them up with heels or pair them with your favorite sneakers or flats.

Love to wear your jeans with a belt? To you, this pattern is. At shows like Balmain, R13 and Natasha Zinko, paper-bag waists and belted models first popped up on the runway this spring, and the pattern is now hitting shelves in a number of washes. While the pattern evokes a feeling of the 1970s, our favorite is that it is ultra-flattering to have a high, cinched waist.

While mom’s jeans don’t go anywhere, father’s jeans are a fresh take on the style they love. They are still sitting high on the waist and hugging the thighs with a looser shape and less tapered leg than their equivalent. Such jeans are great for lounging or running weekend orders as these can’t beat their comfort.

The easiest way to dress up denim has always been to wear dark wash jeans. Fortunately, this fall is a lot of deep indigo styles, which means you can store up to build the perfect wardrobe for your work. From boot cut to skinny, you’re all set to pair any style with a cozy sweater and ankle boots.

Distressing DIY for your Jeans

Written by Verna Bradford on November 6, 2019. Posted in Discover, Editor's Special, Jeans, New arrivals style, Style Spy.

I have envied all the Pinterest and Instagram pics of gals rockin’ hardcore distressed jeans for some time now that I wish I could have my own pair. I love projects so I thought I was going to make my own pair of troubled DIY jeans! I knew that if I put some sweat in it, I could get there and I felt quite happy with the final result. I recently picked up a pair of vintage Edwin light washed jeans in Portland and knew they were the right wash and fit to try my trouble. It took me a little to get the hang of, but if you follow the steps below you will be able to duplicate the distressed look on your own vintage or older worn-out jeans for much less than you would pay for a distressed pair.

Mark the Cuts

By bending your knees slightly and marking them with a washable pencil or chalk line, you’ll want to get the right knee spots approximately determined.

Measure your Cut Lines

This can become as imaginative as you like, or as simple. I began around the initial cut line with a rough 3-4 inch diameter, but it developed slowly as I continued to go. The key point is to make sure that it usually starts from the top to bottom and from there you can get creative.

Cut your Strips

I started cutting strips of the same length (approximately 1/2-1 inch wide) and you need to do your best to cut the grain. If you look inside the pants you will see how the white threads are running and you want to cut not only straight across the pant’s horizontal line but also follow the grain so that the string pieces you are pulling out are not cut in half. (You’re going to know what I mean once you try one or two)! Make sure you inside the jeans put cardboard, a magazine or a bunch of paper to be used as a cutting board to cut your strips.

Pull Out the Horizontal Threads

Once you’ve cut the strips, you’ll want to start by taking one strip and pulling the nearest white thread from the top until there are about 5 ish threads from both the top and the bottom of the strip. The point of this step is to make pulling out the vertical jean threads easier for you, and I found the whiter horizontal threads you get out of the strip the easier it is to do so. One thing I noticed in a distressed section (as noted in the last step) is that if you just go with your eye and cut a straight line strip, you could end up cutting the white threads in half, which ends up without horizontal threads across the hole.

Pull the Vertical Threads Out

After pulling the horizontal threads, aim to start pulling the vertical threads from the center of the string. Once you get the first few down, taking them out will be a lot simpler. Work your way up the strip on one side and then head to the other side. Don’t worry if it looks to square off at the corners as you go from strip to strip, in the next step I found a great way to make it look a little more natural.

Clean Up the Edges

Once all the vertical threads are removed and the hole is well distressed, go around the edge of the hole and start pulling out the blue threads to loosen up each strip’s square corners. Do this as much or as little as you like until it appears as natural as possible. You can also cut off white threads in this stage if you prefer, which hang loose.

Go Wild with Distress

Once you’ve finished a section / distressed hole (and it’ll take time, I think it took me like 10 hours to complete the entire process of the DIY distressed jeans), make more slits and cut the top, middle and bottom of the pants as much or as little as you’d like.

Adam Levine’s Designer Denim Style.

Written by Verna Bradford on October 24, 2019. Posted in Celeb diaries, Editor's Special, Jeans, Style Spy.

An American rapper, songwriter and producer, Adam Noah Levine. He’s the pop-rock band Maroon 5’s lead singer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine started his musical career in 1994 when he co-founded Kara’s Flowers, the leading vocalist, and guitarist of which he was. As everyone knows that Denim is the leading outfit when it comes to casual apparel. Adam is also a Denim Dude and here are some of his denim outfits to give you unique denim outfit ideas.

Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo appeared like besotted newlyweds over the weekend as they headed out in Santa Monica for a meal together. Adam, the frontman of Maroon 5, was dressed in a double denim ensemble of troubled baggy jeans with knee holes and a slouchy denim shirt. With a pair of Vans, the Era in Rouge Red / true White Two-Tone Test, he completed his grungy outfit. In a tie-dye print minidress that she wore with a distressed denim jacket and Celine white pull-on sneakers, Behati looked effortlessly chic. She completed her dress, holding silver studs with an Alexander Wang Roxy Mini Bucket in Black Suede.

Adam Levine has taken out his one-year-old wife, Behati Prinsloo, for a date night. The frontman “Maroon 5” wore a “Highway To Hell” graphic t-shirt and a pair of ripped jeans, repping with a sports cap on his native LA Dodgers. There are plenty of holes in David’s pants, some rips along one of the feet, and pain all over the jacket. They look like they’ve been worn for years, they have a really cool vintage feel. We love this kind of vintage-y looks on our jeans, but it’s so hard to achieve the “real” McCoy that it takes forever.

Adam Levine was another denim party at Madison Square Garden, New York City’s Z100 Jingle Ball 2014. The frontman of the Maroon 5, clad in a pair of destroyed skinny jeans, was joined by his bandmate, James Valentine, for some pictures on the red carpet. James wore a denim jacket in tandem with a pair of black jeans. The jeans from Adam Levine seem to be flexible enough for him to hop and run on stage, but I don’t think they’ve been stretch jeans. These are a medium blue wash with knee rips and some fading throughout the feet. The model is a slim fit with a slightly lower waist.

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