the sunday brief | denim for daze
are you a blue jean mama like me? if so, you have jacob w. davis partnership with levi strauss to thank. the two businessmen patented this revolutionary item back in 1873. since then denim sales have always been robust. but it was the 1950’s teenager that gave this humble pant some traction. and blue jeans, nicknamed by the baby boomers in the 1960’s, have picked up steam ever since.
these days, there are so many designs to choose from. and the comfort level is bar none thanks to spandex. so what’s a girl to do when it comes to buying the ‘perfect’ pair? well, my advice is to take an afternoon and try on a gazillion pairs. when you find the ‘one’ you’ll know it. but i thought i’d share a few of my favorites that i reach for time-and-again. and if you’re like me you’ll want to throw in one or more denim jackets. or a dress. or a shirt. there are so many choices these days.
here’s a tip before you head into the dressing room. take a pair of jeans then wrap around your neck. if the waistband fits comfortably then it will fit in the dressing room.
happy sunday, ladies! it’s superbowl sunday, time to gather around the television with family, friends and a few snacks!
Beth!!
I loved your video and look forward to more!! Your my fashion soul sister!!!!
hi sarah! always love to hear from a fashion soul sister. rock on, girlfriend, rock on.
xoxo
Terrific, informative video! I’m with you—I love denim. Now that I am retired, I enjoy my denim even more because of its versatility. As you said, you can make it look casual or chic. I love my bootcut jeans. Denim should be a staple in every woman’s closet. Denim goes with everything. What are your thoughts on denim with denim—what some refer to as a “Texas tuxedo”?
ah yes, the texas or canadian tuxedo. well, i think if done right denim on denim works! let me know what you come up with.
xoxo
This video is wonderful and oh so timely for me. I am shopping for new jeans for the spring and to accommodate my rather shapeless and swollen knee (following 2 recent knee surgeries). You have quite the collection and gave some great ideas for incorporating more denim into our wardrobes.
well, take heart, your swollen knee will go down at some point. although, knee injuries (and subsequent surgery) are nothing to sniff at. so take your physical therapy seriously! but i’m happy to hear you have some denim ideas for spring.
xoxo
I feel as though I live in denim and I love it! I appreciated your comment regarding distressed jeans and the discomfort some women of a certain age may feel about the trend. I agree with you – do what you feel comfortable with. I rock a pair of distressed jeans and do so proudly.
you go girl! isn’t it great that style has no expiration date? i bet you look adorable in your distressed jeans.
xoxo
Well, these are lots of great denim looks. I admit I never had a job, until this one at Duke, where I could actually wear denim to work. (I work for the environmental grad school) For certain occasions, I will wear dressier things, but I absolutely love that I can wear denim–I usually wear a fun jacket or in other ways dress them up, but it’s so comfortable. I still pinch myself sometimes realizing how fortunate I am.
I am of the era where I had to wear heels and dresses and suits for years, and I just love that I can wear whatever I want to in this job.
i think you just might have the perfect job, sue! and the fact you can wear denim makes it even better. i know you have some jazzy ways to dress your blue jeans up on any give day!
xoxo
I love the YouTube video on jeans. Every time I go shopping for jeans I stand in the aisle and have no idea what to buy. It’s like bathing suit shopping for me. I want something stylish, doesn’t show my 10 extra lbs. and doesn’t look too young. On the weekend I purchased my first pair of boyfriend jeans and can’t wait to add some of these other variations to my closet! Keep up the videos please as it certainly helps with my transition I am going through in my closet.
see! finding the right pair of blue jeans is very similar to bathing suit shopping. but when you finally find that perfect pair (and there is a pair) you want to break out into a song and dance.
i’m thrilled you are on the hunt, and already scored some boyfriend jeans.
xoxo