Sunday, February 23, 2014

BECOME A JEANIUS: THE NEED TO KNOW TRUFASHION FINDER JEAN GUIDE!

If anyone knows how to update your jeans it’s designer Euclide Avridor who created the brand EARUGBY. I had the opportunity to attend his fashion show which premiered some of the hottest denim trends.  His show inspired me to help all you fashionistas into becoming a Jeanius! When it comes to choosing the perfect fit and style we are inundated with so many options that it could leave an everyday fashionista, including myself overwhelmed. Today, I’m going to share with you tips how to wear this basic yet most challenging style item in an eye-catching fashion! 

KNOW THY BODY
It’s important when shopping for this classic item that you know your body type.  Determine what body type you have.  They fall into these categories: Pear, Apple, hourglass, petite, athletic, curvy, tall, and boyish (straight).  Then you can choose the best fit for your figure.

All ABOUT THE FIT
Basically finding the perfect pair of jeans comes down to the fit. It’s important to get your body familiar with all the fits. Spend a day and do some retail therapy. Go to a department store and explore what styles and fits work for your figure before committing to purchase. Now is the important stuff, so listen up fashionistas and get familiar with the fit, which consists of the leg style and rise. The rise is where it lays on your waist. The leg style options are skinny (my favorite), flare, wide leg, trouser, boot cut, straight, and boyfriend. The rise consists of high, regular, low, and super.  Knowing this denim terminology and putting it to use will bring you one step closer to becoming a jeanious!

KNOW YOUR LIFESTYLE
With so many endless possibilities of denim washes on the market today it’s important to choose a wash that complements your lifestyle. Whether you’re a busy professional or a young mother running errands all day, it’s important to know which styles and washes work with your everyday routine.  For instance, jeans that have a darker wash are more suitable at posh restaurants, workplace settings, or more formal events. On the other spectrum, lighter washes, patterned denim, and color denim are worn more during the day, and in more casual settings.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATERIAL
Today, the denim market has diversified with the introduction of manmade fibers. There are so many combinations available that mix jean and denim with materials such as spandex and polyester. Materials like spandex give jeans that extra stretch to allow the jean to adjust to your body frame, whereas jeans made from pure denim will be more rigid and will take time to break in. Choosing the right material will allow you to feel more comfortable and enable you to maximize wear.

POCKET POSITIONING
Ladies, when shopping for the right pair of jeans it’s so important to take into account where pockets are positioned.  If the positioning isn’t right it could ruin the fit of the jeans. When it comes to the pockets make sure the pockets are placed higher, because this gives a perkier behind.  Beware of pockets with bulky embellishments because they can add bulk to your behind. Overall, slim pockets are a great choice and you can’t go wrong.

SET A BUDGET
Do have a set a budget in mind when shopping. A quality pair of jeans doesn’t necessarily have to cost an arm and leg. Don’t go in with the notion that you need to shell out hundreds of dollars. You can still find a decent pair of jeans at a good price point.  Just be prepared to dedicate some time, and ladies most importantly let go of those preconceived notions of brands.  Go in with an open mind and don’t turn your nose up at a brand you wouldn’t normally try, because you never know how it will look on.


Remember it’s all about the “look and feel” principal I stress in my blog, and not the price tag!  All of us have a different strategy for picking the right jeans. I know first hand that finding the perfect pair of jeans is no easy task, so fellow fashionistas when you find them I suggest you buy multiple pairs in different washes.

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