July
23,
2008
Denimology: How to Shop for Jeans
We asked professional jean-iuses for a cheat sheet.
ZIP CODE: WHAT'S HOT?
Larissa Noble, director of denim design at 7 For All Mankind, shows us what's most popular across the board:
Boot Cut: 46%
Wide Leg: 35%
Straight Leg: 12%
Skinny: 7%
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
stack of folded blue jeans
THE DRESSING ROOM
Like bra-buying, jeans-shopping is highly personal and shouldn't be rushed.
"Allow at least 45 minutes to shop, and try on at least five to eight pairs." —ERLENS VITAL, BARNEYS NEW YORK
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
model with black sweater and mini jean skirt
THE TREND
Shred alert! From Chanel's cool collegiate look to faded jackets over club frocks, distressed denim is the ideal day-to-night.
"Accessories dress it up or down." -LEANN NEALZ, AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
medium blue jeans
FIT'S FIRST RULE
Whether the leg is skinny or flared, jeans should have a flatteringly tight fit from waist to knees.
$186, Earnest Sewn, barneys.com for stores.
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
yellow silk shirt with ruffle
The Hi-Rise Top, $44, Ann Taylor Loft; anntaylorloft.com.
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
high rise wide leg straight jeans
THE HI-RISE
The season's It fit is high-waisted. (It makes your abs look fab!)
"A tucked-in shirt is neat, elegant."—CHLOE LONSDALE, MIH JEANS
Jeans, $245, MiH Jeans at American Rag Cie; (323) 935-3154.
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
high heeled silver and slate shoe
THE STYLING
Follow the rules of fashion proportion when accessorizing denim.
"Long jeans with heels, miniskirt with flats." —CHRISTINA TANG, KOVA & T Heels, $4195, Manolo Blahnik; (212) 582-3007 by special order.
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
light blue skinny jeans
FIT'S FIRST RULE
Whether the leg is skinny or flared, jeans should have a flatteringly tight fit from waist to knees.
"Denim will always stretch." -SCOTT MORRISON, EARNEST SEWN
$220, Earnest Sewn; barneys.com for stores.
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
dark blue jeans
FIT'S FIRST RULE
Whether the leg is skinny or flared, jeans should have a flatteringly tight fit from waist to knees.
$198, Earnest Sewn; barneys.com for stores.
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
denim mini skirt
Skirt, $275, Kova & T at American Rag Cie; (323) 935-3154.
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
dark blue shiny flat shoe
THE STYLING
Follow the rules of fashion proportion when accessorizing denim.
"Long jeans with heels, miniskirt with flats." -CHRISTINA TANG, KOVA & T
Flats, $220, Butter; simplysoles.com.
Denimology
denim, jeans, jean skirts, trends, fashion, style
light blue skinny jeans
Jeans,
$209, Siwy Denim; iloveshop.com.
Advertisment
You might also like
photo credit
Keywords:
post a comment