While fashion trends come and go from year to year, jeans remain the single most popular type of pants among both men and women. Of course, there’s a good reason for this trend: denim is strong, durable, resistant to wear and tear, and stylish. With that said, you’ll want to avoid making the following fashion mistakes when wearing a pair of denim jeans.
Wrong Cut
We’ve talked about this before on the MakeYourJeans blog, but it’s worth mentioning again that jeans are available in more than a dozen different cuts, ranging from boot cut and relaxed fit to skinny leg and straight leg. When choosing a new pair of jeans, consider how and when you”ll be wearing them. If you plan on wearing them with boots, for instance, you should probably stick with boot cut — unless you intend to wear your boots over your jeans, in which case skinny or straight leg will work.
Too Baggy
There’s nothing wrong with wearing a pair or loose-fitting jeans. In fact, many men and women prefer this style due to the increased comfort. However, jeans that are overly baggy will have a negative impact on your appearance. A pair of properly fitted jeans should remain on your waist without requiring the assistance of a belt or suspenders. If your jeans have a tendency to fall down, you may want to get them tailored so they fit better.
Distressed in the Wrong Areas
Distressed jeans have become increasingly popular in the past decade. Manufactured using special “distressing” techniques, they feature a vintage, worn-in look that many men and women prefer. If you plan on wearing distressed jeans, however, you should make sure they are distressed in appropriate areas. Jeans with holes in the crotch and/or rear isn’t exactly flattering. But wearing jeans with light distressing in the knees and legs may enhance your appearance.
Only Wearing Blue
Navy, indigo and similar shades of blue have long been the de-facto choice among denim manufacturers, but this doesn’t mean that you should focus strictly on these colors. Take the Sigma Olive Stretch Jeans, for instance. This fun new alternative of denim is designed in an olive-green color, which opens the doors to a whole new world of fashion possibilities. You can wear them with black, red, white or virtually any other color or pattern. Feel free to experiment with non-traditional colors such as this with your jeans.
What fashion mistakes are you guilty of making?
