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Once upon a time denim was a fabric reserved for a pair of casual pants we like to call The Blue Jean. Jeans are great—they're comfortable, casual, and versatile, but they can only get you so far. Why should your legs get all the fun?
Alas, that was a problem for yesterday. Today, clothes of all types are done up in denim, from jackets to dresses and even purses. From a denim trench coat to going out dresses, denim is no longer reserved for casual weekends or even just for your legs. In fact, with clothes of all styles made up in denim, you could conceivably build up a wardrobe of only denim.
Seriously though, when denim is this varied, is there really a need for anything else?
SHOP All-Denim Everything:
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| images from various magazine editorials |
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| Photo via Madewell |
With the seventies back in full style swing, it was only a matter of time before the flare jean made its triumphant return. After years of the skinny jean reigning supreme, denim designers and the fashion Powers That Be have decided they have grown tired of wriggling their way into skin-tight denim blend jeans and are ready for a looser, more relaxed fit. The "boyfriend" jean has already taken the world by storm, with it's straight leg and loose fit, but now it's time for the flare to step into the spotlight.
Flare jeans are at their best when they are high-waisted and perfectly fitted (flares should be fitted at the thigh and then fan out around the knee, or a little down past the knee for a subtler flare) and they do wonders to elongate legs. While lighter washes seem to be the go-to amongst denim designers—a light blue flare is most in-tune with the spirit of the 70s) I do love the darker-wash flares, like Pernille Teisbaek's midnight blue pair, for a modern spin.
How does one style a wide-leg jean? Keep it simple with classic solids—T-shirts, sweaters, turtlenecks, blazers—and pair with vintage accessories. Think: silk scarves, big buckle belts, and felt hats. In terms of shoes, heels make for the best choice when it comes to flares, as they make sure your jeans are being shown off to the max. A heeled Chelsea boot or modern mule would look great with a streamlined flared denim look. If you must wear flats, I would opt for a trendy flatform pair to give added height. With a flared hem, adding height really is important; you don't want those beautiful jeans dragging around on the ground!
Street Style Inspiration
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| Via Collage Vintage | Look De Pernille | Her New Tribe | Style Du Monde | Frankie Hearts Fashion |
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| image source: Tommy Ton |
Blue jeans are fantastic. A wardrobe staple, a classic, a must-have, etc. But do you ever slip on a pair of indigo jeans and feel a bit...bored? Sure, the classic pants are great, but there's got to be something more out there.
Lucky for you style stars who feel the monotony of the traditional blue jean, designers out there have similarly felt your plea and have combated the denim doldrums with new embellishments and bedazzelements.
With these jeans, you'll never feel dull again!
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| FROM LEFT: Rag & Bone; Mother; 7 for all Mankind; Current/Elliott; J Brand; Current/Elliott |
We have recently witnessed a denim revolution of sorts. What used to only be offered in a variety of blue washes now appears in every color of the rainbow. Feeling bright and bold? Try a hot pink pant. Going for a monochromatic lavender but wanting the feel of your favorite worn-in jeans? I think that is what I most enjoy about these sorbet-hued pants- they are as reliable as your usual pair of jeans and yet they give you the sleekness of a dressier pant. In a world where denim pants reign supreme, it is important to learn to adapt these pants for any and all occasions, and it does appear that the colorful jean is the latest and greatest invention of the denim industry.
(all pants available at net-a-porter.com)
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