…do
you have a pair of jeans on right now? How about yesterday..or the
day before? I have been having a love affair with blue jeans since before
I can even remember…there one item of clothing is more American…not to mention
loved by Americans than blue jeans. Who would have thought that two visionary
immigrants in 1873 would turn denim into the phenomenon that it is today….what
do you think is the average number of jeans owned by any one
person???........7+ pairs…….I do own a few more than that….
What
makes jeans such a staple in so many peoples wardrobe? For me….they are
my “go to” look…I wear my jeans with everything from heels to blazers to
pearls…..jeans are a neutral, dress them up, dress them down…dark wash, acid
wash, colored jeans, ripped jeans…...just gotta love them ALL!
Its
hard to imagine a world without blue jeans…over time jeans have risen from the
bottom of the fashion food chain to the tip top…….. but in actuality when
my mom was young blue jeans were just taking on their popularity High school
kids in the 50’s wore blue jeans as a radical way of defining themselves, a way
of looking dangerous & rebellious which can greatly be attributed to
the influence of the movies & music. Less than a decade later jeans
became the uniform for young adult baby boomers – the hippy movement waging a
generational war.
Jeans
transformed high fashion in the 80’s with all the designer jeans like Jordache,
Sergio Valente…and of course Calvin Klein……who can forget that controversial TV
commercial with Brook Shields? “Nothing comes between me and my
Calvin’s” …that’s because they were skin tight & she had camel
toe…lol …the 90’s saw a little change…of course jeans were still in
style…..a new generation started expanding their look from jeans to khakis,
carpenter pants…..oh and combat pants…..oh yes I bought off on all those looks
at one time or another..lol
Now…jeans/denim
is everywhere……designers catwalks, accessories, home décor, etc….everything
from embellishments to washes to ripped up ……low rise, high waited, slim cut,
loose fit……the market offers us unlimited possibilities…who was have thunk
it….what .two immigrants started has turned into today’s biggest fashion
statement……..jeans have to be the best single item of appeal ever designed….
..so
what’s in your closet? I find it to be interesting to hear how we each
have our own ideas or philosophy about our trusted friends…yes …jeans.
For instance…….I like mine with a center crease and hung not folded…….in
my mind the center crease somehow gives the illusion that I am slimmer than I
actually am…lol…at least in my head I guess… if I have dark jeans I like to
wash them inside out so they don’t fade……I wear jeans to almost any event at
any location….dress them up..dress them down….I love my jeans!
I
have to admit…I am fascinated by the ripped up jeans trend…..when I was younger
of course I wore ripped jean..mostly because they were easy to wear & I
have to admit I was lazy & cheap. Today….at almost 50..yes I do
have a few pairs that I bought that yes indeed are ripped…..am I told old to wear
them..maybe….but its not like my old saggy butt is hanging out….lol I
kinda like the look…
..it
doesn’t matter if you like the flare legs, slim leg or boot cut…..there are so
many different cuts & styles to choose from…..its a buffet of denim….so I
think we should try them all on.
Love
my jeans!
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