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Ezine - November 2005
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Jeans Appeal
By Fiona Gordon
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Denim is everywhere this season, from the hat on your head
to the shoes on your feet, and yet finding the perfect pair
of jeans still overwhelms us.
Choosing classic or trendy
If you live in your jeans, classic styles like relaxed fit
transfer well from year to year. If you prefer a hipper
look, the must-haves for women are anything super-low.
What's great about them is that because they sit on your
hips, they work for many different body types. If you’re a
little on the shy side, try a pair of boy-cut jeans, which
won’t reveal as much of your mid-section.
Feeling the stretch
Another trend this season is the body-hugging jean,
emphasizing a sleek and sexy look. With the renewed
popularity of stretch denim this fall, there’s something for
everyone. The beauty of stretch is that you can wear
your jeans a lot tighter without sacrificing comfort. It
makes low rise jeans, for example, much easier to wear as
they hug your body and don’t feel as rigid – they move
with you.
Working with your body
Just because a pair of jeans looks great on your same-size
friend doesn’t mean they are right for you. Like with any
piece of clothing, you really need to try jeans on to see
how they work. If you have curvy hips and are proud of
them, Clarkson suggests a super-low boot-cut jean, which
sits well on the hips and shows off your figure. Women who
want a little room in the thighs and calves should look at
styles that don't hug the body, such as relaxed fit or
boy-cut jeans.
And for extra room in the seat, try jeans with a low waist,
low pockets and a bit of a flare around the ankle.
Singing the blues
With a large variety of washes, choosing the ideal shade for
your blue jeans can be tricky. But thanks to this season’s
to-dye-for look, your task may be easier. "The must-have
colour is simply dark with a lot of texturing," notes
Clarkson. Look for inky indigos, which can be dressed down
for casual wear and dressed up for a night out. To keep your
dark denim looking its best, try washing your jeans inside
out in cold water and not using the full dry cycle.
Of course you want your jeans to look good, but remember
that they should feel good as well.
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| Fiona Gordon is a Business Manager and
National Educator for Vincent Davianny in Australia and New
Zealand. Fiona has many years experience in the beauty
industry, as an owner of salons, and with international
training and experience. She brings to our industry a wealth
of resources on health and wellbeing, and also on salon
management. Fiona can be contacted at
www.vincentdavianny.com.au |
